Recent content by Firemike

Not the greatest resolution, but that's what's there. Taken in the late spring of 2010, the year after I put up the pool. Part of the patio was in at the time, but hadn't started the landscaping yet. Patio is done but still have some landscaping to do, but getting there...

I am a self-employeed contractor, I do small commercial build-outs and service work for commercial businesses such as bars, restaurants, office complexes, retail stores, etc. I was also a firefighter for 20+ years.

That was great! :goodjob: Glad you made it back alright, and thank you for your service to our country! :goodjob: :cheers: :goodjob:

Metro Detroit here.... Thought about opening it today (May 3rd) but they are predicting scattered storms for the next few days, and all the whirlybirds from the maple trees are still flying around. As much as I hate to I should wait for a few days... Just ordered refill chemicals from...

Most Intermatics you can buy just the timer motor. Also, most of the timers have a viewing hole in the baseplate where you can see the timer gears turning, if theya re not turning you need a new motor. Might try Graingers or any local electrical supply house. Shut the power off and take the old...

The pool store sold us three of these when we bought our 15x30 AG pool. I was looking at the regular flat 4'x20' mats and the sales guy talked me into these. I was skeptical, and did some research on them. I found only one post that said they worked, but many that said they didn't work or work...

You are learning the hard way why you never fill in under a pool, always remove soil to make it level. Especially with dirt/topsoil, it is extremely difficult to compact properly. The weight of the water is a killer. Water is about 62 pounds per cubic foot. The average 4 foot deep pool gives...

Hi everyone, Just bought a 15'x30' above ground pool, started it last weekend, got the hole dug and started assembling it during the week, figuring I would have it assembled and ready for the liner by the end of the weekend. Now thanks to the storm we had last night I have a nice pond with...