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I plan to do some rennovation work to my 20+ year old Doughboy pool this fall to include a new liner, skimmer, return, and rotating the pool wall in order to move the skimmer to opposite side of the pool. The problem is DBs skimmer is apparently proprietary and my understanding is that they...

Thanks to a severe thunderstorm tonight, I will be spending part of my weekend cleaning up two Bradford pear trees that are now destroyed. I did a little research on the net and cannot get a good sense of whether or not pear wood is any good for smoking. I would assume so since it's fruit...

Looking to build a deck around mine finally. Need to rebuild it first though. The plan is to tear it down at end of season, clean, inspect, and replace any rusted/ broken / needed parts. And reassemble. The main reason for this is to move the pump and filter to the opposite side of the pool...

I recently purchased what was advertised as a Hayward Pro 210T sand filter from a major US supplier on Ebay. What I received yesterday from Fed Ex is A Hayward Sandmaster SM2106T. This appears to be the same filter as the 210T only with a black tank and directions on the reverse side in...

I need to replace my filter. The multivalve on my 15 year old DB filter has a crack and leaks everywhere under pressure. The whole rig is pretty old, so I am opting for replacement. I am leaning towards a Hayward s180T but would also consider a Pentair SD 35. Since parts for both are...

I think I am posting this in the correct place per the forum rules. MODS- if for some reason I am incorrect, feel free to delete or move. I have ONE V-Grid for a Doughboy DE filter. Part #1111-1012 Price is FREE- you pay for shipping from 21787 via pay-pal.. New this part is $70 at my...

So I have posted here over the past year or two about putting in an inground vs keeping my above ground. The wife and I have made the decision to rebuild the above ground,put a sweet deck around it, and stick with what we have. This raises a question that I am not sure how to deal with...

This is my 15 year old Doughboy Timberline. Time for a new liner, and probably new filter hardware too. [attachment=1:104cvec9]Pool1.jpg[/attachment:104cvec9] I am thinking of setting it into the hillside where the ground drops off behind it. It wouldn't be "buried" per se, but would be...

Sent them two e-mails with a product question- no response. So tonight I call their 800 number and get a message that all representatives are busy and i am dumped directly into voice mail- not even given an option to hold for someone. So, two unanswered e-mails and no phone support. Makes...

As I mentioned in a previous thread, the grids in my DE filter are shot and Doughboy wants >$200 for replacements. So I am thinking of replacing with sand. E-mailed the local pool store for pricing, here's the reply: Critique at will. Any truth to it? Hello, I do not stock Hayward Sand...

Finally time to retire my 15+ year old Doughboy DE filter. Think I am going with sand because I'm tired of the headaches of my current DE setup. I have been having issues with old filter grids leaking DE into the pool. Replacements are expensive. So I am hesitant to buy a new DE filter due...

Recently looked at the BGE. Nice, but spendy. Does anyone else have experience with Ceramic cookers and care to recommend some other things for me to start comparing?

More of a friendly competition really. But a guy I work with has set up a challenge between myself and another avid bbq'er at work. The guy doing all the talking doesn't even know how to grill ! ! ! But that's OK, I'm flattered he's spending the effort just because he wants to eat my food...

I am currently using a Doughboy DE Filter that has backwash capability, but think I have one or more bad grids. I keep getting DE in the pool. Pump and filter is 12 years old and replacement grids from DB are $65 +/- each. I'm thinking it may be time to just replace the thing with a hayward...

So I took my family to Hersheypark last week. (GREAT park BTW- we go there a lot and love it) My youngest wanted to get in the kids wave pool, so we head that way. I've been reading this and the other site for awhile so I am already a little creeped out by public pools. Anyway, we get there...

Hey all- I've got a Chargriller Pro smoker that I absolutely LOVE. Problem is, their covers stink and don't hold up at all. I have had the last three replaced under warranty because they just don't hold up. I use my grill year 'round so it stays out in blazing summer sun and cold winter...

I know we all get into sauces, rubs, spices, and the like. But what's your favorite no muss, no fuss simple recipe? Examples: My family likes the tenderness of beer can chicken, but my kids don't like the beer flavor or all of the spices that I like. So for them, I often do a beer can style...

I currently have a 24' AG that I plan to sink and build a deck around. For all the work (and $$$ for composite decking) involved, I have been looking at the DIY inground kits advertised on the internet. I am handy, have built my own addition to my house, and believe I have a good grasp on...

Hi there- I'm new here too- transplanted from that "other" site :-D I'm also from the Baltimore area . . . . Go O's. Although that loss to the Brewers last night was pathetic :hammer: I subscribe to the BBB method and use pucks too- so don't despair. I typically drain 1/2 to 1/3 of my...

Can anyone give me some more information when comparing sand vs DE filters. I will be rebuilding my pool this fall with new liner and relocated skimmer and return as well as new fittings. Pump and filter are getting old and tired. I currently have DE (doughboy) and have been happy with it...