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Pool build is done and we’re starting to enjoy it. The builder left a fairly decent gap above the skimmer and surrounding vertical tile pieces on both my skimmers. I’m thinking of stuffing some foam back rod in the larger middle gap and sealing with a waterproof caulk instead of dropping the...

I’ll play. This one. When the pump turns off it will have the most standing water sitting on the flap, helping it seal. Also, gravity.

Researching that exact topic is what sent me down this rabbit hole in the first place. Trying to educate myself in case it happens to me. At least this can be added to the troubleshooting tree.

That is interesting. Although both instructions share the same verbiage “Can installed vertical with water flowing upwards.” All 6 examples of “wrong” make complete sense though. They’re probably tired of getting phone calls from people thinking there valve isn’t working when they actually...

I think you just explained it perfect. It's hilarious what you just said because you're absolutly right. I just told me wife a few minutes ago that when I bring it up to the plumber that's exactly what I'll hear. "Don't worry, been doing it like that for years, it's fine." Heard it from from...

Correct. But all springs weaken over time, especially when they’re susceptible to corrosion. I just had to ask to make sure there wasn’t something I was missing. In my profession, I would likely kill some one if I just ignored technical data and installed something however I wanted. It will...

Great info James, thank you for that and the parts breakdown and idea above. I have another check valve question for you guys if you don't mind. Clear this up for me because i'm struggling with the logic. I have a raised spa so my plumber installed a check valve on the spa return, vertically...

Yep, that part makes perfect sense. Thank you. The off chance of a leak and to completely bypass it for initial start up per PebbleTec start up procedures. "Do not use heaters for the first fourteen (14) days and adjust plumbing to allow water to bypass the heater" In the end I guess having...

Maybe it's me that missing something, but what is stopping the water from filling the heater via the outlet while in bypass mode the way it's currently plumbed? I’ve also read it’s a good idea to bypass the heater during the start up of a new pool/plaster. Pentair also wants you to install one...

That’s very interesting. I’ll have them move it, thank you for all of that. My goal was to achieve both of those. In Vegas we don’t need the heater much for the pool. Maybe to extend the season a couple months on both ends. Mostly for the spa. I plan to run my pump at low speeds for longer...

Plumber was coming today to plumb in a heater bypass for my new construction so I left him a Jandy 3 way valve and check valve. Plumbing has been done for a while so this was an addition/change I wanted. Anyway, he didn’t use the check valve. There was already a check valve before the SWG that...

Thank you, I truly appreciate the opportunity to learn.

So before I ask these next questions, I want to introduce myself. I have no background in construction. I inspected and maintained F-15’s for the USAF and I now do the same across multiple airframes as a civilian contractor. By nature of what I do, and just who I am, I’d consider myself slightly...

I Agree 100%. Here is a pic, they actually just finished tiling it. So in your opinion, their should be an expansion joint at the base of the RBB as well, and not just between the coping that’s at deck level and the decking? It makes sense to me. Like you said, when the deck expands into the...

Hi everyone. Couple questions regarding my coping and decking for my gunite pool currently under construction. I'm in the desert landscape of Henderson Nevada. We're doing poured concrete coping and decking. My PB says I don't need an expansion joint between them OR between the coping and bond...

Thank you for the warm welcome. I took care of my above ground pool for a few years before deciding to transition to an inground, thanks to this site I was able to educate myself and answer any questions i've had in the process. I've found a couple threads started by people in my area that...

We recently started an O/B pool with a contractor recommended to us by a few friends. Long story short, we have all the engineering drawings, permits, and the pool is dug. Unfortunately, my contractor had some sudden health complications, and passed away. I’m in dire need of a list of trades...