Forum: In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair

What concrete product should I use to fill bottom depressions? I have an existing vermiculite/portland mix. I need to fill these in before my new...

Hi - My new pool had shotcrete done on Tuesday 5/29/2012. Within hours, there already were these hairline cracks showing up. I live in Chandler,...

Hi All, New to the forum. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Here is my situation. I'm in southern California, just purchased a home...

We are building a pool, and trying to figure out how deep and long the deep end should be in comparision to the remainder of our pool. We are...

r Joined: May 9th, 2012, 2:45 pm Posts: 3 My husband and I kind of inherited this home last yr after we lost our home on April 27th, 2011 to...

We are in the midst of new home construction and already have the gunite shell for a 35 x 11 foot (16,000 gallon salt) lap pool (it was built last...

My pool has started losing water (about 4 inches a day (inground 16x36). I am watching to see where it ends, but there has developed over the last...

I've looked at many, many pictures of my (old Admiral S-20) skimmer and every picture shows the weir flap (part number 85001500) in a position that...

I'm replacing my pool liner with a new one. The vermiculite needs some repairs. I have made all the repairs except for the deep end hopper. I have...

I actually just came to the forum to poke around and do some research, so I don't have a specific question this evening. This is my second full...

Hi Iam new to this forum and we are thinking about purchasing a Radiant inground pool. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with these or...

Hi all I have a 20+40 inground pool I have 2 skimmers with great suction and I have 4 return jet two work great and the other 2 are extremely weak...

I just opened a 16X32 in ground Vinyl liner pool that has a concrete coping backed up with concrete pavers forming a deck. The coping was made from...

My pool build started on Tuesday and I need to choose a color for my pool finish. Do any of you have Aqua Mini Pearl brand for your finish? Also...

I attempted to use the search functionality first, but unfortunately with a new account, the forum won't even let me do that. So I'll pose a...

We just opened our 18 x 38 pool & see that the liner (installed approx. 10 years ago) in pulling out & down at the corner in the deep end. It...

Hi: I hope to learn lots about pools here, to prepare for getting one in (I hope), 2 years. I've finally convinced my husband that it's worth it!...

I am wondering if there are any drawbacks of locating my filter, heater and pump about 60 feet away from my pool.

Our pool company opened our pool yesterday while I was out. It's a 20'X40' old sylvan that was replastered last summer (also new coping and tile). ...

We are 80% finished with the pool - pending Pebble Tec spray later this week. We have decided to have a separate color for the tanning ledge (Sand)...

I have a 16x32 kidney shaped inground Polynesian brand pool with a low- hung liner. It was installed almost 30 years ago and needs some repair work...

We opened our pool after several years of no use. After opening it we discovered the liner in several places the bead at the top of the liner has...

Have a 16x32 in-ground pool with Vinyl liner...that is shot. It's 12 years old, so can't complain. So, we need the liner replaced. I have been...

My 15 year old black plaster pool looks pretty good after all these years. I acid washed some of it recently and looks even better. Don't need new...

Hi Folks, I was previously thinking larger pump motor and matched filter, but thanks to The Pool Forum I've learned that smaller motor and larger...

Hello, I am new to this forum. I moved into a Texas home last year with my first pool (~ 30,000 gallons - 10 yrs old). Initially, I kept watering...

I am curious how the vacuum port and skimmers are plumbed into the main drain. It appears there is a line from each skimmer down to the main drain,...

My raised spa has a small "spa control panel" installed just at/below the water line. The spa control (4-button) unit goes into a standard plastic...