[SOLVED] I Had A 20X40 Inground Pool Installed On A Slope. The Pool Company Had To Build Up The Low Side To Make It Level Using The Dirt From The Hole. ...

the pool looks good but the concrete on the end that had to be built up is slipping and pulling on the deepend pool wall. They told me that the cause of the slipping problem is due to the decorative eggrock we put around the concrete, however, they never told us not to use the rock. now the problem is occurring on the shallow end where the deck is and we are at a loss of what to do. The pool company wants 1200 to break up the concrete on the deep end and replace. Is this a common problem or is this bad workmanship? Thanks for your help!
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I think they are using what you did as an excuse to cover their oops, They should stand by their installation and fix it for nill. if the concrete is not standing up to the p[ool , then they did not engineer the installation and make it good for the support of the pool
they drive cars on 6 inches of concrete, and if installed correctly it will last forever

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The difference between an inground and above ground pool cleaner is determined mainly by the structure in which it is built and the range in terms of depth and length in which it can go. Inground vacuums are designed to facilitate deep ends of pools and can go to depths of up to eight feet.

You should also keep in mind that routine maintenance activities like vacuuming and backwashing your pool can also lower your water levels, so be sure to add water as needed.

Automatic Suction (Suction-Side) Vacuums

Best for: In-ground pools. Another type of pool vacuum goes by the name “automatic suction” or “suction side” vacuum, depending on the manufacturer. It operates much the same way as a whole-house central vacuum system does.

How often should I vacuum my swimming pool? In general, it`s a good idea to vacuum your pool once a week. You should also vacuum your swimming pool any time you notice large amounts of debris, dirt, or leaves on the floor of the pool (for example, your pool may need vacuuming after a heavy storm).

Cleaners aren`t meant to stay in the pool 24/7. This is true for all cleaners. Pressure side cleaners run on a schedule every day so why take it out? Leaving the cleaner in the pool 24/7 increases its exposure to corrosive chemicals in the water, such as chlorine or shock.

You do this to stop too much dirt and debris from getting inside your filter and this also helps to keep your filtration system operating efficiently. If there is not much visible debris on the bottom of your above ground pool, then you can just vacuum on the `filter` setting.

Our top pick, the Dolphin Nautilus CC Plus, offers all the functionality and convenience you`d expect from a robotic pool cleaner at a mid-tier price point. This robotic cleaner is designed for in-ground pools up to 50 feet long, and it cleans your pool end-to-end in around two hours.

Robotic Pool Cleaners: All-in-one cleaning solution

Unlike manually cleaning your pool where you have to brush your pool then vacuum out the dirt and debris, robotic pool cleaners do it all in one go!

While some people choose to brush the walls of the pool after vacuuming, Adrian Harrison of My Perfect Pool suggests it`s the first thing you should do. `To minimize the chances of algae, the walls and floor of the pool should be brushed weekly,` he says. `Pay particular attention around the steps and in corners.

With time the sand in your filtration system will break down into smaller particles and get out into the pool. These small particles will have no problem going through the filtration system and in the end, get mixed with dirt. This could be a reason your pool gets dirty even after you have vacuumed it.

Compared to automatic pool vacuums, handheld pool vacuums are much more affordable than their fancier, robotic counterparts. If you need a pool cleaner that won`t break the bank, handheld is definitely the way to go. More powerful. Some handheld pool vacuums can deliver higher suction power than automatic pool vacuums.

Barley straw. Barley straw is a natural way to fight algae. On contact with water, the straw starts to break down, and as it does so it releases peroxides into the water which combat algae. Available in mini bales, or as a concentrated extract of barley straw liquid, it`s a natural way of chemically fighting algae.

Grab a brush and some baking soda. Bicarbonate, the active ingredient in baking soda, is an effective spot treatment to help kill the algae and loosen it from the wall. Make sure you really get every last particle free; black algae has particularly long and stubborn roots which makes it a persistent strand.

Use oxygenated and not chlorine bleach, or a diluted vinegar solution for wood and concrete decks and to kill algae, moss, and other growth around the pool. Add dishwashing soap for especially dirty decks, or pressure washing equipment for cleaning the pits and pores of stone, concrete, and brick.

You can use a commercial pool deck cleaning solution that is formulated for concrete, or you can make your own by mixing warm water and dish soap. Should you choose this route, begin with 10 parts water to every 1 part dish soap. Choose a mild degreasing dish soap for the best results.

A manual vacuum should be run as long as it takes to remove all visible dirt and debris on the bottom and sides of the pool, says Genco Pools & Spas. For a small, well-maintained pool, this usually takes around 20 minutes. For a very dirty small pool, or a maintained larger pool, it may take around 45 minutes.

While some inground pool cleaners will work, they may damage an above ground pool liner. The main difference between above ground cleaners and an inground cleaner is the tread and size. The smaller size allows them to clean smaller areas and they also don`t require a separate booster pump for operation.

It`s easy to remove algae, debris and dirty water from your pool or hot tub with the right wet/dry vacuum. Shop-Vac offers a simple, quick alternative to cleaning pools without dragging larger pool pump equipment out of storage.

Can you use an above ground pool pump on an inground pool? Sure you can, as long as the pump is at or below the pool water level, and you have a very small pool.

NOTE: If you`re worried about putting an electric vacuum in your pool, don`t be. They`re perfectly safe. Also, check out our favorite robotic pool cleaners specifically for inground and above ground swimming pools.

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I had a 20X40 inground pool installed on a slope. the pool company had to build up the low side to make it level using the dirt from the hole. the pool looks good but the concrete on the end that had to be built up is slipping and pulling on the deepend pool wall. They told me that the cause of the slipping problem is due to the decorative eggrock we put around the concrete, however, they never told us not to use the rock. now the problem is occurring on the shallow end where the deck is and we are at a loss of what to do. The pool company wants 1200 to break up the concrete on the deep end and replace. Is this a common problem or is this bad workmanship? Thanks for your help!

ANSWER : I think they are using what you did as an excuse to cover their oops, They should stand by their installation and fix it for nill. if the concrete is not standing up to the p[ool , then they did not engineer the installation and make it good for the support of the pool
they drive cars on 6 inches of concrete, and if installed correctly it will last forever

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I had hit a somewhat hidden stump on the lawn..bending the blade. Took the deck off and replaced the bent blade. Put the deck back on and now the cut seems uneven. It appears that the deck is now uneven. I attempted to follow the directions for a side-to-side leveling. Started with trying to measure the blade height and am struggling with getting to a spot where I can measure the blade on the left side. By looking at the deck, it appears to be uneven. I am struggling with being able to raise the left side of the deck.

ANSWER : I’ve only had luck removeing the deck, turn it upside down. Measure blade, mark, remove blade, insert large pipe over spindle, bend in direction. Re-install blade, and do it all over and over till straight. Measure in several locations.

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I have a 1/2 horse wayne shallow well pump. At times the water in the house slows to a trickel. This will happen for about 40-120 seconds then the pump seems to kick on and the pressure is restored. I have replaced the high low switch and the problem persists. Please let me know any thoughts on the problem. Thank You

ANSWER : Check air in your water tank should be less than you’re cut in pressure..

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Troy Bilt Lawn Mower pull Cord broken

ANSWER : There should be four bolts holding the cover on that houses the pull cord assembly take the bolts out look inside you should see the rest of the broken cord at the other end there is a spool that the cord rolls up in to pull the cord until it stops the other end of the cord is a not in the cord pull on the knot the broken peice should come out turn the spool 2 times in the direction that is against the pressre while holding the spool in place feed the new cord in through the whole that you pulled the broken cord out of then tie the cord in a knot wind the rest of the cord up then feed the other end of the cord through the new pull handle tie the cord in a knot put the housing back on

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Couple of guys tried to help me on this, perhaps you guys could come back. I forgot to mention there is a pressure tank bladder type on the discharge side. Could the air in this tank be messing with the prime. I checked the intake. It has water in it after bleeding air from the discharge system where before it was dry before purging air. I think there is air in the system and wonder if it is coming from the pressure tank?. i open up one of the discharge valves and a lot of air comes out. Should I put a valve on the pressure tank to take it off line until I get water from the well?

Mar 12, 2010 – Could it be the check valve? I took it off and the flap appears to be working correctly. This well has been here a long time. Never given me any problems. I do have galvenized couplers on the discharge and intake sides. Old. Could these be leaking even though they show no sign of water? The discharge is able to hold 30 pounds easily overnight. I do not hear any vacuum in the intake when I take it off. Could the pipe to the well have a leak? I know I would have to insert a sleeve but I do not want to go through the hassle if I do not have to. I had put on a brand new pump from the hardware store that did the same thing so I think that would elliminate the pump as being the problem.
I disconnected it for the winter and rehooked it up. The galvanized couplers on the discharge and pump side are old but do not appear to be leakeing as I taped them well. The check valve seems to be functioning well as I took it off and the flap works correctly. The well is not pulling water. there does not appear to be a vacuum on the check vale when I losen it. could the check valve be bad? I am aware I might have to resleeve the well, but do not want to hassle with this if I do not have to. I want to eliminate everything else first. i put another brand new pump on it to see if it was that. That partiuclar pump which was the same thng did not work either.
I took the pump nose off and looked at it. The one way valve appears to be working fine. The impeller is working fine also evidenced by when I turn it on witht the discharge cap off, water shoots out. When I open one of the discharge valves and turn it on, the pressure drops to 10lbs. At this point the prime water has moved through the pipe and and the pump does not soound like it has any water in it. I pull the cap off and have to “reprime it again.” It again goes back to the pressure gauage rapidly fluctuating while pump on. I disconnect pump on intake side I hear no vacuum. The guage is on the discharge side. The seals on the pump nose do not look frayed or damaged. The pump is not leaking water in any of the joints. The pipes on discharge and well side do not appear to be leaking.

ANSWER : My friend, please boil your question down. Your title has to do with riding mowers but the leaking, bladder, impeller, air bubbles, pressure tank, check valve comments seem to be migrating toward a pump of some kind – well? spa? pool? irrigation?

Briefly, any system that involves a water source, a water moving device, water storage device and ultimate useage is subject to leaks … into the system and out of the system. If this is a well and you have air in your system, your pump may be sucking air at the well or any loose connection between the tip of the pipe and the inlet to the pump. Your bladder could have failed but from what I can get from your comments, this is not the case. On the pressure side, neither air nor water will leak in … only out.

Please recheck all connections. Make sure your check valve is installed correctly and not leaking. The check valve assists the foot valve, which may have failed.

I am more inclined to think your well may be at the end of its useful life. To prove or disprove, you could have a plumber put a vacuum gage on your pump. He or she can answer this question is about 90 seconds based on this test. Expect to pay for one hour of time, which will be less than the time you have already invested in your project.

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I have a problem leveling my mower deck. I level it at the sides and front .I use the mower and it cuts uneven. mower is deck is out of alignment. less than 1 hour on it.

ANSWER : The deck could be bent, or you will probably have to level the back of the deck as well. Another thing to check is the air in the tires, this can cause an uneven cut. Although the tire may look pumped up, with the weight of a person on the tractor can cause an uneven cut.

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Trying to replace the pull cord , can’t get last housing off to get to coile up old cord , the shaft has a nut on the end that the auger screws into but i cannot get that piece off as there is no where to put a wrench to stop the turning of the engine shaft so i can torque the nut in the other direction to get it off , what do i do to get this pull cord replaced?

ANSWER : Use an impact wrench it will hit the nut so fast it will loosen it befroe the engine car turn over

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When i pull the rope it backlashes half way through the pull

ANSWER : Hi, You have most likely sheared the flywheel key which puts the timing out. Remove the flywheel and replace the key. Regards Phil.

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