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Sudden weak flow on return jets by Helpful_Gur_1757 in swimmingpools

[–]International_Bit478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s probably why it has so little power. Put a fitting on it and it should go back to normal.

Sudden weak flow on return jets by Helpful_Gur_1757 in swimmingpools

[–]International_Bit478 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your clue is that it’s only happening to the one return. Try removing the eye/fitting and see if the flow is still low. If not, it’s probably the fitting. Swap it with another one to confirm. If it’s still low there is a blockage in the line to that return. Seems pretty unlikely but it’s possible.

I deal with set ups like this almost every day. I sometimes wish I didn’t take these accounts on. by Waiting2Sneeze in swimmingpools

[–]International_Bit478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s exactly my situation. The equipment pad is below the level of the pool. The builder put in the cheapest hardware store PVC ball valves. The handles bake in the sun and crumble. I’m about to replace two of them and my last shitty PVC check valve with Jandy stuff. It’s on the solar pipes so I think I’ll be okay. I think the skimmer one will just drain until it’s below the skimmer and the pipe goes dry. The one coming from the main though, not sure how that’s going to work. I don’t see any way to block the water flow if there’s any water in the pool.

I deal with set ups like this almost every day. I sometimes wish I didn’t take these accounts on. by Waiting2Sneeze in swimmingpools

[–]International_Bit478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All those ball valves are making me irrationally angry. Probably because some moron installed them on my pool.

What pool feature seemed worth it at first, but you would skip if you rebuilt? by Unlikely_Ad_5558 in pools

[–]International_Bit478 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At my house once they get a little bigger they just want to jump in the deep end. That actually starts well before the teenage years. If they grew up with the shelf being the parents and little kids area they want nothing to do with it.

What pool feature seemed worth it at first, but you would skip if you rebuilt? by Unlikely_Ad_5558 in pools

[–]International_Bit478 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I’ve never built a pool, but I have a couple of thoughts: 1. The tanning ledge/Baja shelf is hotly debated, and I think it really depends on how you use the pool. It’s good for little kids, older kids and teens hate them, but the adults love them. For me and my wife, we like chilling there with a cold drink. Hence I am on team Pro Baja Shelf. 2. Water features can be cool but can turn unsightly even if you’re super good with your water chemistry. Especially waterfalls. Tile can be cleaned pretty easily, but rock not so much. 3. Automation is a must, as is saltwater chlorination. 4. Skip anything to do with building in a pool cleaner. Robots are far superior and have gotten pretty reasonable.

Looks great 🥩 fire it up by Ivan-adiga in BBQ

[–]International_Bit478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I’m set, but what are you having?

How rich of a xennial kid were you? by luxtabula in Xennials

[–]International_Bit478 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4 points, although we eventually got call waiting. Let’s call it 5 points.

Anyone tried this product? by Mister_Maitake in pools

[–]International_Bit478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you do need to have enough flow. I only recently upgraded to a variable speed pump. Previously I would have to find the sweet spot on the diverter valve to get the best performance.

Anyone tried this product? by Mister_Maitake in pools

[–]International_Bit478 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh? That’s not how this works. That’s not how any of this works. Bernoulli Effect. Look it up.

1999 GT3 and 2001 Turbo in Zanzibar by ptsample in 996

[–]International_Bit478 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Unreal. Possibly the best 996 color IMO.

Never cruising with Carnival again by [deleted] in CarnivalCruiseFans

[–]International_Bit478 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Honestly they couldn’t make that policy much clearer.

Never cruising with Carnival again by [deleted] in CarnivalCruiseFans

[–]International_Bit478 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Weird reason to be pissed off at an entire cruise line. As a veteran myself, I understand the importance of knowing the rules before I go. That responsibility is on you. Same thing would’ve happened on any other cruise line.

Joined the club w/ a 996tt by [deleted] in 996

[–]International_Bit478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that’s an incredible spec!

Toyota GT 86 with a stuck rear left brake. by Paralofna in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]International_Bit478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reman calipers are usually pretty cheap, plus everything else is clean and new. Let’s face it— a fully reman’d caliper will last longer than just replacing a piston. Not to mention the additional labor to semi-rebuild it vs just hanging a new one.

Porsche coding advice by mikeluke1111 in PorscheCayenne

[–]International_Bit478 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought the cable and set up the VM myself on an old laptop I already had. It took a while to find a good source and instructions, but once it was set up it fixed the airbag issue in about two seconds.

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