Forum: In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair

we have a 16x32 inground gunite pool thet previous owners had filled in with sand...we finally got all the sand out and the pool pressure washed,we...

Hi from Western North Carolina, I am a new pool owner. I have a Blue Hawaiian Fiberglass Pool (12,000 gallons), Jandy AquaPure EI Pool Salt...

Sooo.. I jumped in my pool yesterday and landed footfirst on top of one of the main drains.. foot went straight through the drain cover. :( I...

I have an old pool 1956' Concrete, plaster then Marcite then diamondbrite on tidal property. I removed the diamondbrite, found loose plaster in...

Went to open my pool and found the liner is ripped, time for a new one :( The pool is a 20 x 40 with walk-in steps. If it matters its a Foxx Pool. ...

Hi all, Our pool coping (inground pool, concrete single pour coping) needs a refresh. Has several small cracks from concrete settle and needs ...

I have a fiberglass inground pool. It's 20,000 gals and needs new motor. I would like to upgrade to something more efficient. I have 1 1/2 inch lines...

Hi all, I have a 20x40 (18x36) depending where u measure from) inground pool with diving board that was bulit in the 50's. The pool holds roughly...

Hi I am repumbing my inground pool and was wondering if I disconnect the pool drain and skimmer will the water drain?Reason is the valves and...

I saw somewhere else today that there has been a recent change in building codes in FL that (among other things) require any pump larger than 1hp to...

Hey there. I am hoping someone can help. I am an avid do it yourself-er, but am new to the pool world. I have a pool that is probably 30 years...

I want to add a return inlet in my in-ground shotcrete pool and am seeking advise. What diameter hole should I core drill for a 1.5" pipe? Any...

I am thinking of having a pool and spa installed and the following was recommended as top of line: 2 hp jandy pump 3/4 hp polaris pump with model...

My wife and I are in the design process of building a pool. I have been left the task of researching equipment. I have done some research on heaters,...

HELP! I'm new to the forum so please be gentle. Here's my problem My pool is now 8 years old. When it was built, the builder installed a...

I recently bought a house which had a working Hayward super pump with 2 HP WEG motor on it. The motor is dead and I am planning to replace entire...

Good morning! Thanks for a great forum! I am designing/building a new in ground pool/spa. I need some recommendations for new equipment. I am...

First off, I must say I am new to the pool thing. I recently bought a house with a pool. It has an old 1 hp pump. I have no idea how old it is and...

The o-ring for the union to my salt cell split. Unfortunately there is no place to cut the plumbing and insert a coupler without going all the way...

I'm in the early planning stages for an in ground pool. Trying to figure out the best components for my pool (pump, filter, cleaning system, etc)...

Me and My Husband just got a new home with a built in pool our first in ground pool . It is an older pool but it has a sand filter on it.We...

Greetings: My husband and I previously owned a house with a vinyl liner pool and were pretty happy with it. We are in a new house with lots of...

Hi, after browsing the forums it seems best to submit a pic of the piping with your question. I'm trying to ID the piping, just left a pool store...

I have a 30 plus year old Pioneer Spring Board. I have replaced the board since they do still make them, but my problem is the spring finally broke....

just signed a contract for a new gunite pool....have so many questions and have no idea where to turn? Should I do a diving pool, is the equipment...

Hi, We have a 16x32 IG with a motorized hideaway pool cover. While repairing a corner tear in our liner, I unwittingly removed the damaged liner...

Hi, I have a cracked eyeball fitting on the steps of my inground liner pool. The steps are white plastic and the plastic outlet fitting that is...

I am in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Outside of the city limits. In Natchitoches Parish. I started digging my IG pool Monday. On 3/5/12, I obtained a...

I have a question regarding a leak in a gunite pool. I have a 15 X 40 gunite pool that is losing right at an inch a day. The water level stops...

Hi, A couple of years ago the wife and I decided to get a pool. We ended up with one of the blue Intex pools from our local discount store. Our...