Experienced Pool Guys - Jet/Inlet Fittings ?

[slow99]

I'm trying to install a pool cooler to take the water temps down - I'm reading 91/92 degrees currently. I need to put the piece into one of the side jet fittings. The problem is, I can't figure out how to get these fittings unscrewed. It looks like there might be a special tool that fits these by looking at the raised pieces of plastic on either side. For reference, these fittings are flush with the side of the pool, so getting some sort of plier or vice grips isn't happening.

Jet 1:






Jet 2:

[dsrtuckteezy]

let me know how the pool cooler works. if you arent in my pool before noon, you might as well just take a hot bath instead

[slow99]

let me know how the pool cooler works. if you arent in my pool before noon, you might as well just take a hot bath instead

My buddy has one, it works like a champ. Cools about 10 degrees if you run it a few hours a couple of consecutive nights. His inlet fittings, however, he could just turn by hand to unscrew and attach this:

http://www.mistcooling.com/mist-cooling-systems/pool-cooler.html

[lincolnboy]

I cant tell but my,jets you have to have a special tool to remove it.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I thought you were building one of these

http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-swimming-pool-cooler/

[slow99]

I know Classic in Grapevine remodeled/added Pebbletec before I bought it. I just called them and they said yes, these flush mounted ones are newer. She said you push the right side notch to the left and then twist the left side notch to loosen. We'll see I guess.

[bcoop]

http://www.hottubworks.com/part-2-WRW5203-item-hottub-jet-tool.php?utm_source=GoogleProducts&utm_medium=CSE&utm_term=HTW1956&utm_campaign=GoogleProducts&zmam=8865791&zmas=9&zmac=97&zmap=HTW1956&gclid=CJjNyej2kscCFQqsaQodsfAA7w

Don't take that as fact, I don't even own a pool. The picture is poor but looks like it may work?

[slow99]

Well, they sure as hell aren't turning by hand. They've been in there for years and brittle. As soon as I touched it with a screwdriver it broke off.
Guess I'm calling someone tomorrow to come swap them out with regular jet fittings. Let me know if you recommend anyone in Dallas/Lake Highlands. Thx

[lincolnboy]

What I didnonce and seemed to work ( havent tried in 100° heat) was disconnect the vaccum and run the booster pump. It cooled but dont know in this heat

[brent98gt]

Hey Jody,
I'm pretty sure this is the tool used to remove those flush mount returns. I cant get them at 1 Stop none of the suppliers have them, these jets are pretty rare. It looks like the flush mounts you have are the standard 1.5" threaded on the backside they could all be swapped to the more conventional style jets cheaply... just need to get the old ones out.

http://www.aquastarpoolproducts.com/docs/specsheets/VSJW102.pdf

[lincolnboy]

Im still trying to fiqure out what to use from pvc to makesome jet sprinklers for the pool to cool it down.

[slow99]

Hey Jody,
I'm pretty sure this is the tool used to remove those flush mount returns. I cant get them at 1 Stop none of the suppliers have them, these jets are pretty rare. It looks like the flush mounts you have are the standard 1.5" threaded on the backside they could all be swapped to the more conventional style jets cheaply... just need to get the old ones out.
http://www.aquastarpoolproducts.com/...ts/VSJW102.pdf

Awesome man, thanks for your help. For that price, I ordered one - much cheaper than having someone come out and replace the jets. We'll see in a few days when it gets here. Thanks again!

Im still trying to fiqure out what to use from pvc to makesome jet sprinklers for the pool to cool it down.

Did you see my link in post #3? Those work and for $30 that's hard to beat.

[Probie]

We sell these

http://glacierpoolcoolers.com/?page=products

choo$$$$$ choooo$$$$

[lincolnboy]

This is what i plan on doing.

[kingjason]

let me know how the pool cooler works. if you arent in my pool before noon, you might as well just take a hot bath instead

My moms was this way growing up. For some reason the last two I have owned stay fairly cool. Of course there's only two of us so not as much water movement. Maybe more water or thicker concrete?