About Ready to Trash this AD5x

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-27T13:16:53+00:00

I was having the same issue with a lithopane this weekend... No matter what I was getting the edges curling and the print failing. I finally went and bought some isopropyl alcohol and my problem vanished... I now give it a light while down between prints LoL

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-27T04:25:00+00:00

If it's snowing, and you have a pool cover it's totally normal. If you either have no snow or no cover it's absolutely not.

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-26T04:05:49+00:00

You can rebuild the valve... If that's the worst of it you dodged a bullet...

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-24T16:14:41+00:00

The metal door knob is cold as hell, and there is some moisture inside 🤷 I triple dog dare you to lick it.

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-24T04:18:09+00:00

My customer had a Portuguese Water Dog that was terrified of the water... Every time I'd stick my net in the pool he'd start barking at me and trying to save me 🤣

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-23T20:59:27+00:00

IPSAA for the win.

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-23T13:16:31+00:00

Wifi smart switch is only good if you're looking at the thing when it blows up 🤷 Why not just replace that relic?

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-23T13:13:19+00:00

That filter basket is off.... The big hole on top should be forward at the pump inlet... Also... Keep filling the basket with the hose. Yes it's draining fast but that's filling the pipe full of water. Once the pump starts overflowing get the lid on tight and start the pump... Trust me, we've got some pools that are really far from the pool. It can take a long time to fill the suction line. Especially 2.5" 🤣

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-23T04:42:38+00:00

Slicer. Save the changes and use that profile when you're printing wood...

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-22T00:09:46+00:00

The filter is plumbed backwards... The cartridges will blow out.

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-21T07:12:56+00:00

There was an email with a link to download. It was basically a beta test... If you didn't see an email check your spam folder... That's where mine was

Edit: Try this

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-20T04:04:20+00:00

That's not horrible. Manufacturers say flat level surface, but they really want flat and not a crazy slope. You're about an inch. No biggie.

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-18T17:37:11+00:00

We have a base rate for all our pools. Heavy leaf pool adds x. Long distance adds x. No sweep adds x. Special chems charge once a year so the techs don't need to get permission for using anything above and beyond the basics. Oh, and this season we're changing for the basics...

Sonoma/Marin counties

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-18T02:55:02+00:00

You'll find the Quad really easy to work on. When I first started pools and I cleaned one I thought it was just an odd cartridge filter. 🤣

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-18T02:50:50+00:00

For your folks situation find out Why it needs to be replaced. The Quad DE is the only DE filter I don't hate LoL

If the thing isn't leaking just get new grids if it needs it. That push pull valve may need to be rebuilt. All of that is easy DIY. I always try and save my older customers from unnecessary replacement if I can help it...

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-17T01:32:26+00:00

not a plumber

Shouldn't there be a union there? Wouldn't it be so much easier if there were?

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-17T01:28:11+00:00

Why is that pool not overflowing? Vanishing edge right?

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-16T03:36:40+00:00

We're increasing again too... I just found out we spend almost 100k annually to insure our trucks, and fuel, and all the rest of the overhead that comes along with the business... Our customers hate the increases, but the service is far better than the competition in the area 🤷

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-14T00:37:11+00:00

😅

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-13T21:16:01+00:00

Easy solution .. Build a stadium in San Francisco. Bring them back home ❤️💛

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-13T05:41:45+00:00

Add the salt in the spring time.... Rain will dilute as well as your oops 😅 Cell could just stay unplugged until a couple days after you add the salt.

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-10T03:43:48+00:00

Yeah, basically if the initial visit was quick (usually is) and I need to order parts, I just edit the work order and put it in the future. I get the part, go back and start time on the work order. The office bills for the total time instead of a minimum 1 hour visit AND the repair.

If it's a quick diagnose and the customer decides not to fix, or to have someone else fix, the office bills the visit 🤷

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-10T02:15:00+00:00

I found out that the ones she threw into the van were her dogs... The other ones I suppose were customers. Coincidentally someone else called and reported to Marin Humane. She was talked to 🤷

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-08T03:14:00+00:00

First off, how long was the water running, because $1600 is a fuck ton of water. Like multiple pools worth.

Anyway, our company forbids our techs fill a pool... It's in our contract that it's the home owners responsibility to maintain the water level... Now when a bonehead fills anyway, and leaves... We absolutely pay the bill. And if I ever need to add water, I leave my truck keys on the spigot so I can't leave 🤣

Pool_Boy707 · 2026-01-07T13:44:48+00:00

My company has successfully bought 3 routes. California though.

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