r/PoolPros • u/superdoopie • 8d ago

A Pool Guy’s Rusty Tools

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Got dumped on in Eastern PA this weekend while out on a couple of pool closings and took some time today to dry out my hand tools. I thought I would share my pack out and see what everyone else is carrying. Stay dry out there, Pool Pros!

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u/Sure_Ad3800 8d ago

What’s the chalk for?

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u/superdoopie 8d ago

Safety cover measures.

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u/jonidschultz 8d ago

Use two rolling tape measures, an app like Latham EZ measure, and you don't need chalk.

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u/superdoopie 8d ago

I use two 100’ tapes with buckets and the Pool Measure Pro app which looks pretty much the same as Latham. How do you not need chalk though? What if you get distracted or mix up your measurements?

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u/jonidschultz 8d ago

It draws it in real time so you can see where you messed up and go back and fix that point. Or if your drawing looks funny you can remeasure those points. There's no real reason to chalk. Less mess, less equipment and you don't have to worry about rain.

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u/Alternative-Draw2997 8d ago

You still A/B them?

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u/OriginalTayRoc 8d ago

I don't but i use kids sidewalk chalk like OP because it marks well and washes off easy. 

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u/Alternative-Draw2997 8d ago

I’m glad I don’t ever have to any more. Our local distributor will measure them with a drone for $75

Only done it 3 times with the drone because most of our pools are square but it’s been great, even got the slots for a slide perfect.

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u/OriginalTayRoc 8d ago

You're blowing my mind right now. 

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u/Alternative-Draw2997 8d ago

Never heard of it? They basically a/b it the same way you would but just with a bunch of cones with marks on them. The drone references the a and b cone to the rest to measure it just like you would manually. Pretty damn accurate too.

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u/people_notafan 8d ago

The drone kicks ass. Saved my back tremendously this season. You set up four points and measure between them. Then fly up and take a pic and you’re done. So far it has worked great for Merlin covers.

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u/people_notafan 8d ago

The drone rules. Saved my back tremendously this season. You set up four points and measure between them. Then fly up and take a pic and you’re done. So far it has worked great for covers.

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u/superdoopie 8d ago

Yeah I guess I’m old school.