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    new efficient pump, what type, how much can I expect to save

    heya to all, I have a recently dimondbrited 30x15 wide x 6.5-4'deep in ground S.FL pool, no spa, Pentair CC100 filter, 1 1/2" plumbing to returns/main drain, new hayward high flow skimmer w/2" plumbing to an old blk fiberglass Stayrite pump w/a 220vlt 7.4amp 1hp motor. I've been nursing that...
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    How to replace the skimmer

    Heya, So in remoding my ol' pool I need to replace the skimmer w/out removing my still good FL keystone coping. Here's my plan: Cut an opening in deck large enough to allow room for a new skimmer. Chip out concrete around old skimmer. Dig under by hand & cut pipe & remove old skimmer. Chip...
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    replace return jets

    heya all, In remoding my 50yr old pool I've discovered that My old brass return jets have a 1 1/2" female thread. The new plastic ones have a 1 1/2" male thread. The old returns were inbedded in the old mar-cite so there's plenty of room to connect the new ones with a pvc coupling to the 1 1/2"...
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    how to replace a main pool drain

    heya all, I'm a newbie here, great forum. We came home from vacation to find our 50 yr old pool empty due to a hole in the drain right next to the pipe fitting. Could have plugged it w/ hydraulic cement and refilled the pool but no, I decided to undertake most of a complete re-mod myself...