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All, I have an old Anthony pool (Guessing mid-80's) The flexible hose connecting to the skimmer finally gave out and looks like it collapsed (used a camera). That said can some point in the right direction of a replacement skimmer that 'drops' in w/o too much work. I know I am going...

I am looking for a suggestion to smooth out the exposed aggregate pool deck. (On a budget). I was thinking skim coating it might be the answer. Again - on a budget - realistically the entire pool area needs a big remodel plaster coping new deck etc etc. I am looking for something to...

When are you folks opening your pools in the Washington DC area?

I am doing a minor repair on the stairs of the pool. Does anyone know where I can buy some pool plaster in the Northern Virginia Area? and/or White portland cement per a recipe I found on-line?. Thank you!

Okay - I had leak in a skimmer line and its been fixed, but imagine my disappointment when I found the other skimmer has a developed an air leak where the pipe meets the skimmer. Note I am using a water resistant USB camera/endoscope to locate the leaks. All that said the pool is an old...

All, I fixed a leak in a skimmer line and I had to chip away gunite from the top of the piping - in other words they covered the top of pipes in gunite. Should I pour cement over the pipes before I fill the hole in a cover with concrete?

I have 1 pump for the spa and pool and when the pump is driving the spa alone its to powerful. I was thinking of installing a smaller pump for the spa alone - but I would like an option to heat both the pool and spa should I choose too. Can it be done? If so can you point me the the diagram?

I need to do some plumbing repair on the underground piping and of course its buried under concrete. My big question is are there any tips and tricks on how to fix it? The leaking seam is at a 45 degree elbow in the plumbing. My best guess is cut back 10' or so of concrete to give me some...

I acquired a separate pump that I am setting up as a stand alone vacuum pump. Currently I using a skimmer sock as a filter but I wanted to build some kind of filter to dump the water through and clean the algae areas while I open the pool. Has anyone built something like this?

All, I have 2 skimmers in the deep end of the pool there is flex PVC from skimmer (~3') to Sch 40 PVC. The Flex is 1.5" and Sch 40 is 2". This is also an old Anthony pool and is combines the main drain and skimmer piping under the skimmer (...

Delete this post - I was wrong.

I've read a number of people bought a USB camera to try and find the leak in the pool plumbing. Did you use anything to push the camera along - like taping it to fish tape? Any other helpful tips?

Has anyone had experience with a company to test plumbing lines in the Northern Virginia area? I am trying to get the leak located, fixed and concrete repaired before it gets warm out. I figured I'll start as soon as the temps are not dropping below freezing.

The are air bubbles in the pump window however when it rains the air bubbles go away. (But does keep the pressure @20psi) I am thinking there is a leak in the plumbing somewhere that when it rain it 'stops' the leak. So the best part - most of the plumbing is under the concrete pool deck. So...

Plumbing re-do project is complete and after replacing every bit of PVC above grade - I found a leak once I turned the pump on - on the spa side return at the union from the 90 on the the jandy to the below grade line. (I'll take a pic today). Other then cutting it up is there a good fix for...

Guys - the intake system for the pool had a bunch of turns. Taking you advice I set out to eliminate as many as possible. Can you take a look this is configuration and provide feedback before I fit everything and glue. (Note this only roughed in) Regarding the vertical SPA jandy I know it...

I'm sure its be asked 100 times but -- I am re-replumbing the pool and actually going to do some digging to take some of the bends out of the inlet side of the pumping system. 2 Questions Schedule 40 to Schedule 40 bond - To confirm - I should just use regular PVC cement - regardless of above...

So the time has come to redo the plumbing on the pool. Does the sizing the looking correct in the attached picture? High level - there is 2" coming from the skimmers and main drain to filter. From the Filter it steps down to 1.5" then steps up to 2" at the SPA/POOL return valve. Also I was...

This is the start of a couple questions I have regarding a project to clean up the equipment plumbing on the pool. I am assembling my parts list and trying to draw the lay out. The layout I have is similar to below - However there are 4 differences (for your reference): 1 - Spa-Make up Valves...