Forum: In-Ground Pool Construction and Repair

We have a fairly new (may 06) IG pool /spa and when I cleaned the filter this weekend it had a ton of white milk dust similar to when the pool...

After much deliberation, I'm beginning to think we will go vinyl (do-it-yourself) rather than gunite due to cost. Vinyl owners and builders out...

I have a pool that's about 26 years old now. The plaster is pitted algae heaven right now. I'm seriously considering trying an Ultraguard...

I have been gunited for about four weeks. Has anyone had any problems with the shells they put in pebble sheen? The color I want to use is the Ocean...

Hi, everyone. I'm a new pool owner. We have a 12'x 25' IG fiberglass with Hayward Star Clear Plus cartridge filter, Hayward Max-Flo 1 HP pump and...

I put in a pool last year without a screen . Now it looks like a screen will be necessary to get full enjoyment/use out of the pool. Can anyone...

Can anybody comment on the proper time/sequence in the construction process to pour the collar and the vermiculite bottom on a IG steel-walled vinyl...

I am nearly complete with a DIY waterline tile and coping stone installation in a 25 yo gunite pool. So far so good. When I removed the concrete...

Central Fla. I want to build a spa next to my small 16,000 Gal in-ground screened in pool. The bottom of the Spa will be above the pool deck. Is...

I had my pool gunited 12 days ago. I have found that on the spa dam wall that I found rebar tie wires and a couple pieces of exposed rebar. The site...

I moved this from another thread because it put it under regular operations not repair.. We discovered this accidentally. The pump come within 4"...

I found a leak in my pool. It is about 4 inches from the steps on the floor of the shallow end. I think it has leaked for a couple of months, and now...

I have a leak somewhere! :( I have been losing 2-3 inches per day. I have been reading all I can find on leaks here in the forum. I like Al's...

Well, the contract was signed last Friday. Excavaters showed up on Wednesday as scheduled. Dig went well. The excavation crew warned us in advance...

having a pool/spa built original contract is for tahoe blue pebble tec. asked the contractor about upgrading to "midnight blue" given a quote of...

I thought that I posted this question, but can't find the thread.:( Can red rust colored stains in new concrete be removed? PB says the red sand...

Curious if there are any DIY'ers in the Houston area. I am looking at getting bids and would appreciate any good contractors or advice.

I have printed out info and studied the detail. I just can't see why a 2 speed pump won't be exactly what I need for my pool. 30k gal 60de filter...

I built a pool/pond and stocked it with some live fowl. I need to keep it clean so plan on installing the hayward model SP2615X20 super pump (2hp)...

PB is suppose to put some sort of coating on our new concrete deck to cover the red stains. We are wondering what our options are. He mentioned...

I need to drain my pool that was just built. Can I do that with a simple pump? Will it affect or break anything if I do it?

I just had my 1 year old diamond brite pool resurfaced due to a steel rebar tie coming thru the surface. The re diamond brite process seemed to go...

I have talked and searched, but still don't have a full understanding of the voltages. What are the pros of using 120v? Why would I do this? I...

My friend bought a house and the pool is a nightmare! CYA over 300... So we were attempting to drain it this afternoon. She went to the local pool...

I'm looking for some recommendations on a PB in Northern California. Want a lagoon style pebbletec/diamondbrite finish with an automatic cover (it's...

Curious, what type of margins are pool builders making? Seems to me they are able to throw in things (upgrade equipment) or take $1000 of here and...