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mfhache
05-28-2014, 08:17 PM
So what can I do about it? I guess I can buy new jet ring replacements and from what I've read epoxy for the cracks in the skimmer but should I be worried about cracked lines now? I blew them out completely and put duck valves on so I don't think its freezing. Thoughts?

PoolDoc
05-29-2014, 02:51 PM
. . . membership updated.

Sorry, but without seeing the bits you have left, it's hard to say what your options are. If you want to post the pictures online, and link to them, you are welcome to do so. (Flickr, Photobucket, Picasa, etc.)

Watermom
05-29-2014, 03:03 PM
Or, email them to poolforum@gmail.com and reference this thread number (23925.)

(Hint: It will be faster if you can link it yourself than if you email them. We're pretty swamped!)

PoolDoc
05-29-2014, 03:13 PM
Yeah, it will be a week b4 I can post pics . . .

That's why I didn't mention that option. (Next week Cameron will be through all his registrations AND the middle school Wyldlife Camp he's been working on, so I'll have help.)

mfhache
05-29-2014, 03:22 PM
No problem at all. I hope Imgur is acceptable. What I plan on doing is getting some H20 Glue or Epoxy and fix the skimmer as best I can.

http://i.imgur.com/fYW7AvNl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/71lNhaml.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pigUtxCl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pRJSCGHl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/kkjcwgil.jpg

PoolDoc
05-29-2014, 05:04 PM
The skimmer is fixable; the eyeball, not so much.

Measure the inner and outer circle, and see which threads it has (2" FIP or 1.5" FIP), then shop around some online pool parts houses. Be ready to email them the pics.

mfhache
05-29-2014, 05:07 PM
The skimmer is fixable; the eyeball, not so much.

Measure the inner and outer circle, and see which threads it has (2" FIP or 1.5" FIP), then shop around some online pool parts houses. Be ready to email them the pics.

I was going to hit the local pool stores after work. They have a warehouse of replacement parts. Hopefully I can pick something up.

Even with the cracked jet rings can I start to fill the pool? Are those rings just holding the liner in place?

PoolDoc
05-29-2014, 07:19 PM
I think I'd try to get things fixed, first.

But suit yourself.

mfhache
05-29-2014, 07:46 PM
Well I fixed the jets and am currently letting the epoxy set on the skimmer. Tomorrow morning I'll give it a quick leak sealant application then finish filling it up. I'll post a completed pool opening likely this weekend :)

PoolDoc
05-29-2014, 10:01 PM
Thanks.

mfhache
06-01-2014, 07:38 PM
Well I've opened the pool and it looks great:
http://i.imgur.com/e5UCrXZl.jpg

I'll post in my other thread for BBB with my levels. Thanks

Watermom
06-01-2014, 09:47 PM
Beautiful!!