I tried to remove my pool return (eyeball) to build a PVC aerator for it. My eyeball returns don't screw in, and it seems the backside(male) is flared outward. So as I was removing it from the wall, the plaster started to break loose around the pipe. I stopped before I did any more damage and tapped the return cover back in place. image below.
Another option is that I have 3 bubblers on my ledge. The bubblers are just 1/2" PVC cut flush with the plaster. So I'd have to find something that fits inside tight enough that it doesn't shoot itself out.
For a third option, I have 3 brass deck jets that are flush-mounted. My pool builder recommended I replace my middle deck jet with this WMF Series - Crown Jet - Crystal. These run about $225 locally plus I need to buy a tool to install it which is $50-75. I am not sure it would line up correctly b/c the holes on my brass deck jet are not in the same location as the Crystal cover in the image. Needless to say, I don't want to spend $300 on an option that doesn't aerate a lot and may not work.
On another note, I run my deck jets and bubblers at night and the best they've done is lower the pool 3 or 4 degrees overnight (like 93 to 90). The pool normally drops 2 degrees if I don't run them.
Any advice is appreciated!
Another option is that I have 3 bubblers on my ledge. The bubblers are just 1/2" PVC cut flush with the plaster. So I'd have to find something that fits inside tight enough that it doesn't shoot itself out.
For a third option, I have 3 brass deck jets that are flush-mounted. My pool builder recommended I replace my middle deck jet with this WMF Series - Crown Jet - Crystal. These run about $225 locally plus I need to buy a tool to install it which is $50-75. I am not sure it would line up correctly b/c the holes on my brass deck jet are not in the same location as the Crystal cover in the image. Needless to say, I don't want to spend $300 on an option that doesn't aerate a lot and may not work.
On another note, I run my deck jets and bubblers at night and the best they've done is lower the pool 3 or 4 degrees overnight (like 93 to 90). The pool normally drops 2 degrees if I don't run them.
Any advice is appreciated!
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