New house, New-to-me pool, new adventure!

[Blcnghtsky]

Mom and baby are doing very well!

Pool... Determined parts needed to fix pvc and father in law is picking them up (works at a hardware store).

The frogs are noisier than ever.

 

[MarianParoo]

Have you been able to figure out why that pipe was cut? Seems weird.

 

[Blcnghtsky]

It does. But we are doing it right and putting unions on. Replacing the inline valve as well. Maybe THEN I can get it all fired up...

I feel like I'm dragging you all along for a really boring sightseeing adventure.... [emoji849]

Hang with me!

 

[MarianParoo]

Is your father-in-law helping? We'll be here.

 

[kimkats]

LOL we will have to strap in when you have everything up and running! Right now is just the Pause before the down hill drop! WEEEEEE

Kim:cat:

 

[MarianParoo]

Love the ride!!!

 

[Blcnghtsky]

Nothing really pool related, but just some close ups of the culprits of loud noises at night and not helping the pool situation...

 

[MarianParoo]

I figured it was Marian keeping you up at night...

 

[Blcnghtsky]

She has 3 siblings... She was born into noise. [emoji38]

 

[Blcnghtsky]

PVC pipe project day tomorrow! New unions and ball valve going in. May clean up the piping as well as there are several cuts and repairs already. Pics to come!

 

[MarianParoo]

We are here! No worries!!!!!

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How nasty is the pool looking now? Too bad about this delay.... It wasn't too bad when you first uncovered it.

 

[Blcnghtsky]

It's pretty rough, nice and pee soup green (saw a dead mouse floating in it today...) but I have this strange confidence all will be ok... I think it has something to do with this place [emoji847]

One step at a time.

Honestly it was probably a little preemptive of me to take the cover off so early. But, again, I feel good it will all work out.

 

[MarianParoo]

Early opening is considered "best practice". No one knew that you had piping issues... It WILL work out.

 

[kimkats]

Like Marian said it WILL work out. We are just waiting for your signal! Get the plumbing all worked out. I like the idea of starting from almost scratch. That way you KNOW it is correct.

LOL on the noise makers-frogs! At least they keep the kids happy and semi-quiet!

Kim:cat:

 

[steveg_nh]

My pool has been open since April 20, here in NH! Early is always better, as is closing late...you'll be ok. It will likely take a 10-14 days to get it clear, but you will get it clear and then it's easy street.

 

[Blcnghtsky]

PVC is repaired:

Before:

After: (notice shiny new multi-port valve!)

Other miscellaneous of the process:

Multi-port valve was cracked at the pump inlet... Thank goodness previous owners had a "spare" new one handy!

How's the sand level look?

Haven't fired it up yet, going to let it sit a day or so to set.

 

[MarianParoo]

A cracked multi-port? Oh my!!! Did someone drive their car into your equipment or what???!!! Looks sweet!

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Your pics just finished unloading. I think you have too much sand in that filter.

 

[MarianParoo]

Spoke too soon again. The last pic looks better. The second to last looked like it was almost up to the opening. Sorry.

 

[kimkats]

How "nice" of them to leave you a brand new one!

That sand-I am not sure but it sure looks high enough. BUT see if you can find the manual on line and see if it shows the sand level to be on the safe side.

Look at all of that shiny new pipe! Good job! And unions! Fancy that! Being able to work on your equipment when needed!

I can't wait to hear how the turning on goes! I bet there will not be any water works with that fine work!

Kim:cat:

 

[MarianParoo]

Mas985, my favorite pump/filter guy, sent me this link to your filter. He said sand specs are on page 8. Thanks, Mark!!!

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Whoops. Here's the link: http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/TagelusTopMountFilterOM.pdf