Forum: In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair

So we decided to take the plunge (ha) and build our first in ground pool. Yea! All the decisions have been made, contracts signed, placement staked...

I just got done digging out an in ground pool that was filled in by the previous owners. They didn't punch any holes in the bottom for drainage. ...

Hello all - This is my first post, and my first pool, so I have several questions, but wanted to start off with the one that is most urgent. Within...

I have a inground pool that is 8 years old. I had it installed with a Hayward aqua rite chlorine generator. When my pool was installed the builder...

We have a salt water pool, paver border, and brushed concrete walkway and patio around pool. We would like info on concrete sealers that play nice...

Hello all. I have a 13 year old pool which actually looks pretty good after it is acid washed; but, I would like to have the clean white look again...

i have an 18x36 in ground pool, the first liner i got lasted quite a while, over 10 yrs, and in the last 4 yrs, ive went through 2 liners. the...

I have a 16x32 vinyl poll with Cinderella CP8 Deck Mount Liner Track .I want to install a interlock deck around the pool so I need to change the...

I have a gap that is going around between the deck and the tile line. It's like the grout is falling apart, that is if it is grout or maybe some...

Hi, I am having my 35 yr old gunite pool renovated in Massachusetts. I was told any beam damage found when coping was removed would be fixed and...

Helping a buddy redo his 21,000 concrete inground pool. Removed all the concrete decking around it and old plumbing and skimmers, there where all...

The house we purchased came with the pool in question. It is the first time my wife and I have had a pool and without instructions or layout plans of...

My pool service added Sodium Bicarbonate to my pool, and shortly thereafter, a gray coating appleared on the fiberglass surface. That was six months...

Just wanted to start my research on what the best bang for my buck is on all new equipment to build a pool/spa. Also what is the latest and greatest...

Hi everyone, I just replaced my old tile with NPT file. I used Novogard silicone adhesive and grout. Should I seal it and if so what product...

Old 16x32 in-ground vinyl lined. Both Liner and concrete around pool in good shape. However - wide metal coping is heaving (uneven) and rusted. To...

So what can I do about it? I guess I can buy new jet ring replacements and from what I've read epoxy for the cracks in the skimmer but should I be...

34 year old pool recently drained, but for years we understand there has not been a drain cover on the bottom of the main drain nor the spa. I...

I'm getting ready to start a pool? Anyone have any thoughts on the ultra violet system or any other recommendations of must have items (cleaning...

We are looking for ideas for building a pool wall less than 3' from an existing retaining wall that will not compromise the retaining wall "angle of...

Greetings! New pool owner in South Florida (pool came with the house I just bought). I joined because I've searched the web for a day and a half...

Hi all, I would like to test the water in my well but I'm having a very difficult time trying to prime my pump with the well. The pump works...

Hi all, I'm completely new to pools so I'm really glad I found this site! Here's my situation: My wife and I bought a 1950's house almost...

I am new to having a pool and know practically nothing. After the pool guy comes to clean the pool, the water is very cloudy for a full two days. No...

We are building a pool and like the safety grip coping. It has a rather enlarged roundish edge so that you can hold on to it. my question is if...

Hi, I am new to the forum and have discovered a leak in my inground pool. I have cut the concrete where i suspested the leak and found it. The...

The past couple winters I noticed the water level dropped about 4 inches over the 7 months it's been closed for the winter (I use a solid cover,...

I'm 1.5 years new to owning a pool. I have been reading and watching this forum for over a year. I have learned so much and appreciate all the...

Hello All, New to this forum and looking for assistance. We have had our vinyl liner pool for about 6 years now and it has been running as well...