Forum: In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair

Hey everyone! This is my first post on this forum. I recently moved into a house and am working with the pool now as it was getting a little green....

I'm sure that is not what they are called but I'm looking to solve a problem I have. When my pump turns off, all the leaves etc.. that have been...

I just had a new pool constructed . They filled it with water last week. Initially the water was pea soup and we could not see anything. it cleared...

In new pool and spa construction, where the temperature sensors go. Is there a specific distance like half way from bottom to top?

Does anyone have a good comparison chart detailing all of the various benefits, durability and value for todays plasters. I see we can go from the...

OK, I know this is a "goes without saying" thread, but I learned a lesson the hard way today. You can see my related thread: ...

I am having an inground pool put in and everything is ready for the grunite. Temperatures out side will be in the 50's with nighttime temperatures...

I have just recently found this site and was glad I did. Have been reading for a few days and there is some really good info here. Thought I would...

Hi Im wondering were to buy 2 2in. pvc unions ,I want to build a bipass tube to replace my intellichlor salt generator they want almost most $50 for...

I would like to drain my Pool and patch the plaster it then paint it. I have heard pools can pop out of the ground when emptied. I live in Cape...

Got a question that I'm hoping this forum can help with. I've read everywhere on my problem and am just not finding anything that matches my specific...

Hello, I have a 26'x46' concrete slab in my backyard that the previous home owner used as a basketball court. I have since removed the basketball...

I inten to replaster my pool this spring. The bid I got today had a "pool restarting" charge of $575. I suppose this is nothing more than dumping...

I'm about to replaster my pool and replace my old lights with Fiberstars Jazz color lights. I need help deciding whether I should go with a colored...

I am just about to give the final payment to my swimming pool contractor. Before I give him the last check I need to address a concern that doesn't...

I have decided to replace my liner in the spring. The current liner had to be patched in several spots when I tried to close it. I drained it...

Hi, I am a DIY I have an old cinder block pool and have to re plumb with pvc, anyone know how to run pvc pipe thru the cinder block and make it...

We are in the process of trying to pick an installer to put in a pool and this is turning out to be quite a daunting task. I started this process a...

I have a 24' AG, 9 or 10 years old. I have two holes in the liner. The pool is almost drained and I am wondering if it would be wiser to replace...

A few of my screw-type brass conrete-deck anchors broke this spring in the process of removing the winter cover (now two and half years old). Two...

All of my pool/spa pumps have died. I'd really like to DIY replacement and use it as a chance to replace/change the flow of things. Currently, I...

I have a friend who recently bought a house with a fiberglass in ground pool. The previous owners recommended that they empty about half of the...

I'm replacing my 2HP Whisperflow Pool Pump. The piping is currently solvent welded at the intake and outlet so I have to cut the pvc pipes to remove...

My pool is 15 years old and needed resurfacing. I chose the only authorized pebble tec installer in the area and also the company that did the...

I have a Waterway brand sandfilter on a 1.5HP pump. Because of a recent divorce, I haven't had the extra money to pay for a permanent electrical...

I currently have 1hp PAC-FAB challenger pump. I think it is about 10 years old. I run the pump 24/7 6 months out of the year in Alabama. This year I...

I have a Pool Pilot DIG-220, Serial DG0051316469. The cell was replaced last year (SC 36). The equipment seems to be operating normally. Water...

I have a 2HP two-speed Pentair Whisperflow pump (model WFDS-8 #011523) that is acting up. It doesn't start all the time - and it seems to be getting...

Hello I have an inground vinyl liner that was installed in 1998, so it is 12 years old. I am noticing that the water level is dropping faster...