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Your pump has an internal timer. You can wire the pump to have constant voltage and then use the external timer to control the swg. The scheduling on that pump is somewhat limited but if you can find a schedule that suits you then you can decide how long and when to run the swg with your...

All pools react a little different as far as chemical needs. I run my spillover whenever the pump runs and the ph is fairly steady....I have to adjust it every fours weeks or so. Give it a try running the spillover and see if the ph varies much. From the looks of your valves you can run...

Robot cleaners are nice....they do a great job and I use one myself. But the thought of replacing it when it conks out makes me sick. Your pool is already set up for a pressure cleaner...consider another pressure cleaner...repair parts for major brands are available compared to hard to find...

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Everyone has their own point of comfort as far as water temp in a pool. My wife prefers water temp of around 90 degrees. I am in Northwest Arkansas and have never had the need to cool the water in five seasons of use. I usually have to heat the water as it is not quite up to 90 degrees unless...

Please refer here, especially the "bucket test" https://www.troublefreepool.com/blog/2019/01/18/leak-detection/

I received a PM from a member concerning that post in the liner thread. He wanted to make sure that the pictures with water in the pool were the same as the liner pattern sample because they looked so different. I doubted myself and double checked the paperwork to make sure that this was indeed...

I don't have that pattern but I did get a new liner a few years ago and did considerable research. The reef pattern has a lot of blue but there are some other colors blended in there that will most likely give it a slight teal tint, especially with the sun out. If you want blue instead you...

Most likely you would be ok just keeping the water moving. There is a risk of equipment failure when you most need it and the repair costs rise exponentially in those cases. I have always winterized..once the cover is on it gives me a break from pool maintenance until spring.

That would be more than 1200 dollars of aggravation to me. The manufacturer is willing to make it right and Latham liners are not cheap. I would opt for replacement. If you get it ordered now it will be delivered in time for spring installation.

I have a vinyl liner pool and have seen the water table rise in the winter causing my liner to float. The more water in the pool, the more pressure there is to prevent the liner from floating. I try to keep my water level a couple of inches below the bottom of the skimmer. I use an...

The 60 degree rule does have some wiggle room. In my experience mid sixty degree water does not promote much algae growth. So if you can get it closed at 65 degrees give or take and open at a similar temperature you most likely will be ok. If you choose not to use the polyquat and don't want...

I will consider this cleaner when the warrior dies. I have used the standard kreepy krawly in the past; my complaint with these cleaners is they seemed to cover the same spots over and over, leaving the rest untouched. The steering effect of the sandshark apparently allows for better coverage.

I realized before I bought my warrior se that there was no robot that would be trouble free. I had a suction kreepy krawly and it performed poorly...always covered the same areas and didn't clean all of the pool. I have gone on record here that robots are not the magic bullet...all eventually...

There won't be any problem with plumbing damage with an overnight dip just below freezing and then back up the next day. I mentioned the coming cold in my previous post because it's easier for me to work outside in shorts and flip flops than bundling up for a cold day outside and colder weather...

Kudos to you for trying your best to do it right. I think that the 60 degree water temperature is a goal that can be stretched. Mid 60 degrees does not allow for much algae growth and you will most likely be ok to close. Even as the days are warm the evenings are cool so the ground temp will...

When my liner failed in the fall I ordered one knowing it would not be installed until the next spring. The company installing the liner said don't worry about keeping water in the pool over the winter. In the spring there was only some water in the deep end, none in the shallow. The liner...

Now you can mark the current level on the steps and watch that level. With warm days and cool nights there will be a lot of evaporation.

Once the level in the skimmer drops below the weir door it is isolated from the pool. Mark the pool level and continue to compare the water levels in that case.

The path marked H does not have a valve to isolate it. I'm thinking maybe it goes to the blower? That would explain why it doesn't have a cut off valve (if it is to the blower, would not have water)

Also drain your filter and heater. Remove drain plugs from pumps.

Here is my suggestion; buy a spare pump cover and insert a bulkhead connector through the top to insert the cyclone. I have seen some cut a piece of plywood the same size as the plastic cover and use the existing ring to clamp it down with with a bulkhead through the plywood. Another idea is...

I would really like to help but your pool plumbing is so complicated it's hard for me to determine the flow and best place to insert air. One tip I will pass along: you do not need to lower the water below the return jets. Blow the water towards the pool or spa, through the jets. As the air...

There will always be someone willing to separate you and your cash. It would seem that technology has only made it easier. We all have to stay aware and consider any transaction suspicious until proven otherwise. I keep wondering how people can fall for spam telephone calls but then I am...

If you cover the back of the container with your hand to block out the light and then slide it up or down to reveal the individual lines it can help distinguish between the shades. Find the color that matches the best and call it good. It helps me to look at the blue portion of a sunny sky...

If your ledge has 5 inches of water covering it, where does that put the level of the pool? As for the returns, there is no need to drain below them; you blow air pressure towards the pool through the returns and while still bubbling, cap the return pipe. Continue using the gizmos and blowing...

Here is an example: Ocean Blue Vinyl Pool Liner Patch Kit, 1 oz - OBW197020 - INYOPools.com the patch material is clear The advantage to your situation is that this area will not be underwater in a normal circumstance. You will have to determine the overall condition of your liner and estimate...

I don't like to lower my vinyl pool that low...I have had instances where a lot of rain in a short period of time has caused the ground water table to rise and float the liner. I lower mine just a few inches below the skimmer and pump when necessary to keep the water lower than the bottom of the...