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I must admit that this advice is quite shocking to me. I've owned 5 homes with in ground pools and would take a cartridge filter 100 out of 100...
First off I would like to say what a great site this is to have! Before I make any purchase I always research as much as I can, and I trust all of...
I currently have a sand based filter. My motor died last year and I'm looking to replace it, as part of this I would also like to change the sand...
i have a 1960s kidney shaped pool with stains in its marble dust plaster, i wanted to know if anyone has done the aqua bright instead of replastering...
We have an old concrete pool 25x40'. Shallow end is 4' deep end is 8' with a slope in the middle. We're in the process of repairing cracks in the...
I'd like to get some thoughts/opinions on self installing a smaller delivered fiberglass pool. My research is conflicting.. They can be had for...
I'm having my pool remodeled and we're starting plaster tomorrow but I told the contractor that his guys forgot to fill in a 4" hole in diameter with...
PB chiseled the crack and patched it with hydraulic cement (Hc), but the HC don't look very hard. does pebbletech will adhere to the HC?
Aloha and thank you for having this forum. Being a new pool owner in Texas, I've learned a lot in 24 hours and know that I have already saved $$$...
I have a PVC return line that is below the water level I need to re-plumb. Is there any way to "plug" the pipe so I can make the solvent welds?
Does anyone know where I can buy ProSeries Techniseal natural look matte finish paver sealer? Also any tips for the do-it-yourselfer would be...
New here, enjoy the info already. I am building a 30-35000 gallon pool. I am needing advice on the equipment and cleaner. I prefer pentair will have...
Hello all bought a house late last fall has in ground pool that has been left abandoned for a few years liner was all torn and has a vermiculite...
I am considering replacing our old, very old, DE filters for our 66,000 gal outdoor pool with a large Pentair TR-140. Is a special sand required. ...
We have a '24 round '4 foot deep above ground pool we drained just below the inlet jet for winter last year and there was only about 2 inches of...
I am replacing an old single speed 2HP pump (Purex Ultraflow) with a Haward Ecostar VS Pump, the issue I am facing is the new pump is 26.1" in length...
Greetings, I'm assisting my father with getting his in ground pool ready for summer and we seem to have quite a mess on our hands. It is an...
Hey guys, new to owning a pool. I'm fairly versed in most pool things but this is one part of pools I don't quite get. We have an infinity edge pool,...
Reworking old stainless steel wall concrete bottom pool,have tries everything but gasoline to try and clean up the old dull stainless...
I am a former lurker and new user in this forum. We built a pool at our last house about 6 years ago and sadly moved. So, now we are...
First gunite pool. We're in Kansas City, so a true four season climate. After draining and cleaning the shell, which was shot in December, we...
Hi replacing my liner, currently trying to find a resource for online liner company reviews. Any recommendations for an online liner source or...
Re-doing a concrete bottom pool that has stainless sides/ no liner, NEED sealant for the concrete/wall joint? soneone told me to use a vulcan...
Well I did something stupid which I hope doesn't come back to bite me. I decided to replace my mastic joint myself. Took all the old stuff out and...
Hello everyone, this is my first post here and I would like to get some advise. My wife and I recently moved in to our first house which has a...
Hi all, The problem i'm having is that I need to replace my current pool pump. Unfortunately, the previous owner used a rebuilt pump, and I can not...
We have an 36 year old steel sided in ground oval pool that needs a new liner and the coping replaced. Can anyone assist me in where to buy the...
I am brand new to pool care/maintenance and had a few questions. The pool has been unused for about 2 years and was poorly covered and full of...
We bought a house with a 50 year old concrete pool with chalking, bubbling, and peeling paint. We opened it last summer, but were not able to use it...
Hi, New to the forum. replacing liner in a new home to us and found one coping joint that has become misaligned. Is there a relatively easy solution...
Last year was our 2nd year with a 18'x36' in ground vinyl liner pool. During the summer when heavy rains occurred there would be water behind the...
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