Recent content by kri5tian

Hello Wise Ones, Two quick questions: 1) The force of the flow of water coming to my spa return line is intermittent and weak. Also, there are bubbles coming out of one of the returns to the pool. I have read that this indicates there is air in the system, but I have no idea why bubbles...

Oh wise ones, I've had a leak detector guy come out 3 times, and the leaking doesn't stop. On his last visit, he said he removed the fitting that covers the vacuum intake and that he could come back and drain the pool to below that intake, then replace the fitting. Needless to say, I'm not...

My phone didn't notify me folks had replied. Thanks so much for your instructions! You are absolutly correct. Two 2" couplers and two 1.5" couplers came with the pump (imagine that - a manufacturer providing essential installation equipment with their product!!!), and a 2" coupler fits over...

Hello Wise Ones, I'm back yet again at the well, begging for advice. I'm trying to install a Harris H1572748 pump. It came with 2" and 1.5" couplers. I need to Google how to use these couplers. My existing pipes are 1.5". The pic below shows the where I cut out the old inlet. The valve...

Thanks for replying, kimkats! I never watched the guy repair the leaks. My I was working and my wife was off at those times. I didn't look to see what he put in place of the fitting - I've been swamped with work. I'll check it out tomorrow evening. I haven't had a working pump in almost two...

Oh wise ones, I have called a guy to find/fix leaks in my pool three times. Each time he charges me, and each time my pool still leaks. He claims he finds leaks and patches them with epoxy. For all I know, he has been patching leaks and creating new ones. Anyway, during his last visit he...

Thanks to all for your replies. Sorry it took a while for me to acknowledge. Work, kid, etc. I don't have a creepy crawler but it looks like I might as well bite the bullet and invest in one. I dumped 7 gallons of 10% bleach in my pool on Saturday and it's still green. Maybe my CYA is high...

Hi Guys, Thanks in advance for any advice. I live near Tampa, Florida, so it doesn't get too cold down here. How do you guys in the south close your pools? [My pool is green right now from neglect, because it hasn't been warm enough to swim these past few weeks. Anyway, I know how to get...

Thanks for the advice, chief. After a few puffs on my cigar, and a few sips of beer, I have decided to take the following actions. I will NOT use the hydrostatic valve. I will return it. Instead, I just used all of my remaining teflon tape to wrap the regular plug about 16 times. I will screw it...

Thanks, Richard! I'm relieved that you understood! I think the only way I'll be able to tell is if there is a way for me to keep the valve closed while I install it. Otherwise, water will just be everywhere and I won't be able to see. Also, closing the valve would allow me to pump all the ground...

But guys, if I use the valve, how do I know that the valve's threads will prevent water flow? Right now, my problem is that my normal drain plug leaks water. Since this valve does not have an o-ring where the threads end, how will I know it seals? The valve is designed so that water can flow...

Ok. I ended up ordering this part: It is designed for 1.5" or 2" drains. My drain is 2". What annoys me is that there is no o-ring under the 2" lip...so how is it supposed to seal my drain? I guess I'll try lots of teflon tape again. But here's the BIG kicker: I DON'T WANT GROUND WATER IN...

Hello all, I recently pressure washed and acid washed my pool. The pressure washer knocked off quite a bit of old plaster. There is now a leak around the 'creepy crawler' thingamajig (I don't ever use this port, so I'm not sure if it works). Here is a pic of the leak at night. Why at...