Recent content by jerald

I think you nailed it. I investigated more last evening and there was corrosion around the return that I couldn't see before (under the plastic connector). There was evidence of a slow leak that I could see but it didn't register as an issue. I never saw water or drops running down, but you...

We didn't hear anything, but from the evidence around it, it would have been a flood to see. Stones washed out under the heater and filter, and a trail of sand and stuff it carried with it. Since it happened, I sort of wish I could have at least enjoyed watching it go. =) About 16,000...

So I went to add a little chlorine to my pool this morning before work and found this: The water was gone. The liner was split vertically. The outer "shell" was buckled and tore up. At least 4 of the posts for the deck buckled. What in the world happened? I'll investigate more...