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it might help to install a flow sensor too, to help troubleshoot

thanks Texas for the idea on shaving cream - I'll have to try that next time - never heard of that one. I tried plastic wrap before but like the article Texas linked to (...and thank you for that too) said, slow and painstaking. I took a few 1' sections of cling wrap and stuck it near/on the...

It may help to look at solutions in terms of what you're trying to achieve and your budget. It sounds like you are replacing it because it is old and want to replace it before it goes, and you want it to be quiet, and maybe you want to save on your electrical bill, and don't plan to move...

I like the line of thinking mas985 went down. Continuing with that logic, maybe try getting a smoke wand and holding that near the pump intake and other plumbing parts before it (I've never tried it but seems like it could work?). If some of the lines are underground you might try dumping a...

@dloki - thank you for posting these pictures! really helpful. I'm rehabbing a 40y old pool and getting ready to repour the deck, and it really helps to see how the ladder anchors are put in

Hi thanks both for the replies! I snugged it up until it started to squirt out the side, then I backed off tightening it until the gasket was seated properly. If that makes sense. I think it was just so slippery trying to secure it to the painted surface that it just wouldn't work. Thanks...

Hi - I've used both Mapei and Laticrete but both for non-pool applications. Last year I put in a steam shower and used NobleSeal TS for the liner (on top of the CBU and then tile on top of the liner), Laticrete for the custom pan and for the thinset. I used Mapei quartz-epoxy grout, and in my...

I'll second that Kentster - I've been using this site for years and finally joined. I still read chem geek posts regularly...

I got several pumps, some new some used, prices below or best offer. I can ship, it will come from 45459. - Hayward 2hp superpump, brand new in the box sp2615x20, $335 (sells new online 435 to 600 at Leslie's) - Hayward 1.5hp superpumps (three of them ranging from $125-275, one is brand new) -...

Hello! So what's the best wall fitting for a fiberglass wall? I have a very slow drip in a newly-installed return wall fitting, photos attached, is there a more commercial grade that I can use? The whole system worked fine until I pressure tested (maybe 30psi?) and after that both started a...