Recent content by pmd013

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    Solar covers for an irregular shaped pool

    I use my robot under the solar cover with no problems.
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    Pool Math........The App

    Re: Pool Math........The App Check to make sure you don't have an extra or missing zero in either the online calculator or the app for the pool volume. jblizzle That is exactly what I did. I missed a zero in the pool app. Thank you!
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    Pool Math........The App

    Hi! I purchased the android version thru google play last week and I love it. I am having one problem thou. CYA does not seem to be coming out correctly. Looks like a decimal issue. On the app I want to raise my CYA from 45 to 75. The app says to add 8.1 oz (1 cup 1oz) and the online calculator...
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    Questions about new Pool Build

    The floor returns appear pretty flush so I don't think stepping on them is an issue. I don't mind having floor returns I can see the benefit of the deeper circulation, as long as no one knows of any real problems with them there as far as leaks or winterizing issues, etc.? I do agree that there...
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    Questions about new Pool Build

    I don't understand the sizing for the cartridge, should I ask him to up my filter to the Sta-Rite 300? Would that be large enough? I will ask him about the 2 inch on the suction side. I was wondering about that myself. The pool will not have a deep end it will go from 3 1/2 feet to 5 1/2 feet...
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    Question about closing above ground pool

    So I just wanted to give an update to anyone that might come across this when looking for info about Aqua doors. I was able to get my Aqua door on last winter ( winter of 2013) Well we had an unbelievably hard cold winter this year. Well the water in my pool froze and heaved up under the top...
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    Questions about new Pool Build

    Hoping someone can answer my concerns. We are getting ready to pull the trigger on an IG pool. In my signature is the specs for what we are considering. Does the equipment my PB selected seem sized appropriately for this pool? Plumbing will be 1.5" flex pipe and will be placed about 15 feet...
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    Question about closing above ground pool

    Last year I didnt drain my pool at all. I used the aqua door and a rubber plug to cover the inlet and outlets. (again above ground pool) This year I couldn't get the aqua door to snap back on no matter how hard I tried. So I lowered the water just below the skimmer but NOT below the inlet. I put...