Recent content by eightyfive

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    I know,I know.. - vinyl pool liner replacement

    hadn't thought of that.......thats a good consideration
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    I know,I know.. - vinyl pool liner replacement

    Thanks - thoughtful response. I'll look for some light options and call the installer....maybe they have a template saved.......and I agree - it feels early to replace....
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    I know,I know.. - vinyl pool liner replacement

    7 year old inground pool. Liner is faded and worn. (seems premature but who knows). Need a replacement and getting so many conflicting stories. * worth getting a thinker liner than 28 M? * some contractors asking if I have a template? (I have no idea what that is) * pricing about 6-8k? Seems...
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    Help! New pool owner idiot here.

    Ok...turns out the water level was a bit low and needed a major back washing. Filter is up and running well now. I was back washing for a minute and it needed a solid three minutes to clear out..lesson learned ...tHanks for the help..now I need to tackle the pool LED light deal next. Lol
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    Help! New pool owner idiot here.

    Pressure at skimmer about 15. Main drain very low
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    Help! New pool owner idiot here.

    OK. I can try the backwash part. Does that black valve with the white arrows appear to be where it should be? Pressure usually runs around 18 percent. Currently at around 10...
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    Help! New pool owner idiot here.

    I do have a manual vaccuum. I do not, however have permission to walk on the concrete. :) I felt like maybe the valve thingy was in the wrong setting Worked great yesterday. Today not so much. - - - Updated - - - And there is water in the pump and it is turning on but nothing seems to be...
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    Help! New pool owner idiot here.

    Hi Kim. I reattached images. It's a Sunday. Pool builder unavailable. On my own ..lol
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    Help! New pool owner idiot here.

    New pool. I did STFA but I'm confused....just had inground pool put in...concrete pad installed and can't seem to get filter going to get dust out. I have a suspicion concrete guys may have tried. Apologize in advance for noobie question....but...does this look like it's all in the right position?