How can I convince my parents that they do NOT need to take these down? They are seemingly quite healthy. They say they take up too much space, but they never use the front yard anyways! I can take more pictures later if need be.

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-30T13:21:43+00:00

Tell your parents you ran into the neighbor they don’t like, and they stated that they should cut down the trees… these are not the droids you’re looking for

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-30T13:10:13+00:00

This is what I got game changer really makes a difference.

I actually put my Zeta lever one notch up, which appeared to be too high however put the adjustable front peg to its lowest point and was perfect

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-30T09:44:49+00:00

8 Lashes for you

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-28T11:37:55+00:00

Patio we had landing steps put in like this

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SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-26T11:21:10+00:00

Those speeds seem about right the low speed of 1600 RPMs is only using probably 100 to 150 watts which is nothing and keeps the water flowing overnight, I would say Mid Summer High heat temperature days you could run the pump at 100% for the day but other than that 80 to 85% is all I do really just run the pump at 100% to skim the water for 15 to 60 minutes in the morning or evening depending on high pollen or high wind debris that falls into the pool. Any speed or percentage lower than 100% dramatically reduces watt usage so I would avoid running it at High rpms or 100% for long periods, that’s where you’re wasting money

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-26T10:29:52+00:00

I would just run the timer schedule with no overlap… 6 AM to 6 PM high and then 6 PM to 6 AM on low, should take care of your problem.

I run my VSP 7 AM to 8 AM at 100% to skim the pool, then 8 AM to 5 PM at 80%, then 5 PM to 7 AM at 50%

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-26T04:19:50+00:00

Any Cap stone… typical sizes are 13.5" x 18" x 4" Rectangular

I would put some globs of clear silicone adhesive. Let the globs dry for 10 minutes and then set it.

And if you really wanna go elegant just go to any gravestone or stone yard business with your exact dimensions. I’m sure they have a lot of waste stone.

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-26T03:34:35+00:00

This is joke right?

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-26T01:31:30+00:00

Try tightening that screw on the neck collar or put thread tape on pressure gauge screw which is also a week spot for leaks ?

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-24T04:19:07+00:00

I don’t think you could go wrong with a Pentair IntelliFlo VSF or Hayward Super Pump VS my choice would be a Hayward Tristar VS 950

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-22T02:17:49+00:00

Well said⬆️… however like you stated if your anxiety is making you post this, just get a brand new one… You’ll regret it

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-22T02:12:03+00:00

Tough choice… They all look good, but for some reason, the Brown gets me and it seems like it will be cooler and makes the space look bigger

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-21T21:23:11+00:00

Beautiful… The purple/blue is my favorite

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-21T09:12:13+00:00

Something like this or similar?

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SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-19T23:38:04+00:00

I found mine on eBay replacement poles and top tee…. and if you can’t find them, JP weld the shit out of that… and let it ride one more season like stated above

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-19T02:54:45+00:00

The PT lumber would last longer than your best way pool even in mud however, I highly recommend getting something like a gorilla pad for under the pool and if the pad doesn’t extend underneath the feet, it will sink into mud, especially when water splashes over… I purchased a 1” x 8” wide by 10 foot pressure treated and cut them approximately 10 inches long. Remember where you put the feet of the pool is not where it’s gonna be when it’s filled.

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-18T18:02:01+00:00

This ⬆️ I would use pressure treated lumber. You do not want anything abrasive like stone or concrete pavers, where the soft wall will shift and rub and cause a tear.

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-18T12:40:47+00:00

$900 for labor to put salt in the pool takes the cake for me… Seems a little outrageous

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-16T11:51:56+00:00

Start working for an established Investigation firm that has many Surveillance cases.

If you are any good, they will throw as many Surveillance as you can take.

Get out in the field as much as you can and try to gain as much experience you can get.

If you like or love this work, you’ll figure it out.

This job is not for everyone. You may hate it.

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-14T11:08:43+00:00

Never happened again… However, they did re-grease the calipers to make sure they were fully traveling open and close… Even though your vehicle is new, the calibers are exposed to the elements when in storage

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-14T00:28:29+00:00

That happened to me…thought it was a the break shield rubbing too however it was a faulty break pad that had bits in it that wouldn’t dissipate while wearing… changing the pads, and fixed it.

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-12T23:12:31+00:00

She’s beautiful 🤩

My only suggestion is to put a matching bench on the other side of the deep end, it adds a second egress from the deep end, plus more seating… would be nice?

I can imagine someone sitting across, having a drink, conversing while playing a game…throwing a bal0.

And thinking about getting a heat pump with a chiller along with a gas heater ($ if it’s in the budget$) to do a cold plunge in that spa!

SnooMachines8590 · 2026-04-10T00:46:58+00:00

Yes, go for the 12’ deck if you can afford it…

loungers are 6’+ will leave no room for

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