Recent content by FormerPoolGuy

Two ways to remedy this problem when pump system is below pool: 1. Ball valve (open and close each time) 2. Inline Check Valve (automatic) (as long as you orientate properly) :oops: This only happened once....I swear! :hammer:

The lights are water cooled, since the water in the niche doesn't get "circulated' sediment tends to accumulate in it over time. Nothing to really worry about. The easiest way to clean it out is to just vacuum it out next time you vacuum your pool. This will keep it from clouding your water...

Re: Please help -- skimmer leak apparently caused by repair It sounds to me like he may have been plugging the pipes to do a pressure test. It is possible that during this test the pipe ruptured or separated from the fitting. (Especially if it is older pipe). Unfortunately this happens...