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  1. cfherrman

    Lastest casualty in pouring bleach

    Yeah the wife is probably going to do that and cut up the shirt for her.
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    Best way to replace gaskets on suction and returns while pool is filled

    At the bottom of the pool it's only 4 psi so it's not really hard to stop the water.
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    Lastest casualty in pouring bleach

    I picked up some jugs at my local farm store and put them on my flatbed. The bet had something sharp on it and poked a hole in the jug as I was lifting them out. New shirt from Christmas so either the wife is going to make a shirt out of it or I just have a new work shirt.
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    Advice on reducing high chlorine levels

    What was the friends test kit? I assure you, there is only one way to test things for pools and if your not using it it cannot be relied on! If it's not a Taylor 2006 or tft or equivalent those test results go straight into the trash. Oto can be relied on for 0-2 fc, after that you don't know...
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    Paint exposed panels for heat?

    Should be fine, you probably won't get much heat transfer as every material takes a hit on efficiency. Every efficiency number is probably way over estimated and I'm probably missed some things too. Sun 100% Black paint 90% 90 Wall paint 80% 72 Steel 80% 57.6 Liner 50% 28.8 % of the sun gets...
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    Main drain leak detection

    Plug them and patch the liner, if you want to drain your pool like a main drain but or rent a sump pump.
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    Gunite complete - crew left lots of excess in plumbing trenches - ok?

    I would say it's a bad idea since you want a sand like material around the plumbing to make sure it's properly supported when you backfill and the mortar should properly support it but won't move at all. I think if this was common they should have dug the pipe trench extra wide and put the...
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    Pump losing suction shortly after coming on

    Do you have pressure at the filter, does it change when you turn the pump on or off
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    Best DIY for clamping things to Intex top rail?

    Go to the PVC hanger dept of a box store and there should be something close. Go to the clamp tool type section and pick up a kit of spring clamps, that's not what you want but it's something you can use till you find something. You can make your own clamps with some aluminum and ss bolts but...
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    Main drain plumbing question

    I hope to build a pool one day and learning this stuff is pretty cool, but I'll have to remember it as well.
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    Plumbing Examples and Suggestions

    Best way to think of a 90 is it's like adding 9 feet of pipe, not that big of deal now.
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    How would you repair this cracked fitting?

    Tighten the nut by hand and turn on and see if it leaks, then you can give it a little if need be so you don't crack the next one
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    Should I cover pump motor to extend life?

    If it sits in snow or standing water it would be a good idea, but if it gets dry after rain/snow I wouldn't be too concerned. It not being covered helps it dry out.
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    Should I cover pump motor to extend life?

    I think a enclosure in your case would limit access to the plumbing and be very small.
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    Polishing Up the Exterior of a DE Filter

    Automotive stainless polish with different scotch Brite pads or steel wool. Test on the back of the filter first. You will eliminate all the scratches and make the scratches all the same. I do my stainless steel countertops every once in Awhile
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    Suction Leak - Do You Have One? Try a Big Straw!

    I wouldn't worry about safety of the suction since this only a test of the system. Btw your straw could have suction leaks as well so to be 100% sure take it out cap the ends and vacuum test it with a vac pump and a guage and valves. Rare but possible. You can also use this vac test equipment...
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    Help with deck ladder and mounting

    Build out a wide step platform so you can jump into the pool from it
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    2023 Bleach Prices

    My orschelns is still $3 for 121 oz of 6%
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    Using a 460 Hp pump to vacuum my above ground pool

    It's cold here so makes it easier to clear the floor. Swim season starts around the end of May without a heater.
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    Using a 460 Hp pump to vacuum my above ground pool

    Haha kind of like of omission, the motor is 460 but I would guess the pump only needs around 20-30. Good to see you.
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    Using a 460 Hp pump to vacuum my above ground pool

    Hello all! It has been awhile, from working 7 days a week to save money to start a business to having a pinched nerve in my back in last august that put me on the floor for 3 months i havent been getting around here very much since my last break. A couple years ago i bought a used pool ladder...
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    What's the thinnest xps foam used in a agp?

    Yeah I'm going with some landscape border at some point. Dog in not much of a digger so I'm not worried
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    What's the thinnest xps foam used in a agp?

    The thinnest I have seen here is 3/4", I used 1/2" and my dog decided to test is 1/2" is good enough. I can fit my hand in this hole. Let me know what you think!
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    Single speed pump vs. Variable speed pump

    At 3/4 hp running at a proper schedule it will take a few years for a vsp to equal the cost, but running your pump 24/7 I wouldn't be surprised if it's 1 year.
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    Wondering your thoughts

    Trash video, were you entertained as that's all it's worth
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    PH and Sodium Hypochlorite

    Use the k1000 that comes with the tf100