Start up tonight? (or tomorrow)

16 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
16 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
b8mn1
Original Author
16 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
16 years ago
Ben,

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

looks like you did a super job!!!

ready to swim or what?
ausman
16 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.
b8mn1
Original Author
16 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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