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Hello, We need to replace our liner and before bringing someone in to do this work, we removed the old liner so we could see how the pool base looked and if any work needed to be done. We've noticed that there are a number of cracks in the concrete base as seen in the following short video...

With our pool season coming to a close soon, I've got a few issues that I need to address before opening next spring. There are the issues: Deep end of pool has sunk 2-3" over the past few years One section of our concrete pad has separated New liner is required What I'd like to do during...

I'm replacing a bunch of plumbing at my pump area and I'd like to replace the main line coming out of the heater that gets split into two lines, one going to the Stairs (2 returns) and the other going to two other Returns in the pool. Here is what this area currently looks like... What I'd...

I need to change some of my plumbing and there is one area that has 1 inch of exposed pipe that I need to attach a 90 degree elbow to. Is that 1 inch enough room at attach a regular PVC elbow adaptor?

I recently received a new safety cover from GLI for our pool. A couple of days ago we installed the cover and while we were folding it out across the pool I noticed a small rip inside one of the 3x3 panels. After the install completed, I did a thorough check and it looks like that is the...

I'm replacing my old pool pump with a Pentair IntelliFlo VSF (11056). Given the way my pump was installed by the pool builder, I'm going to have to cut the plumbing to remove the old pump. Therefore, I'm looking for recommendations on the best way to install plumbing/connectors to and from the...

I've just ordered a Pentair IntelliFlo VSF pump (11056) to replace my failing single speed pump. At the same time, I've been considering switching over from Chlorine to a SWG like the Pentair IC40 and adding an automation option to control all this. For the automation options, I was quoted the...

We have a 4 foot concrete border/deck that surrounds our pool which is then surrounded by our lawn. Late last year I saw both a racoon and a rabbit disappear into an opening where the lawn met the concrete border. At the time I thought they had dug out a bit of earth from under the concrete...

I'm looking for a bit of guidance on the best approach to replacing my current valves with Jandy Neverlube valves. I currently have 4 valves at my equipment pad: 1) Skimmer shutoff valve (before pump) 2) Vacuum shutoff valve (before pump) 3) Drain shutoff valve (before pump) 4) Shallow/Deep...

I started opening my pool yesterday and after adding some water I turned on the filter and added chlorine to shock the pool. Today I went out and noticed that 2 of my 4 return jets are not pushing out any water. Specifically, the 2 return jets on the main stairs are working while the shallow...

Based on recommendations I've read on this forum, I'm looking to add an Intermatic T104 timer to my pool pump this summer. However, from the manufacturers website, it looks like there are numerous T104 models available: T104 T104R T104M T104P T104PCD82 T104-50 Most local stores seem to...

Yesterday I replaced the plumbing line that connects my pump and filter. However, when I turned on the pump today, there is water leaking at both ends. I've used steel clamps to secure the tiger flex line, but no I'm wondering if I should also be using primer and pvc cement or should the...

I just replaced the 2 plumbing lines running between my: 1) pump and filter 2) filter and heater How long should I wait before turning on the pump and heater? I want to make sure the primer and pipe cement are fully bonded.

Our current pool pump (Emerson Motors 1HP 1081 K63CXERN-4780) is slowly leaking water from somewhere on it's bottom. Since I was planning to replace it with a more efficient model, I figured now is the time to do this and was hoping for some advice on a replacement. Our pool holds about...

My wife and I recently returned from an extended stay in Europe and I didn't get a chance to close the pool before leaving (we live in Toronto, Canada). The only thing I did before leaving was to turn off the pump. To complicate matters, our cover is ripped and can't be used this year...

I've been successfully using the BBB method for over a month now. Recently, I went away for a few days and when I returned I noticed that there was some algae starting to form on the bottom of my pool. I shocked the pool and then noticed that the Sight Glass on the Filter has what looks to be...

I'm about to vacuum my pool for the first time ever and wanted to make sure I understand the options I currently have available and the differences between them. Based on my reading and videos I've seen, it looks like I have the following options... 1) Remove skimmer basket and connect vacuum...

Our pool was green after the pool was opened and not treated for a couple of weeks. Starting last week, I began treating my water (liquid chlorine shocking etc) and running the filter 24/7. Today, I took a sample to a local company for testing and received the following results.... Free...