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Hi all, I suspect there is a small leak in the air bubble line. How would you check it and fix it? Here is a photo of the air bubble outlet It is close to the light. I am thinking to temporally pluck those holes and see if the leak stops. Any idea? Scott

The bottom device connects to two actuators. The middle transformer is to supply 24V (AC) to the bottom device. What is the top device? photo I have a dual timers. Just wonder if I can use the timers to automate the actuators... Thanks, Scott

Hi all, I am new to SWG. I will install a timer just for the SWG. Just wonder if I should run the SWG at 100% in a short cycle or at 50% in a long cycle. These are my considerations: 1. pool chlorine fluctuation. short cycle = higher fluctuation. Is it harder too keep the pool clean? 2...

Hi all, I have a Hayward salt water chlorine system. My pump has an internal timer, so it does not use the external timer and it is always on. The salt system connects to the same load, so it is also always on. My pump does not run at night. Is it a problem for the salt system to stay in...

Hi all, I have a question for people who have done a partial cut in remodel. My PB wants to chip out 6 inches at and below the tile line in order to re-plaster the whole pool with pebble finish. Just want to know if the transition line is noticeable after re-plastering. Do you see a bulge...

We had a few heavy rain storms recently. The water level is higher than the top of the skimmer opening in the pool. As a result, water is not being skimmed. I assume we want to keep the water below the top end of that opening, right? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

Hi all, I did a water test with the TF kit last Thursday and took my water to a Leslie's store for another test on Saturday. These are the readings: TF 100 FC: 4 CC: 0 CH: 350 TA: 90 pH: 7.5 CYA: 45 Leslie FC: 2 CC: 0 CH: 200 TA: 60 pH: 7.4 CYA: 90 The three things that don't match...

Just wonder if it is safe to use chlorinated pool water to irrigate landscape. If it is a salt water pool, the water is too salty for plants, right? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

I have some small hairline cracks in the tile grout lines which lead to dampen the coping stones. Some people recommended eproxy grout but it is not really recommended by the manufacturer (mapei). I put some clear silicone caulk at the corners and it seems to help some. Just wonder what you...

Hi all, I think this question has probably been asked before but I can't find the answer in search. Anyway, can you draw water from both SPA drain and main pool at the same time? My SPA has a spillover. I am thinking it may improve the circulation in the SPA... On a different note, to...

Hi all, My pool has 5 returns tied to a loop. The 2 returns closest to the pump have much stronger flow, as expected. In order to balance all 5 returns with similar flow, do I need to decrease the eye ball size of those 2 fittings from 1" to 3/4"? I notice there is a vertical crack line in...

Hi all, I have an air machine below water level. The pipe from machine to spa has a T fitting. One end goes to spa while the other end goes to a valve. Do you know why the valve needs to be there? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

My PB just installed pebble sheen (remodel) and I am almost done refilling the pool. My pool is a gunite structure built above ground, so all the walls are exposed. This is a 25 year old pool. I notice the base of the structure is a little damp to the touch. However, in the wall below the...

My PB just installed the blue granite pebble sheen on Tuesday and acid washed on Wednesday. After the SPA is filled up, I noticed a big round mark in one of the drains. It looks like the pebbles are more exposed in the dark area while the rest is not as exposed in the light area. Did my PB...

Hi all, I bought a house with a pool and we are getting ready to fill it up. The equipment pad is located 10 feet below the pool water level. I think people call it a flooded system. If I need to clean the leaf basket in the pump, does water flow back from the filter to the pump? If so...

I am doing a pressure test to look for leaks in my system. The PB inserted a garden bib in the line between a pool pump and filter. All the returns and drains are plugged. Water is then injected into the whole system. Air is let out at the top of the filter pressure meter. The system...

I don't have a Polaris 360 or a VS pump yet. I am just doing some research to see the feasibility of running a non-booster cleaner in a VS system. I have a dedicated cleaner return line and also have a Jandy valve that can force water to the cleaner line from other normal return jets. Do...

Hi all, My PB pressure tested my pool plumbing as a whole and discovered a leak in the booster pump. See the attached photo. Water pools up in the opening where the stick is touching. Any idea on what the problem is? A side note. If the booster pump is totally dead, I am thinking if I...

Hi all, I am resurfacing my pool and SPA. My PB accidently broke one PVC pipe in the SPA floor. To make room for repair, he cut 3 or 4 adjacent rebars in the concrete. Does he need to re-tie those rebars so that water does not crack (force outward) the SPA structure once it is filled with...

Hi all, I am in the process of re-plastering the pool. My PB superintendent pressure tested the SPA line and saw water leaking around the aerator and thru the grout between coping and tile. At first he thought the pipe loop is cracked. After thinking thru this problem, I remember the masonry...

I know 1.5" PVC can carry about 44 GPM at about 6-7 ft/s while 2" PVC can carry about 78 GPM at a similar speed. If two 1.5" join to become one 2" at the suction side. What is the final flow? 44 + 44 = 88 or 44 + 44 -> 78 (limited by the final 2" pipe) How about two 2" join into one 2"...

Hi, I got one bid from a pebble sheen installer and another from wet edge (satin matrix) installer. Both installers recommend total strip of old plaster because it has been out of water for a long time. Both companies are reputable. Here are the differences between the two installers...

When the first plaster company chipped away the old plaster around SPA drains and fittings, they broke the drain casing near the rim. Now I am hiring a new plaster company to finished the job and they told me that I need two new drains because the old ones are chipped. Do you usually replace...

I have a Whisperflow right now. Just wonder if I can swamp in/out the pumps without re-plumping inlet and outlet connections. Thanks.

Hi all, Originally I was planning to use Pebble sheen to re-surface my pool. Things did not work out. Long story... Now I am going to use Wet Edge product instead. Just wonder if you have ever used the following two contractors. How was the experience? Thanks. H & H Tile and Plaster of...

Hi all, I just want to see how much others are paying to have their pool re-plastered with pebble sheen or similar products. My pool's spec is listed in my signature below. I am getting quotes between 9k and 10k dollars in Austin, TX. By the way, I found it to be very hard to work with...

Hi all, I recently re-plumbed my pool that had set empty for 2 years. When I started to let water go through the system, water dripped out from a hairline crack at the heater manifold where the 2" pipes connect. I am very certain that the crack was caused by a hard freeze sometime ago because...

Hi all, According to APSP Pump Database Web Site, these are some of the numbers for Intelliflo VS and WhisperFlo dual speed 2HP. Curve A: Intelliflo at 1100 RPM: 24 GPM, 145 W WhisperFlo at 1725 RPM: 37 GPM, 395 W I assume these measurements are tested under similar conditions (ie...

Hi all, Here is my pipe sizing. questions-on-pipe-sizes-and-booster-pump-t71211.html Note: My equipment is about 10 feet below the water level. I am going to change a new pump when the existing pump gives up its soul (very soon). My electric rate is about 12 cents /kWH. I think I need a 2...

Hi all, I am re-plumbing my equipment before replastering my pool. Just want to make sure my pipes are adequate. My pool is about 24000 gallons. It has a combined spa and pool. The spa has 2" pipes on both return and supply. The pool has 2 skimmers which are connected to 1.5" pipes. The...