James Piecowye here, and welcome to this We Will Fix It podcast short featuring Colin Thomas and his recent mishap with his pool cleaning system. 

Colin thought he knew what he was doing when he attempted to use the automatic waste system to fix an overflowing pool after heavy rains. 

However, he made a few critical mistakes, such as not turning off the pump and reversing the order of the waste valve and the selector for the pool filter. 

The result? The high-pressure pump caused a blockage and shattered the clear cover of the filter.

Luckily, Colin was able to find a replacement cover with the help of his purchasing team and his daughter Ruby, and everything is back in working order. Colin admits that he should have read the instructions from his dad more carefully, but he and his wife Natalie have a division of labour when it comes to pool maintenance.

Lesson learned? 

Always read the instructions carefully before attempting any home improvement project. 

And remember to turn off the pump, open the waste valve first, and then put the multi-selector from filter to waste before turning the pump back on.

Highlight 1: Colin's failed attempt at using the automatic waste system for his pool and the resulting mishap.

Highlight 2: The importance of reading instructions carefully and following the correct order when attempting DIY projects.

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