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We are about to begin plumbing our pool remodel. 30k gallon kidney shaped. Going with 2" Schedule 40 PVC for both suction and returns. 1 suction from the Skimmer, 1 from a dedicated vacuum line. 3 returns. My question is, how important is it to use 90 degree sweep elbows instead of regular...

Getting ready to renovate our pool. Doing the plumbing myself. Plan to use the following: Existing Hayward VS pump bought new 2 years ago Existing Hayward DE Filter Two Pentair Admiral S20 Skimmers with Curcular Wier Jandy Valves (little black/gray circles) 2.5" Skimmer Suction Lines...

Working on a re-plumb design for our 30k gallon pool. Installing a new skimmer and moving from 1 return to 3 returns. Pool has no main drain. With new skimmers having 2" ports, is there any reason to use 3" or 2.5" on the suction line? Seems the 2" port would limit the need for a larger line...

So, about to start re-plumbing my pool. I was looking at Hayward and Pentair skimmers. Is there a difference or do you just match to the other equipment you are getting? Any thoughts or opinions on the Hayward SkimMaster versus the Pentair Admiral S20? Any other skimmer I should be looking...

I was wondering what ways people have used to find subcontractors successfully. I have done some simple searches and am about to start making some calls. I also found a website, which I believe I have seen mentioned here before, which offers a list of subs if you join their membership. Anyone...

Our pool is a 60+ year old kidney shaped pool, 30k gallons, with major plaster issues and a plumbing leak between the skimmer and pump. The pool has one return line which is 1.5" copper (original) and a 1.5" PVC line from the skimmer to the pump, and is a pain to keep clean. Going to contract...

Working on an OB pool renovation on an older plaster in-ground and would like to better understand service groupings of subcontractors. Would love input on what others have experienced in regards to combined services. An example would be, are plumbers responsible for installing fittings and...

Happened upon this page a few weeks back and am excited to share our pool remodel and receive some excellent wisdom and advice from the members here! We are about to embark on an Owner Build pool remodel with some DIYing mixed in. The pool is the start of what will be a total backyard remodel...

Was so excited to find this site. About to embark on an Owner Build / DIY combo on a major pool renovation. Looking forward to tapping into the wisdom of the members of this site! Our pool is roughly 30,000 gallon kidney shaped pool built roughly 60 years ago by Town & Country pools. Sadly...