Recent content by Silva1181

Thanks 1poolman1, what you suggested is what I have been doing during the very cold temps like what we had earlier this week. I thought I'd check just to see if there was a device to add to make it simpler during times when I may not be at home. I can just continue as I have.

Hello, I was told there is a way to add a freeze guard to my dual intermatic timer to turn on the pump when outside temps drops to a certain temperature. I've done some searching on google and see some devices but not sure if these are reliable devices or would work by my timer. My timer...

What is the temperature at which I should be prepared to protect my equipment and keep pump running 24/7? Thanks,

Good Morning fellow TFP members. I hope everyone had a festive Christmas. To those members in TX/Houston area it would appear that based on weather reports we're returning to some normal temps for this time of year. I am considering removing everything I used to protect and cover the pool...

Ah! Got it. Going back out now to remove noodles and place skimmer back in, LOL. Those Dang noodles keep popping out anyway. I am still learning. Thanks again

Texas-splash no worries at all. I appreciate all the help with my questions. I think i am misunderstanding something. I have my pump running 24/7 so water is flowing. Do I need to put noodles in the skimmers if my pump is running? Is doing this a backup measure in the event I lose power and...

Thanks Texas Splash. I had read in a different thread on the the forum to remove the skimmer basket in order to avoid it freezing and cracking in to pieces and being sucked in. It's good to know I can place the baskets back in the skimmers. I just tried placing the baskets and noodles in the...

I bought new noodles and cut them to size to place in the skimmers but for some reason in one skimmer the noodle pieces keep popping out. I tried a 1/2 gallon filled half way as well and it keeps popping out. Since we have a lot wind, I am getting tons of pine needles in the pool skimmer and...

Well I went out and did this with the noodles. I cut the pieces a bit too short but I think I got them to stay down. In a matter of minutes I had ice forming on the skimmer lid from the little bit of water I dropped all over it. I also froze my hand but it’s done.

Got it. I only have 16oz water bottles. Do I remove the basket and place a couple of these empty bottles in the skimmer? I do have some pool noodles I can cut up as well. Man I wish I saw this earlier.

I read post 51, but do not understand the reason for placing a plastic bottle in the skimmer basket.