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Forum: In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair

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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Recommended Equipment for In-ground Pools

    _________________________________________ Recommended Equipment for In-ground Pools --- being edited -- June 2018 ---...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-23-2018 12:15 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Matched Pool Equipment Sets: Pump / Filter / Valves / Feeder / [Heater] / [etc]

    ___________________________________ Matched Pool Equipment Sets ___________________________________ Matching pipe size to pool volume

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-20-2018 07:51 AM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQs & Guides: In-ground Pool Construction & Repair

    S-)___________________________________ FAQs & Guides: In-ground Pool Construction & Repair ___________________________________ ...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-14-2018 05:59 PM
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Cartridge Filters, Pro & Con

    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...

    Started by Enigma869‎, 06-13-2014 09:45 PM
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  1. Making deep end shallow - What to use as fill

    This year we have to replace our vinyl liner in our in ground pool. While we are getting into this repair we thought it would also be a good time to...

    Started by Sharon‎, 06-02-2011 07:19 PM
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    06-05-2011 12:25 PM Go to last post
  2. Tiles detereorating

    I never could spell. Hi everyone. My San Juan fiberglass pool was installed with tiles that were not baked properly and they are starting to...

    Started by wsommariva‎, 06-05-2011 08:48 AM
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  3. What to use for patching a chlorinated rubber/gunite pool?

    After 9 hours recently completely removing a flaky HOUSE paint that the previous homeowner used, I've found many cracks and crevices in my gunite...

    Started by treed678‎, 05-22-2011 12:43 PM
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    06-04-2011 10:39 PM Go to last post
  4. looking for self GC info

    Looking to GC a pool here in Orlando and want to peek around. Thanks

    Started by popeye1972‎, 06-04-2011 03:52 PM
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    06-04-2011 05:21 PM Go to last post
  5. Cleaning and repairing pool tile.

    Hello everyone, Recently I've noticed a large build up of what I've been told is hard water on the surface of the tile lining my pool. After...

    Started by JasonV‎, 06-03-2011 02:02 PM
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    06-04-2011 11:56 AM Go to last post
  6. No questions,

    just a long-time lurker of the forum who is ready to sign up and attempt to be helpful. The information on this site has been invaluable to me over...

    Started by ifinditunderground‎, 05-25-2011 02:21 PM
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    06-03-2011 10:14 PM Go to last post
  7. Help needed with IG wall repair/replacement

    I have a 16' X 32' IG that is in need of some TLC. I bought the house, with the pool a little over 8yrs. ago, and I have been told the pool is about...

    Started by Handy_Home_Guy‎, 06-03-2011 12:12 PM
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    06-03-2011 07:16 PM Go to last post
  8. Bought house, with pool, it was left untouched for a few years 2

    Bought this house, was a foreclosure came with a pool, wasnt looking for one, but i have it, and would like to get it working long turm goals would...

    Started by *ryan‎, 06-02-2011 02:19 PM
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    06-03-2011 07:09 PM Go to last post
  9. Multiport problem

    First, let me say I am so excited to find this forum. I spent about 2 hours last night just reading threads. I have an algae problem, but I think I...

    Started by True Blue‎, 05-30-2011 07:40 AM
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  10. Ug pool- cement? -is a liner really necessary?

    here in costa rica- the 2 most common pools i've encountered either are lined with ceramic tile or just painted? tile is VERY EXPENSIVE here- so...

    Started by maclelld51‎, 06-02-2011 10:11 PM
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    06-03-2011 06:48 AM Go to last post
  11. newbie- building 2 in ground pools- 20k gal. and 4k gal for kids-have questions

    i own a small b&b in costa rica and want to put inground the above 2 pools. 16.5 ft x 33 ft. - avg depth 4 ft- estimated 16k gallons? 23 ft x 4 ft....

    Started by maclelld51‎, 06-02-2011 09:55 PM
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  12. Beadcrete questions

    This was offered to us an upgrade option on our pool. It looks very nice and I'm sure it's durable like the more well known PebbleTec. My main...

    Started by DoctorJJ‎, 06-02-2011 08:36 PM
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  13. Electrical Terminology & Safety Tips

    It goes without saying that water and electricity don’t mix. It can kill you. Here are a few tips and suggestions that may help you. But first, a...

    Started by BigTallGuy‎, 06-17-2010 07:06 PM
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    06-02-2011 11:09 AM Go to last post
  14. Need advice on where to buy IGP...PLEASE

    Am looking to buy an in-ground pool to install on own with help from a contractor. I have been researching them on-line, but just not sure which...

    Started by mtn_lover‎, 05-16-2011 12:21 PM
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    06-01-2011 11:25 PM Go to last post
  15. Question Torn filter grids - Need to replace

    First summer in our new home - time to open the pool. We purchased the house from my parents last fall and are trying our best to get the pool up...

    Started by pineapple1‎, 05-30-2011 02:29 PM
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  16. Buying a house with a pool--need advice

    Hello everyone. Glad I was able to find these forums. My wife and I are buying a home, closing on it May 6th. The house has an in-ground pool....

    Started by jmac31‎, 04-26-2011 04:32 PM
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  17. ndorn

    My cement and vermiculite bottom pool which has a vinyl liner has developed a spring due to the high water table because of the heavy rains the...

    Started by ndorn‎, 06-01-2011 08:00 AM
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    06-01-2011 05:59 PM Go to last post
  18. Removing sand from pool (from filter)

    it looks lilke the sand is coming from the filter i pass the vacuum, i backwash and rinse when the pump is off, the sand doesn't come on (at night)...

    Started by etroisi‎, 05-31-2011 02:33 PM
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    06-01-2011 03:25 PM Go to last post
  19. Vermiculite Bottom / liner problems

    Hi, we are entering our 3rd summer with our new pool. Summer one was great except we started getting some wrinkles in the shallow end near the end of...

    Started by BWayne‎, 05-30-2011 01:02 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    05-31-2011 09:40 PM Go to last post
  20. Building my own pool

    I want to build my own pool in Fort Worth, Texas. I used to be a GC for a national homebuilder so I know the process. Does anyone have any advice,...

    Started by fortworthjoe‎, 05-29-2011 11:25 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-29-2011 10:46 PM Go to last post
  21. Question To tile or not to tile?

    Hello, I'm about to build a pool but have received opposite opinions on tiling from each of the contractors I have consulted. One says that in a...

    Started by sea.of.wheat‎, 05-24-2011 07:42 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-29-2011 04:28 PM Go to last post
  22. Cool I fixed it myself--now what? Tucson summer is here

    Hey guys--i could really use some help here i have a spa/pool combo running off 1 filter system: I had disconnected the heater, my return flow to...

    Started by craig‎, 05-29-2011 09:42 AM
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  23. return inlet help

    I purchased a Poolskim, and it connects to the return inlet. Two problems, in the instructions for installation, they show the return inlet...

    Started by brad527‎, 05-28-2011 09:26 AM
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    05-28-2011 10:12 PM Go to last post
  24. Inground Pool Main Drain Plumbing

    Good day all, I found this forum in an effort to get information about my pool. We purchased this home back in '97, and the pool was sitting in...

    Started by byron366‎, 05-28-2011 01:02 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-28-2011 09:35 PM Go to last post
  25. moving a chlorinator

    I need to move my chlorinator and started digging to see what's involved. The first thing I noticed were the hoses were the flex type, is this...

    Started by mp11735‎, 05-14-2011 12:37 PM
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    05-28-2011 08:54 AM Go to last post
  26. Valve has small leak

    We are renting a house that has an inground pool. We have everything up and running, however, the valve that operates the two skimmers has a very...

    Started by BLillard‎, 05-26-2011 11:45 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-27-2011 10:20 PM Go to last post
  27. High return pressure to spa

    Hi all, My return pressure to my in ground pool runs about 18 psi. When I switch over to my spa it jumps up to 35 psi. Yes the filter is clean. ...

    Started by whit5751‎, 05-27-2011 12:13 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-27-2011 04:48 PM Go to last post
  28. Parts for a 20+ year old inground?

    Hi there, I need coping clips (18) for a 20+ year old pool. Unfortunately, I do not know the brand of the pool or anything like that--I just have...

    Started by kristeneva‎, 05-25-2011 11:30 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-26-2011 09:16 PM Go to last post
  29. Feedback on Badu StreamII

    I am in the process of putting in a new pool, and want a swim jet installed. My local PB is recommending the Badu StreamII system with a single pump...

    Started by KaseyNewman‎, 05-26-2011 06:42 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-26-2011 08:20 PM Go to last post
  30. Pool Liner Replacement

    I had a thread a couple weeks ago about a leaking pool. As it turned out my liner was torn in the corner and needed replaced. I shot a timelapse of...

    Started by pigbat‎, 05-25-2011 10:20 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-26-2011 02:34 PM Go to last post

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