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    Convert Caretaker Lines to Return Lines

    Hello everyone. I’m remodeling a pool that has an old caretaker system. It consist of 2 8 port systems. One has multiple lines that don’t hold pressure but on is in good shape. I would like to turn the one good caretaker system into just pool returns and putting floor returns on them at the...
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    HELP Pool Returns and Circulation!

    I am installing a 12' x 27' x 5' vinyl liner pool and need advice on water circulation. My PB provided the following schematic, to which I added our water feature wall (will not remain on all the time). There is no main drain. 1) Skimmer: Is one sufficient for my size of pool? As drawn, the...
  3. Bill Kruse

    Newbie trying to understand circulation issue

    Bought a house with an inground pool that hasn’t been opened in at least 5 years. Had a pro come and open, and have done a bunch of work to clear out 50 gallons of crud from the pool. I have used lots of good info from this website/forum to get me clear! It is looking good now but have a...
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    Question regarding return plumbing in deep end of pool flooring

    So I noticed some pool builders say they are different because their pools have 2 returns and 2 suctions in the deep end of the pool? Anyone ever here of this and is that good or bad to do? Any advantage to just have 2 suctions in the deep and then returns jets around the entire pool? Thanks!
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    Returns & Circulation

    Hi, Our new pool constructions was completed a month ago. We got the Stonescapes mini-pebble, Tropics Blue with Glass Beads and Abalone shell. Also, have a pool screen/cage over the pool. I'm after 2-things here: 1. Good water circulation so the skimmer catches the top items 2. With having the...
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    Return eyeball replacement

    I have 5 of these returns in my pool. I had the pool built 8 years ago and I’ve never really like them. I often have to adjust them as the direction of the water flow changes. My question is am I locked in to these models or can I replace with different types of returns. Thanks