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    Re-pipe in AZ sun

    Hi all, I noticed a couple small leaks in the seams of my pipes going from the pump to the filter. It's a 2" line there, and 1.5" everywhere else, and it all looks a little weathered, like the sun gave it a nice UV treatment. I'm betting it's a few years old. My question is about PVC pipes...
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    Thoughts on a solar powered pump?

    Hi all, I have a question. I see lots of good info on pumping at low speed, and how it's filtered better and more efficiant. seeing how this needs less power, and I live in the valley of the sun (Phoenix, AZ) what's the consensus on a solar powered filtering pump, and maybe a booster just for...
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    Pool Calculator app not available in US.

    Any thoughts on brining this stateside?
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    What does it cost to replaster?

    What does it cost to replaster? I was scrubbing my steps this weekend and some plaster chipped off. I think my pool is 40 years or so old and there are alot of cracks. I don't think it's leaking though. level seems good and is steady.
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    Custom parts? Cost?

    Hi guys, I have an older skimmer that i can't find parts for. So I'm thinking of having a couple custom PVC parts made so I can better control my intake. ANyone done anything like this? Any idea about the costs? ANy thoughts on the idea? All input is appreciated.
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    WOW! Found this tigershark vid on youtube

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abameJaKXdQ&NR=1 This really hurts!
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    HELP! Newbie-new pool owner-odball skimmer, missing parts?

    Hi all, I moved into a foreclosure home that had a pool (thankfully it was clean) and unfortunately, I have no schematics, diagrams, or manuals on how to run it. I know I have a Hayward 1HP pump that works good, a Hayward sand filter that seems to still be working, and I have a skimmer that has...