Start up tonight? (or tomorrow)

17 years ago

Hi all!!,, It's been a while since I've posted but got PT yesterday, acid washed and pressure washed today.. and its filling......

I have been doing an O/B project thatn I started in January... other than a bad tile installer (and $2000.00 wasted) its gone pretty well....

I think I'm ready to fire the equipement off soon (at least turn on the lights until it gets a little more full)

The Pebble Tec company installed all the covers and finished the interior of the pool, but they would not cut off the loop in the skimmer....

I think that is all I need to do before firing off the equipment.

What is normally used to cut the 2"(?) PVC loop? How much material do I leave or cut it flush with the bottom of the skimmer?

Looking for info soon...

I will post a couple photos... its been a long road, but one I would not hesitate to do again...

Thanks,

Ben

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b8mn1
Original Author
17 years ago
Well, maybe to answer my own question...

I cleaned and vacumed out the bottom of the skimmer and I can see the two pipes look like they are glued to threaded fittings... If that is the case, then I should be able to just cut them apart (above ground) and unthread them...????

Is this right?

Thanks, Ben
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b8mn1
Original Author
17 years ago
Any plumbers? anyone want to take a guess...?

Someone, please give me some direction... I need to get my equipment up and running...

Thanks,
Ben
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stevenbr
17 years ago
Ben,

Maybe start a new thread.."plumbers help!"

looks like you did a super job!!!

ready to swim or what?
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ausman
17 years ago
that is correct. Cut the pipe and remove the two pieces by unthreading them. Take it easy as you cut to avoid straining the skimmer ports. A small angle grinder with cutting blade makes it quick and easy.
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b8mn1
Original Author
17 years ago
When I first posted my solution, I cut the pipe and tried to unthread it... They were pretty tight and looking like it was stressing the skimmer, so I stopped.

I finally got a pipe wrench on it and they just unthreaded...
Then I had to get the equipment on.. The plumber reversed a check valve to "charge" all the pipes after he was done... It took me a while to figure out my "blocked" pool inlet..

Mostly all is well now,, balancing the ph then I will add clorine...
How do I program my intellitouch??

Thanks, Ben
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