Recent content by JeffC

I am actually thinking of doing exactly that. Should I use a plumber or pool service guy?

yes Issac there was a root in a tree that was allowed to grow next to the slab. The tree has been removed.

Hmmmm this is interesting. I have been thinking about this as cutting out the 45 and needing to extend the pipe back to the original length so I can use another 45 short piece of pipe and coupling. It might actually work if I use two 45 (one backwards) on each pipe and a 90 to tie everything...

I am/was trying to avoid breaking the cement back any farther. The pipes are all laid in cement and getting under it is royal pain the back side. I was hoping there was a product in existence that I was unaware of that would extend the short of piece of pipe sticking out of the cement.

I am a complete newb but I had the exact sample problem. Take what I have to say with a grain of salt. I had a cracked pipe in the suction side near the pad. There was a small void that would fill with water. The suction of the pump would pull water from the void until it was empty then start...

SacPoolPros You got someone local you can recommend or sell me one your self, considering you are in Sac. I went to 2 local pool supply stores and 1 landscape irrigation they both looked at me like I had 2 heads.. I am in Elk Grove.

Re: Fixing a broken 2"45 degree fitting Other questions of importance, any idea what that copper wire is? Some sort of ground? Do those pipes need to be in concrete? I was thinking of just back-filing with sand. P.S. you can see the remains of a Cop-of-Noodles in one of the pictures. -...

I have a cracked 2" 45 degree fitting that needs to be replaced. The problem is the pipe is in cement. I broke away enough cement to expose the fitting and cut it out. The problem I have is if I put a new 45 on the pipe will be shorter and not line up properly. I figured I would ask the pros...

I think I identified the problem. There appears to be an underground leak on the suction side. I think tree roots partially broke or separated the suction line. A void is now present in the clay soil that slowly fills up with water when the pump is off. When I turn the pump on, it does its...

I will try and post a video. I am starting to think you guys think I am crazy :D I promise there is no vortex in the skimmer. The pump does not lose 100% prime maybe 50% then rapidly gets worse. When I start the pump their is air in the system. Then about 95-100% of the air goes away, then...

I will try and post a video when the sun comes out. Here are some pictures, plz excuse the shaving cream. http://imgur.com/a/oPxmP I replaced the shaft seal last week and there is no leaks on the pressure side, other then a small one on the booster pump(only when booster is on).

I tried removing the float in the skimmer, which to my understanding basically shuts off the main. The problem did not go away. When the pump about 50% loses prime is starts to surge a bit. I know I am probably grasping at straws

No vortexing in the skimmer and I do not see any flexible pipe. I learned the main is tied into the skimmer. The skimmer has two ports and the one closest to the pool is where the main is tied into the filter. There is a flying saucer looking thing that goes into the skimmer that is0 suppose...

Thanks again I do not have a weir door on my skimmer (i just googled weir door on skimmer to find out what one is) and I only have 1 skimmer. When I get home for work, I will try to manually snake the main drain to see if I can dislodge anything. Should I snake it under vacuum?

I think the problem is a clogged main line. Please correct me if I am wrong I stuck a plumbers bladder down the pump to see if what would happen. I could see and feel a good amount of water flow out of the skimmer. I jumped in the pool to see if I could feel anything coming out of the main and...