Pools

[rp-]

So, anyone in San Antonio have one on here?

 

[robertc1024]

So, anyone in San Antonio have one on here?

No - in San Marcos though - I have about 200 questions to ask you though. #1 - pool light has water in it and tripped the GFCI it's on. Inground 12,500 gallons. How to fix?

 

[rp-]

Have to replace the whole fixture

 

[rp-]

Led or white

 

[robertc1024]

Bummer. #2, easiest way to fix it when it is jade green? Vacuum the snot out of it, get the chemicals right, backflush daily until it's decent again? Chemicals first?

 

[robertc1024]

Led or white

incandescent light I'm pretty sure.

 

[rp-]

Chems first. 12k, jade green (can see second step most likely), test pH and adjust as needed. Add 12 gallons of liquid chlorine. Brush at least once a day. Backwash whenever pressure gets up.

For the light you'll need to get a night fixture. I may be able to get you one through my work.

Who built the pool?

 

[Sugar Land]

Best bet... Make a fish pond out of it. You will thank me in the long run.

Mine was a sealed fixture. Had to replace the whole thing..

 

[rp-]

Tea hut

 

[robertc1024]

Gary out of SA. I live on top of the Balcones Fault, so it's pretty much embedded in base rock. It's got good stuff in it - way too big Hayward sand filter, two speed pump to run the spa, gas heater, Polaris. It started life out as a saltwater pool but the chlorine generator took a poop and I didn't have the $$ to replace it, so I started putting chlorine in it.

Gotcha on the pressure - that's my business. I can tell when the filter starts clogging up because the water doesn't flow as well out of the spa into the pool. Biggest issue is that when the weather gets warm, and the algae starts going, I don't know how in hell to stop it.

 

[shortround]

Pools are a big waste of money any way you look at it. Electricity to run the pumps, expensive chemicals to stop algae invasions, more chemicals to "balance" the water, not to mention the time required to skim, vacuum, and back-wash.

Pools are better left to communities where more people can contribute to the maintenance costs.

 

[bmnloader]

Drain it! Mine was built in 1964. I've had to clean it since I was big enough to push the vacuum. Now, I have somebody else do it. It's kinda like a boat, Get your wallet out. I have totally re-plastered mine a few times over the last 10 years. It's great for a few years, then ...... hell, I don't even swim in it anymore! My light is in a fixture that has 1 screw holding it in the main housing. remove the screw and it should have enough wire on it to get abouve the water line. Then you can replace the bulb and gaskets. Your is probably newer than mine though.

 

[robertc1024]

Pools are a big waste of money any way you look at it. Electricity to run the pumps, expensive chemicals to stop algae invasions, more chemicals to "balance" the water, not to mention the time required to skim, vacuum, and back-wash.

Pools are better left to communities where more people can contribute to the maintenance costs.

Probably, but when it's snowing outside and you're in the spa with the wife - it makes good memories. Kids swimming in it all summer, December birthday parties with it heated. Having a TGT BBQ with more kids in it. Might be a waste of money, but not a waste of time. The former can be had, the latter cannot.

 

[Vaquero]

Never had a pool till '07.
Probably won't be without one again. Hot tubs, yeah. Hell yeah.

 

[STXdevilsquid]

Love mine, painin my ass but worth it.

 

[rp-]

Pools are a big waste of money any way you look at it. Electricity to run the pumps, expensive chemicals to stop algae invasions, more chemicals to "balance" the water, not to mention the time required to skim, vacuum, and back-wash.

Pools are better left to communities where more people can contribute to the maintenance costs.

I respectfully disagree...


I fix pool equipment for a living and have done everything with pools but sell new ones. I have an electrical license, plumbing license, and a propane license to do so. I've seen pools day in and day out for 14 years. While I personally hate looking at pools, I do know that they are great for a lot of things. Having kids, I will likely build myself a pool eventually. I'd rather have my kids playing in the pool at home than out somewhere, no?

 

[rp-]

If you guys need any help at all feel free to ask. I specialize in all aspects. I work for Keith zars here in San Antonio.

 

[robertc1024]

I respectfully disagree...


I fix pool equipment for a living and have done everything with pools but sell new ones. I have an electrical license, plumbing license, and a propane license to do so. I've seen pools day in and day out for 14 years. While I personally hate looking at pools, I do know that they are great for a lot of things. Having kids, I will likely build myself a pool eventually. I'd rather have my kids playing in the pool at home than out somewhere, no?

Oui. My kids are pretty much grown, but ours was the house that everybody came over to. We watched over them, fed them, and kicked the bad apples out. The kid my wife caught smoking a cigarette inside of my house hasn't been seen for years - by us anyway. I'd much rather have them be here.

 

[STXdevilsquid]

Nice I have a Kieth Zars pool. They are the best!

 

[Vaquero]

If you guys need any help at all feel free to ask. I specialize in all aspects. I work for Keith zars here in San Antonio.

Ok. My main pump and vac (polaris) pump both have timers with anti freeze thermostats.
Both have failed to start pumping with freezing temps. The vac timer is running about 1/2 speed.

Recommend me a pump timer / thermostat that works and isn't overpriced.
Thanks.