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Back to report 100% success in plumbing in a "waste line". Only took me about 30 minutes, and vacuuming about 95% of there mud took about an hour. Couldn't have done it without this group. Thanks! Now on to the filters...the guy at Leslies said I should just replace the filters (shocking that...

Dang, that works.....Off to Leslie to get a valve and then Lowes. Will report back on progress. Thanks again for the help!

Do those just pop right over a 1.5" PVC pipe or is there a fitting?

Looking Good Chrissykr!

I think my first concern is: Will creating a waste line the size of a standard size garden hose still allow the pump/vacuum to function correctly? Or will it be too narrow?

Thanks all for the insight, I think I am going to take a stab at plumbing in a true "waste line". From there it should be pretty easy to vacuum out. I need to get the filters working right though. There is a ton of mud that needs to be cleared out, then hopefully they will be functioning again...

Thanks, I guess now the decision on whether to tackle this on my own or call in a professional. The concept of plumbing this seems simple, but I know the execution might be a different story.

Hi All, We bought a house last summer with an older pool, and this group has really been helpful in helping me learn the ins and outs of owning a pool. Thanks. OK....So the pool is about 12,000 Gal and recently filled with muddy water that blasted under our retaining wall (insane amount of...