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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. replaster now or later

    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...

    Started by nicklenic‎, 05-10-2007 04:35 PM
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    05-11-2007 11:12 AM Go to last post
  2. Coring question

    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...

    Started by Sumo1‎, 03-06-2007 12:03 AM
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    05-09-2007 09:26 PM Go to last post
  3. Angry Drain line issues!! HELP

    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...

    Started by swreeder‎, 05-08-2007 05:52 PM
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    05-09-2007 03:51 PM Go to last post
  4. some vertical wrinkles in repaired vinyl liner

    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...

    Started by famdog‎, 05-09-2007 03:16 PM
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  5. Question Crack in steps

    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...

    Started by alapool‎, 05-03-2007 05:17 PM
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    05-09-2007 02:11 PM Go to last post
  6. slow leak IG vinyl liner pool

    I have a 20X40 IG vinyl liner pool. I noticed when we closed last winter the water level was below the skimmer but thought I had just pumped too much...

    Started by hannadock‎, 05-08-2007 08:33 PM
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    05-09-2007 10:17 AM Go to last post
  7. New Liner

    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...

    Started by JimSentry‎, 05-08-2007 08:54 AM
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    05-08-2007 01:28 PM Go to last post
  8. Cutting main drain line to relocate equipment

    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...

    Started by JohnT‎, 10-23-2006 10:58 AM
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    05-08-2007 08:57 AM Go to last post
  9. Frustration and Anxiety are getting to me

    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...

    Started by webfeet‎, 09-20-2006 02:30 PM
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    05-06-2007 08:41 PM Go to last post
  10. Dry well to help drain off well water....

    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...

    Started by heatherc‎, 05-05-2007 09:28 PM
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    05-06-2007 04:04 PM Go to last post
  11. Hayward Multi_valve leak?

    :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...

    Started by robsp‎, 07-27-2006 06:22 PM
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    05-04-2007 09:54 PM Go to last post
  12. DE filter sizing

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

    Started by eljefe281‎, 06-27-2006 08:49 PM
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    05-04-2007 12:04 PM Go to last post
  13. Question Crack in steps

    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...

    Started by alapool‎, 05-03-2007 05:15 PM
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  14. Skimmer crack

    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! ...

    Started by ShelleyAnn‎, 04-30-2007 03:00 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    05-02-2007 08:48 PM Go to last post
  15. Google still has old poolforum.com in Cache?

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

    Started by South_Texas_Sun‎, 05-09-2006 01:19 PM
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    05-02-2007 10:54 AM Go to last post
  16. Solar Cover ?

    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...

    Started by jmcst25‎, 04-28-2007 03:25 PM
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  17. Dry-rotting vinyl liner

    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...

    Started by RknRusty‎, 04-26-2007 08:52 AM
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    04-27-2007 07:48 AM Go to last post
  18. Replace or repair my vinyl liner?

    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...

    Started by famdog‎, 04-26-2007 05:24 PM
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    04-26-2007 07:02 PM Go to last post
  19. Curing of Concrete

    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...

    Started by iwannapool‎, 04-20-2007 11:28 AM
    • Replies: 6
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    04-25-2007 08:57 PM Go to last post
  20. Pool Leak - how to identify and fix

    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...

    Started by Mariza‎, 04-24-2007 02:02 PM
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    04-25-2007 12:11 AM Go to last post
  21. Roger's Pool Build

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

    Started by 26theone‎, 03-03-2007 10:00 AM
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    04-22-2007 07:01 PM Go to last post
  22. Pump Leak

    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...

    Started by rilesworld‎, 04-22-2007 03:24 PM
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    04-22-2007 06:36 PM Go to last post
  23. Pump press. goes up with salt

    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...

    Started by beary‎, 04-20-2007 09:38 PM
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    04-21-2007 11:30 AM Go to last post
  24. New pool completed -- muratic acid in the skimmer and other issues / questions

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

    Started by jasontx‎, 04-13-2007 10:30 PM
    • Replies: 6
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    04-21-2007 09:22 AM Go to last post
  25. Cost of Water

    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...

    Started by swreeder‎, 04-11-2007 02:23 PM
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    04-20-2007 02:27 PM Go to last post
  26. Smile Rough Plaster Solutions-Happy Ending

    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...

    Started by AprilRose‎, 04-17-2007 08:55 PM
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    04-17-2007 08:55 PM Go to last post
  27. Acid wash new 3m plaster?

    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...

    Started by No Need‎, 04-17-2007 06:09 PM
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  28. 24' AG flood damage

    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...

    Started by famdog‎, 04-17-2007 10:42 AM
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    04-17-2007 01:18 PM Go to last post
  29. Converting painted rubber coat to epoxy

    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...

    Started by tomdow2‎, 04-15-2007 01:09 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    04-15-2007 04:31 PM Go to last post
  30. Increasing existing pipe diameter ??

    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...

    Started by brent.roberts‎, 04-11-2007 09:35 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    04-15-2007 07:15 AM Go to last post

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