The Home Improvements Thread (2)

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Tinuva said:
Also get a pool cover for winter if you can.

No sun means that stuff doesn't grow and basically you end up with no cleaning needed when summer arrive.
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Do have a pool cover.. I think that the lack of a pump to move and filter the water has now resulted in the algae flourishing..
 
WAslayer said:
Do have a pool cover.. I think that the lack of a pump to move and filter the water has now resulted in the algae flourishing..
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Interesting, during winter I do not run a pump at all. No such problem. There is some dust that settle but in summer it takes 1 day of running to get rid of.
 
I.am.Sam said:
anyone have the pressure washers at home ?

looking at the karcher range

what do you guys use

mainly for washing cars and the yard
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Karcher is great

I have a Ryobi that works like a charm. My first Ryobi lasted at least 10 years before giving up. Replaced it with another Ryobi since all my hoses and bottles were still fine.

If I had to buy brand new I would look at Karcher first.
 
Any cheap, interim, suggestions for a well point pump..?

Just need something to tide me over until I can get something proper installed..
 
Hey guys and tips for joining another piece of PVC pipe to this outlet. Want to connect it to an elbow and direct the water to a different point.

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So a dumb question.

I am bit immobilised at the moment but was hearing crazy things when the pool pump was running over the last few days. I went to wier and saw that the pool lost 3-5cm of water since the last time I looked at it. Ironically, I had to replace the weir cap as it was cracked .

I’ve looked at the solar heating , the pump and weir can can’t seem to see anything leaking. I can’t see if the it’s going to the backwash as the overflow goes straight into sewer (don’t ask - it’s the only way to do it considering elevation / gradient of property ).

Can’t see what’s happening in the pool as it is covered and I can’t remove it.

Could the pump selector (backwash / filter/circulate) have given up the ghost? I’ve been here for 5 years now, and have never changed it. Just wondering if I can solve it cheaply first before calling a professional.
 
Cut a +- 50 mm slotted V down the side of the same type of pic pipe, heat it for about 120mm and when soft push it in.
 
D tj said:
Cut a +- 50 mm slotted V down the side of the same type of pic pipe, heat it for about 120mm and when soft push it in.
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Sounds great. Will try. Thank you.
 
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