The pool is already installed nuklhead. If you read the tread from front to back, you will see what was done. I don't need counseled. Thanks for the offer though. I'm pretty nuts as it is and like it that way. 
Rounding the Corner... Install Completed 7/27/13
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I'm pretty sure nuklhead was talking about a retaining wall on the high side of the pool to keep the dirt from your hillside from being washed down and burying your pool. 
Jim was working on the skimmer and he says the screws are too long! They don't want to tighten down and bring the skimmer box to the face plate with the gasket in between. He said he's been working on it for over an hour and the screws seem too long.
I don't know what to do or if we should try and get shorter screws or what?!!! I have no idea how to get this skimmer box on if the screws won't go in?!!!
I don't know what to do or if we should try and get shorter screws or what?!!! I have no idea how to get this skimmer box on if the screws won't go in?!!!
I've got 2 minor leaks on the bottom corners of the skimmer. I have no idea how to fix it.
Did you find shorter screws? If not one of the Home improvement stores should have some stainless steel ones that will work.
I did find shorter ones n it helped a lot but I still have 2 minor drips. It's driving me nuts!!!
You could pull it back off and make sure the gasket is smooth and clean. You can also try some silicon sealant on the gasket as a last resort.
+1 what Bama said. Last year I had a small drip all season. When I disassembled it to take down the Intex, it was clear the gasket was never on quite right - on one side the installer had missed the pre-drilled holes. This year I made an extra effort to hit all the factory screws and no leak at all. Good luck! It is time for this pool to be a source of rest and relaxation for you guys!!
crek31 said:
OMG! I want it to be!!! I am so tired and I thought for sure I'd be able to fire the pump up today and then I got my schedule mixed up at work... thought I was off but here I sit. I was looking forward to swimming with Jim. I told him today, GO SWIMMING! He said but I was gonna wait for you. I said NO... Get in there and swim. So he was floating on the turtle today kicking his feet around the pool.
I will be in that pool tomorrow.
Casey said:crek31 said:So he was floating on the turtle today kicking his feet around the pool.
So after everything that has gone down... this is one of my favorite post.
Wish I could have been here to see it!
So, I fired the pump up n have a leak in the return fitting. I'm running it for a bit to circulate my chlorine for a bit n then I'll hammer it out tomorrow. I may have missed a part that needs Teflon tape. I don't know... ugh
So, I fired the pump up n have a leak in the return fitting. I'm running it for a bit to circulate my chlorine for a bit n then I'll hammer it out tomorrow. I may have missed a part that needs Teflon tape. I don't know... ugh
Hang in there girl. It's so nice to hear you've got the pool up.Casey said:
As to the return: most threaded parts benefit from Teflon tape and make sure that the cork ring is the last on and right before the keeper nut. It's not really a gasket. It acts as a slip ring so the rubber gasket that's against the outside wall doesn't bunch up and turn as you tighten everything up.
Don't use teflon tape on threaded pvc. http://www.lascofittings.com/supportcen ... lastic.asp
I used a brush on paste from home depo that said it was for use with pvc fittings and it worked great.
I used a brush on paste from home depo that said it was for use with pvc fittings and it worked great.
+1 for teflon tape. It doesn't work. I need to redo my connections with a paste. Congrats however on your progress thus far. I am glad Jim is doing better. Great news.
A guy hooked MD up with this blue plumbers stuff. It worked. So glad because Iam basically done. I swept her today n now I'm running all my numbers with the TF100.
Everything looks good so far. I think I'm done n I'm just not going to sweat the minor drips right now. I'm going to enjoy the pool with Jim.
Test results:
FC 17
pH 7.5
TA 80
CYA 20-30 (will test again later as it's only been in 2 days)
Salt 2 40 lb bags
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Test results:
FC 17
pH 7.5
TA 80
CYA 20-30 (will test again later as it's only been in 2 days)
Salt 2 40 lb bags
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Looking good and it will only get better... but you are close.
Enjoy Swim... have a cold beverage!
Enjoy Swim... have a cold beverage!
I told Jim this morning that the water will get clearer. He has no idea what I'm talking about! He said, it looks good already! I said, it's just blah! lol Let that filter run n keep up on BBB n just wait n see! You'll need your shades here real soon!
He said, it looks good already! I said, it's just blah! lol Let that filter run n keep up on BBB n just wait n see! You'll need your shades here real soon!
Casey so glad to see the pool up and Jim in it. We all have never meet but I think I speek for everyone one hear at TFP that has followed you through this, lets call it, life adventure we feel like we know you as we watched and read of your path to get to this point. OMG I feel like we have had a baby. Sorry guys you would not understand.
Congrats on Jim's miraculous recovery to this point and on finally getting that pool up and in time to enjoy some before cold weather sets in.
Thank you for sharing this part of your life with all of us....pool nuts.
Here's to Jim's continued rehab (in the pool :-D ) and you being able to relax a little
Congrats on Jim's miraculous recovery to this point and on finally getting that pool up and in time to enjoy some before cold weather sets in.
Thank you for sharing this part of your life with all of us....pool nuts.
Here's to Jim's continued rehab (in the pool :-D ) and you being able to relax a little