Recent content by rtoothman

Thanks for the response! I blow air through the skimmer to blow out the return lines, pool cleaner, and main drain. There is no concept of unplugging/plugging a skimmer as you described except at the very end I put a plug in I guess to prevent rain from sneaking in. I pour antifreeze down the...

Only concern, IMO, is that it makes the water level that much higher and you don't want it to reach the tile. I keep mine below the returns because I am paranoid the plugs will fall out of the returns and water will get in there and freeze. I have a tricky, angled return that is difficult to...

Anyone have any input? I would really appreciate it.

Background: 17,000 gallons, chlorine, Virginia, 2 return lines (via cartridge filter), 1 pool cleaner return line, 1 skimmer, 1 main drain. I am planning or replacing filter, pump, plumbing in pool shed, and adding a heat pump for next season. Reasons: filter cartridges are old & want to go...