Forum: In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair

we have an in ground pool that needs to be replastered. i've been getting bids--i started in march and am just getting numbers now. my husband...

Can I core a hole through the side of an old concrete/plaster pool to add a return line and get it properly sealed? The original pool was just a...

Hi All, Recently started to drain the pool for a soon to happen vinyl liner replacement. The pool draining was going fine. I got about 3/4...

I had the vinyl liner of my 24' AG pop out of its bead a few weeks ago, and I lost 15" of water and some sand along the outside base edge, maybe...

Does anyone know how I repair a hairline crack in my vinyl steps? The crack is at the very top of the steps (out of the water) and its about 4 inches...

Hi Gang, Getting a new Liner for my 16x32 IG. Any recommendations as to how thick. Is 28-30 mil worth the premium over 20 mil. Also, should I...

I need to cut my main drain line between the valve and the pool to relocate my equipment inside the poolhouse I'm building. The point where I need...

My deck has reddish streaks from red sand put in concrete mixture. I called the concrete company the PB used and they said that red sand is all they...

we have problems with ground water around our IG pool in spring and after heavy rains in the summer. For years we have used a siphon pump placed...

:eek: Hi All, I took off the multi-valve that goes to the filter (it is a Hayward and it allows me to Filter, Backwash, pool and spa boost, and...

Is it possible to oversize a DE filter to the point that its performance suffers?

Does anyone know how I repair a hairline crack in my vinyl steps? The crack is at the very top of the steps (out of the water) and its about 4...

I saw this as I uncovered the pool this afternoon and freaked. Now that I think about it...I saw this all last summer while we were using the pool! ...

Hope this is a help for someone. I'm reprinting from my other thread where I had my "epiphany" :) ********** Well, here's something cool. ...

Hello I need 2 new solar covers 16x24 (L shapped in ground) - however I see such a difference in price and confused on quality - color and...

I have a 24' AG and the liner is dry-rotting above the water line where the morning sun bakes it. I have been patching to keep up with it for two...

About 10-12 linear feet of the liner of my 24' AG came loose from the bead 2 weeks ago, and I lost about 12-15" of water when the liner sagged below...

My wife was just told by one of our pool builders workers that when the concrete deck is poured we can't put anything on it, patio furniture, BBQ or...

Ok.so here is my story...I opened my pool about a month ago when we had a few days of 70+ degree weather. The water level was a bit low but I...

Yes another pool build! Mine has just started and thought I would post some pics. SPECS: 95 Perimeter - Approx 467 sq ft Surface Area...

I have a small leak coming from the nut that sits on top of the pump between the pump and my sand filter. A small trickle of water can be seen run...

Hi All We have been putting the salt in our pool and I noticed the pump is up about 4 psi. I am pouring the salt in our leaf rack then letting it...

Hi- First off I really appreciate all the information here and people's willingness to help. I've learned a lot -- mostly focusing on...

Hi All, Having the liner replaced in my IG this spring and was shocked at the cost of water. We are on a well, and there is no way I am going...

We finally were able to find someone to sand our pool. And in a timely manner. They did a great job. I am really glad we had it done. The Cayman...

Here's why I ask. My pool is only a couple of months old, we had to drain it only after a couple of weeks after completion (pool was only empty...

I came home last night after work to a disturbing sight in my backyard. It seems the heavy rain here in upstate NY undermined part of my 24' AG. The...

I have an inground gunite marcite pool that was painted about 4 years ago with rubberized chlorinated paint. The paint is now starting to chalk and...

The pool that came with our house has 1 1/2" piping. We are putting a new liner in our concrete/vinyl pool in the next few weeks. I am trying to...