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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
    • Replies: 7
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    05-26-2015 11:20 AM Go to last post
  1. Underwater epoxy putty suggestion, and tips

    I have a crack in the bottom of my fiberglass pool. The quotes to fix it have been between 3-5k. It's just not something I can afford at the moment....

    Started by Aleforge‎, 05-15-2017 01:06 PM
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  2. repipe?

    hello, I noticed I had some leaks at the front of the pvc piece going into the basket and the line going to the filter. This was causing air to show...

    Started by packerfan‎, 05-08-2017 09:46 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-09-2017 12:21 PM Go to last post
  3. Return pipes leak

    I have my return lines leaking. Currently plugged and just returning to main drain. Has anyone used the ppg1 and ppg2 system to stop leaks in the...

    Started by lstinthot‎, 04-14-2017 11:57 AM
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    04-14-2017 11:57 AM Go to last post
  4. Leaky Backwash Valve?

    I've notice the water level in my pool has been dropping rapidly lately. At first I thought it was evaporation due to the temps spiking into the mid...

    Started by Phillbo‎, 03-18-2017 02:59 PM
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  5. Kool Deck restoration options

    Looking for input on Kool Deck restoration options. My pool here in Phoenix is 24 years old and has the standard Kool Deck surface. The deck is...

    Started by gary_az‎, 03-01-2012 10:04 AM
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    02-08-2017 07:49 PM Go to last post
  6. Pool Pressure Drops about 5 PSI - when valve set to full Main Drain

    Hello - I'm curious if anyone has any thoughts on this - I've noticed that when I set my valve to full main drain, the filter drops about 4 or 5 PSI...

    Started by zooba72‎, 10-15-2016 06:36 PM
    filter, leaks, main drain, pressure
    • Replies: 2
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    10-15-2016 10:32 PM Go to last post
  7. Fiberglass steps seal? new install

    Do you recommend any additional sealer or sealant between liner and rubber gasket on the fiberglass steps? Is there some type of adhesive or...

    Started by goosegunner‎, 10-14-2016 10:40 AM
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  8. Time for a new liner questions

    After 15 summers out pool could probably use a new liner. I got a quote and was very surprised that it came in at $3600. I have a 16' X 32' poly wall...

    Started by goosegunner‎, 10-14-2016 10:36 AM
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    10-14-2016 10:36 AM Go to last post
  9. Dealing with Pool Leak and what is Pressure side leak and how to resolve this??

    I have an inground pool 18 x 32 with steps. I done the Pool bucket test. It stays the same when the pool is off. When I turn it on I lose about 1/2...

    Started by phillipjko‎, 09-08-2016 10:23 AM
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    09-08-2016 10:23 AM Go to last post
  10. Clog somewhere in system?

    Originally I thought I had air coming into my system (another thread) and now that I've replaced the pump (sigh) I realize there is "just" a clog...

    Started by mkelley‎, 09-03-2016 05:19 PM
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    09-04-2016 09:01 AM Go to last post
  11. Smile How do you know when to replaster your pool

    My pool has become seriously pitted due to loss of CYA over the winter. It is very difficult to get the algae scrubbed out. It has a few cracks but...

    Started by crandies‎, 08-29-2016 06:15 PM
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    08-29-2016 09:06 PM Go to last post
  12. replacing flaked out areas of grout above tile with polyurethane caulk

    Hi, I noticed that there are several small areas where, along the tops of my tile, the grouting has flaked away. Where there is grouting missing,...

    Started by three4rd‎, 08-23-2016 08:47 PM
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  13. Leak in newly installed liner

    I have a leak, about 1" every 24 hrs. I had a similar leak in my old liner but not as prevalent. Here are the steps I have gone through at least...

    Started by selectstar‎, 08-08-2016 09:06 AM
    leak liner
    • Replies: 3
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    08-12-2016 08:41 PM Go to last post
  14. pool leak?

    Hi, I have a 100,000 litre above ground pool, installed sometime in the 80's. It's all concrete, with a vinyl liner. This year, for some...

    Started by Shakushinnen‎, 07-17-2016 03:32 PM
    pool leak
    • Replies: 3
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    07-22-2016 11:27 AM Go to last post
  15. Question on Pool Repair

    I have to replace my liner, coping, cover, steps, etc... The pool had been neglected for a long time and it's in bad shape. Lot's of holes in the...

    Started by zooba72‎, 06-21-2016 02:54 AM
    repair, repairing cracks
    • Replies: 9
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    07-02-2016 12:48 AM Go to last post
  16. location of main drain pipe

    Thank you for allowing me to join your forum. I need help determining the location of the main drain pipe which goes from my main drain at the...

    Started by sks24‎, 08-02-2014 12:37 PM
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    06-25-2016 01:58 PM Go to last post
  17. How to stay underwater without scuba gear?

    Pool leak I believe caused by vacuum pulling out vinyl patches made some years ago by American Leak Company. I need to go down and re-patch back what...

    Started by phillipjko‎, 05-17-2016 11:19 AM
    • Replies: 2
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    05-31-2016 11:24 PM Go to last post
  18. Best way of knowing pool leak

    Water was at level. Pool had some patches done before by American Leak company some years back. but after Pool vacuum put on the water level drop...

    Started by phillipjko‎, 05-17-2016 09:31 AM
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    05-30-2016 03:31 PM Go to last post
  19. Sealing a Leaking Pool Light Conduit

    For those of you that have had and fixed a leaking pool light conduit, which method did you use? As far as I have been able to find, there are 3...

    Started by Shifty‎, 05-16-2016 11:28 AM
    • Replies: 3
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    05-19-2016 09:04 PM Go to last post
  20. best way of patching vinyl liner 10 ft deep water loss leak

    I think the aqua bot Vacuum took out 1-2 of the patches made by American Pool Detection made a few years ago (4-5 yrs back). What is the best way of...

    Started by phillipjko‎, 05-17-2016 09:21 AM
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    05-18-2016 11:27 PM Go to last post
  21. Start Up After Re-Plaster - Lessons Learned?

    Recently, my 30 year old, 18x36 plaster pool received a major overhaul. The coping, tile, and plaster were all redone. I opted not to have water...

    Started by Shifty‎, 04-27-2016 06:21 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    05-10-2016 09:40 PM Go to last post
  22. Inground Vinyl Line Replacement Manufacturers Recommendations BBB

    Pool is 30 years old and inground and use the BBB method of treatment. At age 67 this might be my last liner replacement as even now the existing...

    Started by gfritz1‎, 03-19-2016 08:47 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-20-2016 03:45 PM Go to last post
  23. Repainting of wall coping inground

    Pool is 30 years old and the aluminum wall coping has shown its age. Work off in many areas from being cleaned and also just starting to show thru...

    Started by gfritz1‎, 03-19-2016 08:50 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-19-2016 12:58 PM Go to last post
  24. Fiberglass Steps inground

    Steps are 30 years old and have started to bubble in some areas . I have patched the last few years and so far its been good. I know some people have...

    Started by gfritz1‎, 03-19-2016 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 0
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    03-19-2016 08:55 AM Go to last post
  25. Advice ,, Should i tackle my I/g liner replacement myself

    I have a 16x32 in ground rectangle pool in need of a new liner. I have gotten quotes on installations locally and there almost 4000. I've estimated...

    Started by pbotz2000‎, 03-13-2016 01:22 AM
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    03-13-2016 01:22 AM Go to last post
  26. Places you've ordered replacement vinyl liners from...

    We've had our pool for 12 years, and it is time to replace the vinyl liner. We have a family member who worked in the pool industry for years, 2 of...

    Started by Frazzled‎, 03-11-2016 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    03-12-2016 07:57 PM Go to last post
  27. Advice on Removing Infloor Cleaning System and Sealing Penetrations

    I have an inground pool with about 30 pop up in-floor cleaners. It is an A & A system over 2o years old. I want to remove all pop ups and the water...

    Started by jblearning‎, 02-22-2016 09:01 PM
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    02-22-2016 09:01 PM Go to last post
  28. Liner Lock Replacement

    I want to replace my liner lock, but I'm having a hard time finding it (see photo). I've tried the liner lock bead 1/4" wide product, but it's too...

    Started by vgg659‎, 01-10-2016 01:48 PM
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    01-10-2016 06:40 PM Go to last post
  29. In-floor cleaners?

    I am looking at building an in-ground pool over in then next couple of months. Several builders are proposing In-floor cleaners. I have been...

    Started by stuckpipe‎, 10-29-2015 09:31 PM
    in-floor, in-ground, new build
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    10-31-2015 04:12 PM Go to last post
  30. For those of you with sand blowing back into the pool....

    I've learned a great deal in the past week about what can/will go wrong with a sand filter. Many, many times on this forum people have complained...

    Started by aylad‎, 07-20-2007 03:56 PM
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    1 2
    • Replies: 14
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    10-24-2015 07:48 AM Go to last post

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