Recent content by robmaxfli

thanks for your reply I've never vacuumed the pool with the slide valve in the Backwash position. I didn't know it was possible to do. I will give that a try.

ok done - ty!

Hello, I have a circa 1980 pool whereby I don't have any vacuum to waste option or valve. However, someone installed a spigot right where the pipe leaves my DE filter. It is "T''d into the return line. I've wondered what that was for. I'd like to vacuum my pool and not have it clog my filter so...

thanks for all the replies

thanks but how can you use a Kwik Repair Fitting if the pipes are not directly facing each other?

Hello The great news is that I found my underground leak on my own. The not so great new is that I don't know how to install the replacement 45 degree coupling between the ends of these 2 pipes. The 2 pipes are not flexible so I don't see how I can fully insert and seat both ends into the 45...

Hello, To test for a suction side leak , I did a dye test in the skimmer hole with the basket lid off. I drilled a small hole in the plug and placed it into the skimmer hole. Dye did get sucked in. Then I built a pressure tester using PVC, psi gauge and spigot. I plugged the end of the suction...

Is it better to fill the pool back up for the leak detection co.?

thank you Chris - very helpful!

Hello, looking for a recommendation - thank you

I need someone that really knows what they are doing (don't we all) thank you!

Hello, I decided to neglect my pool because it leaks down so fast. The level of the water has stabilized at the level of the returns. The water is below 2 eyelets and still covering the 3rd. Is this a pretty good sign that its one or more of the return pipes? I have checked skimmer, concrete...