u/GilletteMC — reddlx

Pretty much overhauled an entire pool last year from pump, plumbing near the pump & filter, new filter internals, liner etc.

I noticed that my return jets like to blow a small portion of bubbles from them. I noticed this after replacing the plumbing around the pump + filter. I installed slip unions on all of the lines so maybe they’re coming from there? It didn’t happen before the new plumbing was installed. Not sure if it’s really much of an issue, I’ve left it be and the pool runs fine, I just don’t think it’s normal. Causes the pool walls to get a bunch of bubbles on them.

Also, I don’t know if it’s related but I recently noticed that when shutting the pump off, the main drain will spit out some bubbles from it right after the pool is turned off. It does it for a second or two then stops. Is this related? Also, is this normal?

I’m thinking maybe I should put lube on the slip union gaskets like I’ve done on the pump filter lid gasket. What do you think? Thanks in advance

Have seen many people build strike mats online & thought I’d share my build process as well. I took some suggestions from other posts along with minor changes.

Layers: three

- Bottom is 1/8” plywood
- Second layer is 1/2” foamular insulation board
- Top layer is a cheaper striking mat that I bought a few months back from academy sports. It’s got about 1/2” of foam on it already so I was able to avoid needing gym tiles or some kind of foam for another layer underneath of the turf.
-hitting strip is gungho holy grail 12”x30”

I cut the foam board and plywood to match the size of the striking mat, decided where I wanted my hitting strip to go, and then used a contractor knife to cut the striking mat. I cut from the bottom (foam) side of the mat through the turf and it came out very clean as a result.

I then laid the mat over the foam board, traced hitting strip hole, then used a jig saw to cut it out.

Using loctite PL300 (it’s designed for foam board, other types may eat the plastic/rubber), I then glued them all together. I used 2 tubes but I think you’d be better off with three. I think I’ll have to go back and add more between the turf and the foam board eventually. Also, don’t be an idiot like myself and spread the loctite across the entire board. Remember the insert section as it won’t need any loctite. Spent a good 15-20 cleaning that mess.

Let it set for a day, and then put in my hitting strip. It’s lightweight so I can move it easy, the strip helps with knowing ball placement for the mevo launch monitor, it’s also a LOT easier on the joints and will give you pretty accurate numbers if you fat or thin the shot. With the old mat I was wrecking my trail elbow, and I couldn’t get decent numbers/contact with the ball. Another issue was that it’d shift as I swung on the original mat, shifting the ball during my swing.

If you’re got something similar as a setup at home I cannot recommend this enough. It makes my sim setup so much more enjoyable.

Pricing:
- plywood was $25, the formular board about $13, loctite was $6 a tube ($12 total but probably use 3 for $18), hitting strip $180, golf mat came from academy sports I believe it was $140ish.

I’m going to add some sort of rubber feet or furniture padding so that I can prevent the mat from shifting, as well as find some form of border to make the sides more aesthetically pleasing. It doesn’t shift nearly as much as what the old mat by itself would move, but I’d still like to eliminate all of it.

Hope this helps someone!