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I’m about to close myself for the first time, my pool is fiberglass. Should I drain below the returns before I blow them out (I have the cyclone) and refill a bit or just blow them out under water and plug them off. My sump tube is almost completely empty so I not worried about pressure from...

I’ve posted about my small union nut leak in the past, but now my temp fox has failed…which I expected it to at some point…anyway… Question… I have a small leak at my Jandy pump union. It’s a slow drip like a drip every 5 seconds, no leak if pump is off. I’ve ordered a new union nut but it’s...

So the 2 inch pvc leaving my pump going to the filter has a small leak. It’s right at the union nut, I took it apart and noticed the pipes don’t completely seal even, there a slight gap on one side like it was cut totally straight. I’ve looked for a 2 inch gasket in store but can’t find one to...

So I know this has been discussed before but I wanted to mention my particular situation. We had our pool installed in March 2022. Our PB used gravel and spent time packing along the stairs and benches dumping more and more. We still have a hollow sound on the stairs and somewhat, but not as...

So my union nut is leaking at the pump, where it leaves the pump and goes to the filter. I have a VS pump and it only leaks if I have the pump at 3450rpm like when vacuuming. Normal use when the rpm’s are lower it doesn’t leak. Ive had the builder out once and they gently tightened it more...

So new pool owner. I’ve got Jandy equipment. The pump is a VS Flopro ( I believe, I’m not home) 1.65. It’s set to run right now at 1750rpm. My question is every time it turns on it runs through its “priming” cycle for 3 min or so then slows down and runs normally, the pump basket is always...

Just had a fiberglass pool installed. Shell in the ground yesterday. Builder put first tanker of water in (2/3 full) and the second is coming tomorrow. The pool was put in closed, no water in lines etc. my question is should I fill the pool to just below the skimmer or should I put it half...

We’re having a pool installed, in ground and I’m DIYing the fence. We are going to do split rail, 3 rails and I need to put wire mesh on the outside to meet code. We currently have a non complaint fence around our property that the pool fence will match….it’s 1000 ft so a separate pool fence is...

Hi guys we signed for a fiberglass pool in Aug 2020 and are STILL battling for permits. My township is requesting a piping schematic for all length/size of the pool plumbing…what does this look like? Anyone have any pics for reference? So I can see what one looks like? Also my twp. says...

Not sure if you’ve heard but chlorine will be scarce this summer. https://www.today.com/video/chlorine-shortage-could-spoil-summertime-fun-in-swimming-pools-111243333758 we are having a FG pool installed this year and even though we will have a SWG how much or what type of chlorine should I...

First time pool owner here. We are having a Latham Valencia installed this year and originally went with a sand filter because PB said they are the easiest and most economical to maintain. I know a lot of people here love their cartridge filters...so I was curious the real world maintenance on...

Just got our first pool electrical quote...it’s the only thing we have subcontract out. fiberglass pool being installed this spring and was just looking for some options on it... filter, SWG, led lights and pump. No heater no automation....there is roughly 90-100feet of trenching involved and...

Trying to decide on decking. I’m doing it myself...after the initial 3 and coping being installed with the pool. Has anyone ever used wood deck tiles? The kind that snap together? Just curious how they worked out, longevity etc! Thoughts?

So we are looking to get a fiberglass pool. The area we are in has high bedrock, a survey in 2005 says it’s about 3-5 down on average. The pool is only going to be 5 1/2-6ft deep. So it may not even be hit, but then again it may. Anyone have expirence hitting rock while digging and what was...

Hi everyone! thinking of putting in a fiberglass pool next season, obviously need to purchase before then. We are looking between 2 different installers at a Latham Lincoln and Latham Valencia. The Lincoln installed is $38,000 the Valencia $38,500. I’d have to contract out electrical for...