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The drain plugs were removed from the heater and filter, but the plug for the pot was in.

I just went to get my pump up after filing my pool. When I didn't get prime, I noticed the pot strainer was leaking. I have my pool company winterize my pool every fall. This spring, when they opened it, they found that the pool had drained quite a bit, and figured it had leak. The repairs...

It's similar, but not the same. Thanks for replying. Just knowing a general name for it is helpful.

My pool has a built-in debris collection system that sucks debris from the deep end and collects it in a mesh bag. The bag is in a unit that looks similar to a skimmer - I.E it has plastic round cover that is built into the pool deck. Under that is a round glass cover (about 8.5 inches in...

My pool has a built-in debris collection system that sucks debris from the deep end and collects it in a mesh bag. The bag is in a unit that looks similar to a skimmer - I.E it has plastic round cover that is built into the pool deck. Under that is a round glass cover (about 8.5 inches in...

Thanks for the replies. I talked to the head pool guy today. Ultimately decided to permanatly seal off the bad Caretaker zone and plug the main drain. The hydraulic pressure from the ice pushed up and cracked the sleeve that the Cartaker's head sits in - fixing it would likely require digging...

Long time listener, first time caller. My pool is a 20x40 concrete/gunite with a deep end and diving board. The return system consists of in-floor cleaning heads (I believe they are Caretaker). The pool was built with the house in 1999 I live in Michigan. The issue is that my main drain is...