Recent content by Dunn08

Pool build is done and we’re starting to enjoy it. The builder left a fairly decent gap above the skimmer and surrounding vertical tile pieces on both my skimmers. I’m thinking of stuffing some foam back rod in the larger middle gap and sealing with a waterproof caulk instead of dropping the...

I’ll play. This one. When the pump turns off it will have the most standing water sitting on the flap, helping it seal. Also, gravity.

Researching that exact topic is what sent me down this rabbit hole in the first place. Trying to educate myself in case it happens to me. At least this can be added to the troubleshooting tree.

That is interesting. Although both instructions share the same verbiage “Can installed vertical with water flowing upwards.” All 6 examples of “wrong” make complete sense though. They’re probably tired of getting phone calls from people thinking there valve isn’t working when they actually...

I think you just explained it perfect. It's hilarious what you just said because you're absolutly right. I just told me wife a few minutes ago that when I bring it up to the plumber that's exactly what I'll hear. "Don't worry, been doing it like that for years, it's fine." Heard it from from...

Correct. But all springs weaken over time, especially when they’re susceptible to corrosion. I just had to ask to make sure there wasn’t something I was missing. In my profession, I would likely kill some one if I just ignored technical data and installed something however I wanted. It will...

Great info James, thank you for that and the parts breakdown and idea above. I have another check valve question for you guys if you don't mind. Clear this up for me because i'm struggling with the logic. I have a raised spa so my plumber installed a check valve on the spa return, vertically...

Yep, that part makes perfect sense. Thank you. The off chance of a leak and to completely bypass it for initial start up per PebbleTec start up procedures. "Do not use heaters for the first fourteen (14) days and adjust plumbing to allow water to bypass the heater" In the end I guess having...

Maybe it's me that missing something, but what is stopping the water from filling the heater via the outlet while in bypass mode the way it's currently plumbed? I’ve also read it’s a good idea to bypass the heater during the start up of a new pool/plaster. Pentair also wants you to install one...

That’s very interesting. I’ll have them move it, thank you for all of that. My goal was to achieve both of those. In Vegas we don’t need the heater much for the pool. Maybe to extend the season a couple months on both ends. Mostly for the spa. I plan to run my pump at low speeds for longer...