Recent content by rk05

I have a test kit and checked the pool about 3 weeks before closing but that was the last time and I don't remember all of the numbers but they were good. So I guess I could do the same thing or wait and see what it looks like when I open it. My main thing with putting them in now is that the...

Sorry I keep forgetting to fill in my signature. We have a 16'x32' vinyl liner pool. Chemistry of pool at closing is unknown. Pool builder NEVER did a chemistry test when they closed OR opened the pool. They ALWAYS added the same chemicals. I didn't look at my past receipts last night but...

So I guess going back to my original question, should I still add in the chemicals or just deal with it in the spring???

The pool has two main drains, skimmer and 4 returns. I watched the full video from both cameras to see what they were doing when so that I know how for next year. They started with blowing out the skimmer first and that seemed to blow everything out. Then went the main drains and they blew out...

I am going to wait on our bill to see what it says. We have cameras on the pool and equipment, 1) for safety/security 2) because I wanted to start doing the pool opening/closing myself and figured this would be the best way to document it. I did not see them put in anything except for...

So the pool builder just closed our pool the other day and I noticed that they did NOT put any chemicals in like they usually do. Should I just open a few spots around the pool cover (sorry inground) to pour them in? They have put them in the past and the pool has always opened crystal clear so...

I need to measure it but I would be adding the new line where all my other gas items (furnance, H2O heater, dryer) meet because that is the easiest spot to tie in. The distance would be about 40' or less but the specs say 1" good for 20' or 1-1/4" for 100'. I would just like to run the small...

What size pipe are you using on your 400 or even 300 series gas heater and what length? I've seen Pantair's size chart and had originally thought about going with the 400 but may drop don to the 300 due to the length from the connection point. Thanks

I like the patio pavers as well but unless we keep them going up around the wall to our deck they will have to end. That would not look good to me with them just ending into the grass and the added cost/time to put them all the way up to the deck is not something I want to takee on right now...

So we have having some trouble with coming up with a walkway that would transition from the grass when we are walking towards the pool from our deck. The current fence plan is to follow the pool side wall with the gate right when you come up the steps. We have had some issues come up which has...