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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...
We are thinking of replacing the liner in our 16X32 inground pool next year....any ideas of the cost? No stairs, oval shape. If anyone in Ontario has...
This is our first pool and we arr close to hiring a PB that we like who is recommending the Clear O3 ozone with fusion inground chlorine and mineral...
We are about to build an in ground pool and am looking for any advice. This will be our first pool and would love to know what is best. We have 2...
Am Considering using FIX A LEAK to correct a small 1/8"/day leak in excess of normal evaporation. Have there been any recent experiences on use of...
Hi All, I am looking to have an inground pool installed, I live in Gloucester County, NJ and would love suggestions! Not looking for a gunite or...
Hi, there's a thin black tube from my chorinator to the return and it cracked at the chlorinator spewing water. Is this an easy fix or do I need...
I have 2 returns in an inground pool (18X36). The return that is furthest away from the pool equipment (approximately 40ft) seems to flow properly...
Hi Everyone I am obviously new here....I am just beginning to get quotes on building a new inground gunite pool. I have a few questions about the...
First of all,,, thank goodness this forum is here... This is my first time buying a home that has a pool and I need some advice? I have a salt pool...
Hello, I have been in the pool service and repair industry for quite a few years and am getting ready to build my first pool. Actually, building...
I am having my first pool installed and just heard about Auto-Fillers from a friend, but my Installer is advising me against it. I would sure...
Hi, we just purchased a house with an older (20-30 years) pool. We want to remodel, primarily to incorporate an integrated, electronic cover as our...
Perused the "net and found a product from Natoseal that claims you never have to replace your pool mastic after using their product. I've trusted...
We just purchased a house which came with a beautiful pool in HORRIBLE condition. We know we need to get the pool retiled (and maybe new plaster)....
The heater will ignite with flame to all burners and after about 20 seconds or so flames will go out. Wait a few seconds (maybe 10?) and flames will...
I was out doing some pool maintenance a couple of weeks ago and noticed our pool liner in one spot has pulled away from the coping and dropped down...
I live in Orlando FL but am part owner of a hotel in Greenville NC. The spa has a fairly quick leak that is not effecting the pool. There are two...
Just thought I'd give an update on the paint situation. Looks like the mono-epoxy stuff we used is crap. As soon as we started using the pool this...
i have an inground pool and noticed after i filled it a few days ago that the liner had slipped out for about a 5 inch span. i played with it a bit...
Hello everyone, Many thanks for the great info in this forum. Can anyone please help with the following? I have searched the forum and so far...
Hi, I am going to be replacing my 20' x 40' IG liner, but the water table is currently higher than the bottom of the pool. After I drain the...
Under my stairs.. below the bottom flange, the liner has pulled or torn loose. It has exposed a patch of the underlying bottom stair wall about 1/2...
I'm replacing my inground pool liner and I noticed that there are both fiber and rubber gaskets available. Which type should I use? Also, the...
Couple of quick questions regarding foam wall :- 1. Should I be attempting to install 125ft foam wall in one piece ?, or should I be cuting it down...
Hello, I was recently given a 27' round pool. The pool was manufactured in '97 by Home and Roam. I've done some homework and found out that they...
I'd like to put a pool in our yard. We have about 1.3 acres, but the area is very shaley. An in-ground pool would be my first choice, although I'm...
I bought a new home that the builder defaulted on the loan and went into custody of HUD. It appears as though the pool was used one season one year...
Hi everyone, I hope that I can get some help. After my plaster was installed I made the mistake of hosing down the plaster wall. This created...
Start-up technician added 31% muriatic acid for the first time by rapidly squeezing the plastic gallon bottle twice in succesion. The acid sprayed...
When installing a new 20 x 40 IG liner with Vinyl Steps, Question - when during the installation process should I be attaching the Vinyl Steps Gasket...
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