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Alt.Home.Repair - Home Improvement Usenet Group

Alt.Home.Repair is a worldwide Usenet news group that is used to discuss various aspects of Home Improvement.

There are 212 threads in our archives.

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Paver patio question [3 articles]

J Carter - 2012-04-14 18:39:00 [In: Contracting | Decks & Patios | Driveways & Walkways | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
We are having a paver patio installed in our back yard and have now gatjered all bids and designs. One contractor, who has a great design and a quality line of pavers, has NOT bid poly sand as ...Paver patio question

What Is A Penny Worth? [3 articles]

Rebecca B - 2012-05-02 23:54:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
It is an old question, one we have heard many times What comes 1st the chicken or the egg We have the answer Bidify comes 1st The marketing arm for Bidsson So let=92s say it=92s the chicken that w...What Is A Penny Worth?

An actual on topic question (electrical) [10 articles]

Just got done changing out a GFI outlet on the box next to my pool. It looks like everything is working okay, but the circuit tester indicates an open nuetral. Anything I need to look for or can I...An actual on topic question (electrical)

I Love The Blue Berry Lake [2 articles]

Blueberry Lake - 2012-04-18 20:09:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Windows & Doors | ]
Blueberry Lake is a natural four-season playground. Strap on cross-country skis or snowshoes and take to our network of private trails straight from your back door, or dust off your skates and choo...I Love The Blue Berry Lake

Where do you get (pool) raw leaf netting material? [2 articles]

Dakar F. - 2012-04-23 05:32:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
My pool skimmer is in good shape but the plastic netting is torn: http://picturepush.com/public/8102234 I went to three stores today looking for the raw netting to replace but none had any for s...Where do you get (pool) raw leaf netting material?

How to calculate cost per effective pool chlorine liquid vs powder [41 articles]

Susan Chiang - 2012-05-01 22:36:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Q: How do 'you' calculate the cost per effective chlorine between liquid versus powder? After googling, I find most answers say it fundamentally doesn't matter whether you use liquid (6% or 12%) ...How to calculate cost per effective pool chlorine liquid vs powder

Easiest way to drain a pool (no, there isn't a pool drain) [38 articles]

Arklin K. - 2012-05-05 18:40:00 [In: Landscaping & Gardening | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
What's the easiest way to drain a pool at low cost? I have a swamp that I need to drain and refill. It's a pain siphoning with a garden hose. I have a pool vacuum hose (1.5 inches in diameter) ...Easiest way to drain a pool (no, there isn't a pool drain)

What is this inground pool wall actually made up of (gray, blue, white) [19 articles]

In another thread, I was advised to acid wash my pool walls to remove what appears to be crystalline calcium deposits - but - I stopped after doing only one section because of finding no plaster i...What is this inground pool wall actually made up of (gray, blue, white)

What is this white scratchy stuff on the sides and bottom of my pool? [98 articles]

Arklin K. - 2012-05-14 17:54:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | Walls & Ceilings | ]
Here's a picture of the walls of my pool I just drained: http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/8195947/640/8195947.jpg What is that white stuff? It's sandy. It's scratchy. It's smaller than sand ...What is this white scratchy stuff on the sides and bottom of my pool?

Pool Jandy valve - is there a way to repair (especially crowded) [49 articles]

Arklin K. - 2012-05-21 21:52:00 [In: Pest Control | Plumbing & Water Supply | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Drained my pool to clean it up and may as well fix a long-time leak in a Jandy valve that is very hard to get to. Here's a picture of the pumps with the dozen Jandy valves scattered about: http...Pool Jandy valve - is there a way to repair (especially crowded)

Does anyone have experience removing a paramount PCC2000 pool cleaner op up head? [3 articles]

Arklin K. - 2012-05-07 14:53:00 [In: Cleaning & Sanitizing | Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
Does anyone here have experience removing a Paramount PC2000 3" diameter pool cleaner pop-up head? http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/8203134/640/8203134.jpg In other threads, I'm emptying and...Does anyone have experience removing a paramount PCC2000 pool cleaner op up head?

Can a Little Giant pool cover pump be repaired? [15 articles]

Peabody - 2012-05-14 20:38:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
I have one of these: http://www.amazon.com/Little-Giant-Horsepower-5-MSP-Submersible/dp/ B000LGA666/ From the reviews, it appears this pump has a defective design such that the power cord eas...Can a Little Giant pool cover pump be repaired?

Does it matter if a Jandy valve is mounted with the INLET wrong? [9 articles]

Arklin K. - 2012-05-21 21:48:00 [In: Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs | ]
In another thread, we determined I needed to replace my cracked Jandy valve. I have nagging questions I'm hoping a pool owner might know. LABELS: My pool equipment is well labeled but I don't...Does it matter if a Jandy valve is mounted with the INLET wrong?

Do I need $6,000 water softener for 12 to 14 grains of calcium in well water? [98 articles]

Following up on the crud on my pool walls, I called a water softener company over who arrived today to give me a $6,000 quote to put in a water softener system in my garage. http://www.kinetico....Do I need $6,000 water softener for 12 to 14 grains of calcium in well water?

Why Is A Tank Water Heater Better Than A Tankless? [9 articles]

Hi, Why is a tank water heater better than a tankless? There is another thread on this subject but I got there late. Many poster favored a tank water heater but there no explanations of why. ...Why Is A Tank Water Heater Better Than A Tankless?
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