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    New Pool in NC...

    What is the box in the corner? I am looking at outdoor storage solutions and I like that.
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    Need to replace Skimmer on Inground Pool

    His main drain pipe is connected to the skimmer or to a T below the skimmer. He should have cut the line and ran new one to the equipment pad. He could then have a 3 way valve installed to choose or limit flow from one or the other.
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    Our first pool... 41' Mountain Lake [FINAL PICS ADDED]

    Re: Our first pool... 41' Mountain Lake. Backfill question? Something to note for the future. My builder did this exact same thing when my first liner was installed 12 years ago. From years 3or4 to 12 every spring I had to re-seat the liner in the track. I mentioned it when he replaced the...
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    Patchless patch

    I have liner from the build. It is a small hole. It is the location of the hole that is a problem. It is on the outside corner of a step on a seam. I patched it last year and it held well for the year. Started to leak just a bit this year so I pulled it and replaced. The problem is that I...
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    Patchless patch

    Has anyone used this before? I have a leak that is not taking a patch very well and was hoping someone has had good results with this. http://www.inyopools.com/Products/00000016034836.htm
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    Diverter sucking air

    That is what I am looking at doing. Just wondering if it is as easy as it looks from the diagram and if I can do anything to prevent it in the future.
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    Diverter sucking air

    I have a Compool(PacFab) PTV-2T This one http://www.poolcenter.com/parts_valves_pentair_compool_2and3_way.htm It is sucking air. I can't remove it as there are no unions just glued pipe. It looks from the parts breakdown that it is fairly simple to rebuild. Any tips or tricks anyone can...
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    Bad Things Happened - Leaving Pool w/o water over winter

    Thanks for the definition/clarification. Just to make sure. I was not questioning your preference in any way shape or form. I was just concerned since I have a concrete floor. Thanks
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    Bad Things Happened - Leaving Pool w/o water over winter

    Could you define premature failure? I have had a 4 inch thick 3000 or 4000 PSI cement floor in my pool for 10 years now. The floor is as smooth as a babies rear. I have 3 holes in the liner. I caused all three holes. The first 2 in the first year being stupid with the vacuum head and the...