Recent content by granto7

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    Leaking pressure gauge

    Thanks, that's what we did. Stopped it to a very slow trickle, we're hoping it was seal off. Just wasn't sure how much water was gonna come shooting out of there under pressure.
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    Leaking pressure gauge

    I did all my maintenance in preparation to opening my above ground pool including changing the non-functioning pressure gauge, secured everything and finished filling my water and started up my pump. Of course I now have a leak around the new pressure gauge. Is there any possible way to address...
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    Gallons per inch

    I just need to know how many gallons per inch of water in a 18ft above ground pool so I can estimate for my water bill adjustment with the utility company people.
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    Above ground sand cleaning

    I've been an above ground pool owner since 2006. I've changed the filter sand many times, but I'm just now hearing about deep cleaning your sand. I read about it and watched the videos. Are other people doing this and if so, how effective it is? Adjacent property to ours has older, tall pine...
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    Water level issues/leak

    My pool will be 13 years old this year. I had liner tears a couple years ago that I successfully repaired. Last year I spent a good part of the year dealing with water levels. I've read every answer that people have ever had in the how to's and what to do to find leaks, it never worked. I could...
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    What to use to hold steps down inside pool?

    what "manufacturer weights?
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    What to use to hold steps down inside pool?

    I just purchased these exact steps and still trying to get them not to float. I read many of these comments before purchasing and did not use any sand. So far we have filled 4 of the 2ft long 3 inch pvc pipes with a 50 lb bag of quick set concrete, didn't feel as heavy as I would have thought...