Recent content by gonzo64

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    pool bonding

    yep sounds good ..now just waiting for warmer weather...........
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    pool bonding

    thanks man good info......also is there a formula for figuring out how much wire i need...i have a 12 foot round pool
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    pool bonding

    just a quick question...i know this was answered ..but want to know what you did....when you did the loop around the pool...did you close the loop so its one big circle with everything attached to the copper wire....so heres what im thinking...i start out at skimmer with the plate...bring wire...
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    pool bonding

    yes this makes sense...thanks.........gary
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    pool bonding

    thanks for the reply ...ill definitely get back to you in the spring when i try and do this ....just in case i have questions...did you ever take any pics of this?? ..thanks
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    pool bonding

    thanks for the reply...my pool is mostly metal so i can tie in at 4 different points...so you never closed the loop.. you just ended at the pump..??? as like ajw22 suggested to me....also should i ground the pump...?..like pound in a grounding rod....thanks........
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    pool bonding

    thank you
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    pool bonding

    soooooo the question is if i start with the wire at the pump go around the pool connect to 4 different spots and then go to the skimmer ..do i stop there or do i come back down to the pump...thanks for any info
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    pool bonding

    im just trying to understand the way to do this....there are so many videos each doing things differently ..its a 12 foot round pool...the top is resin but the sides are steel.....so my understanding is to ground and bond the whole pool including the water as well.....so.....where to start...
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    best way to lower alk and ph

    i will wait till kit comes before making any major adj .....thanks for all the reply's...also ive been shocking once a week...right now in using the floating thingy with the chlorine pucks inside...ive been reading here that nobody likes the pucks for chlorine ..what else could i use...it seems...
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    best way to lower alk and ph

    just put up a new above ground pool..a few weeks ago and the levels was good ..checked today and now pretty high..using test strips..getting test kit soon..what would cause this to rise..and should i check again tomorrow.....any info would be great
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    how long to run filter/pump

    maybe ill cut a couple hours off and see if notice any difference
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    how long to run filter/pump

    like the title says...how long does everyone run there filter/pump....i have mine on timer and it runs for 10 hours....is this too long or not long enough..just wondering if this is enough...my friend only runs his a couple of hours ..during the week and longer on weekends....otherwise he just...
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    Best way to install skimmer butterfly gasket

    i know that's the question...i keep getting all kinds of recommendations...its almost like 50 /50...some say do it like you said and then there others that say put liner under gasket....hmmm...what to do... what to do...lol....then really what the point of having a butterfly gasket...i was given...
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    Best way to install skimmer butterfly gasket

    no i have a sharkline pool..it has a hard steel walls...and is above ground pool (agp)..........