Recent content by Grhawn

Thanks for the link, i actually built one of hese for digging post holes, i made a "T" with a t fitting , end cap and 3 pieces of black pipe. The top of the T is my handle , smashed the end of the black pipe with a hammer and thread a hose onto open end of t handle. Funny i didnt even think to...

MAS985 - thank you for the suggestion, i was thinking this is my best bet - dig out further and try to shift the pipe over to slip into the coupler. i was worried about the amount of deviation the pipe can withstand before i introduce stress fracture JoelFitz - thank you as well. this will be...

Any ideas or special fittings i might be un aware of that could help me from digging more here? looking for an easy way out but i think i know the answer, pics: http://imgur.com/a/0XHUD i replaced an old jandy valve with a new one which was to my surprise about a half inch or inch wider than...

Thanks team, i ended up ordering : Pentair 340044 SuperFlo, 2 speed, 2 hp for $484 off of amazon, significantly cheaper than any pool store in town. All in im hovering around $1800 for the entire system doing it myself instead of contractors $3,500 quote

I just purchased a Pentair 160301 clean and clear for my in ground pool to replace an existing sand filter and am also replacing the pump which was a "AO Smith SQ1202 2hp single speed". I believe this pump is 230v, and im looking for something to replace it that will be reliable, im reading too...

Kadavis thank you kindly for your response, ive been apprehensive about my decision to tackle this myself but your help boosts my confidence. Thanks for taking time out of your day to read, review and respond

Hello Team, I recently moved into a house with my first pool, it was a foreclosure and in real poor shape. i managed to get it all working and clean and pristine thanks mostly to this website, bleach, borax and baking soda. I rebuilt the pump motor once with my uncle, but 6 months later and...

Jblizzle, Any idea where to find the TF-100 locally, barring that, best place online? Was about to take the plung on k2006 via amazon. Here is a pic of the pool Mid - fill - still working on the calcium deposits. afraid the algae may have perm. stained certain areas. was a swamp before i...

After reading through the pool school - i had my girlfriend return over 200 dollars worth in chemicals that ive read are more or less worthless (same store). i am going to test it myself and use the BBB method. Thanks for putting my mind at ease!

Hello Everyone, I recently purchased a home that had been forclosed on and have little to no information on the pool build date or size. I know its a pebble tec type plaster lined, and due to its odd geometry i had a hard time calculating the gallons. i believe it to be between 18500 and 20000...