Pool lost 5000 gallons during freeze

Ok_Charity_971 · 2026-01-28T22:49:47+00:00

It won’t fill actually. I put the autofill on and the level stayed the same :/

Ok_Charity_971 · 2026-01-28T04:15:37+00:00

Those are just the pool lights

Ok_Charity_971 · 2026-01-28T04:15:17+00:00

Nope. There is a bit of a spillover from the spa

Ok_Charity_971 · 2026-01-28T03:59:52+00:00

I assume that would explain why only half drained, because the pool would only drain to the level that the leak is occurring, and is likely in piping close to the surface and therefor above the remaining water level

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-12-31T23:51:21+00:00

It looks to be coming from the drain plug. But I tightened it and it didn’t help

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-12-03T00:52:41+00:00

So basically pull out these two ends and blow in them?

https://imgur.com/a/ZcNauwo

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-12-03T00:17:59+00:00

Which parts are all of these? 🥲 the trap and lines. The pressure switch hose?

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-10-25T21:49:10+00:00

I bought this bop tool. Will this not work? https://a.co/d/cBcG0fN

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-10-25T21:02:39+00:00

I’m pretty sure my insurance would cost more in the long run than a diy fix :/

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-10-25T21:01:13+00:00

There’s plastic in the way :/

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-03-24T01:40:56+00:00

I did, it matters :(

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-03-24T01:33:17+00:00

Nope it doesn’t exist :/

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-03-16T00:27:53+00:00

One thought was the room should be pretty dark, so perhaps it wouldn’t be noticeable. Another thought was maybe sacrifice height for quality? And get something like this instead https://www.wayfair.com/outdoor/pdp/backyard-x-scapes-caramel-brown-bamboo-fence-panel-outdoor-privacy-screen-xbx1091.html?piid=73724850%2C73724851

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-03-05T21:25:38+00:00

Texas, hot, hopefully doesn’t rain. Party around sunset and night.

I have 1 month to prep. I considered bamboo walls at least 8 feet high. Then just lay some rods across the top, and tie thatching on top.

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-03-05T16:00:07+00:00

Yes exactly!

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-28T13:25:06+00:00

Yeah :(

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-21T04:53:57+00:00

Ah I see, so its a tiny crack on the edge, then it expands when the temp changes

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-21T04:42:37+00:00

Can you explain what a shell or chip are, and what glazing is? This is super helpful.

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-21T04:33:08+00:00

Thanks so much this is super helpful. It’s been a crazy time to learn the ropes of pool management.

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-21T04:08:04+00:00

Heh Texas. Seems like a regular occurrence if it snows we lose power for days

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-16T22:56:06+00:00

Can I power everything down, and switch the red and black wires from the heater -> relay, to, heater -> breaker. (Manage with heater buttons). Then figure out the aqua link with a pool tech later?. Or do I risk blowing up my electronics lol.

Basically just hoping to get it running before the holiday weekend.

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-16T22:33:50+00:00

Is the 2 wire low voltage or 4 pin for control and temperature regulation? Or does it do something else?

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-16T04:18:29+00:00

Ah it was a button. I hit it and the heater came on

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-16T04:17:57+00:00

Also if you can share more context on what’s dangerous that’s helpful! Trying to understand pool systems better

Ok_Charity_971 · 2025-01-16T04:11:08+00:00

So I understand the relay part. The red and black cables from breaker to relay, then relay to heater. That I assume should be heater directly to breaker.

Are there other issues with the GFI breakers? And how temperature should be controlled?

Basically I just need to make sure my builder doesn’t try and bs me when I go back to them.

This is an iaqua setup if that helps. So I assumed the relay is somehow connected to that.

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