Recent content by Machinyo

Thank you. I was thinking of this approach as well. Kept the compressor around 8 PSI?

Yes, it has a raised square. I tried my hand then a basin wrench.

Thanks! So just to confirm... if it is not plugged below there's no/minimal risk of a pipe bursting? I'll drain the pool to below the returns, which is about 22" below ground.

Thanks for the welcome and for the advice. I haven't tried this. Given the pool temp is now quite cold are there other options? I assume this is a bad idea: drop the water level below the skimmer, plug the hole in the skimmer, then run the pump for a minute or two to see if it draws water from...

Hello and thanks in advance for your help. I'm located in Toronto, Canada. I moved into a house last year with a pool. This year I plan to close it myself and I'm confident on everything except for blowing out the main drain. In my equipment room there is 1 intake, I presume this means the...