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Pool Building and Repair

Pools can be constructed either in or above the ground and requires materials such as metal, concrete, fiberglass or plastic. As pools age, they may develop cracks, hollow spots and chipping, which require repair.

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How do you repair a leaky pool cage?

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Repairing a leaky pool cage involves locating the source of the leak, which could be damaged screens, loose fasteners, or deteriorated seals. If screens are torn, replace or patch them. Tighten or replace loose fasteners and apply sealant to seams and joints to prevent water infiltration. For structural damage, consult a professional to replace or reinforce components like support beams . Test the repairs with a hose to ensure they are effective. Additionally, consider preventive measures, such as installing gutters to divert rainwater away from the pool cage and conducting regular maintenance to extend its lifespan and minimize future leaks.

How can you find replacement tile for an older pool that has several missing or cracked tiles?

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The best way I can answer this question is to tell you to contact a tile specialist, he will have a book of tile that you can look through and decide on what type you want. It is common for pool owners to replace old tiles with a slightly different type of pool tile because the original is not available, you may have to do that. Try these sites www.pooltiles.com www.pooltilecleaninglasvegas.com

How do you remove wrinkles in a vinyl tablecloth?

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Despite the best storage efforts, vinyl banners do get creases. Fortunately, it is not difficult to smooth them out. First, you can lay your banner out flat on the ironing board and place a thick wet cloth on top of the banner. Then heat your iron to a medium temperature and carefully iron the area where the crease is. Do not leave the iron in place too long because you do not want to melt the banner. The moisture from the cloth should help to steam away the wrinkle in no time.

How do you find a leak in an above-ground pool inflatable ring?

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well I have the same issue as you ... I heard that by placing a pair of stockings at each end of the pool (shallow and deep)it should move toward the leak ... I just cut one pair of stockings in two ... still waiting for the outcome I just started it this evening ... good luck to you ...

What goes down the drain and where does it go?

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Anything that will fit while not getting stuck in the pipe and to the sanitary sewer where it goes for treatment, considering you live in a city with municipal facilities. If you live in the country, most likely it will go to your septic tank and sit there until it gets pumped out.

How many galons of water in a 21 foot pool?

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The area of a cilinder is Pi r 2 x h (where h is the height of the pool. the result is given in f3 , and Pi is= 3.1416.. so you have: r= 21/2= 10.5 f then 3.1416 x (10.5)2x 5 f the the Volume of the pool given for example 5 f tall is=1731.8 f3

convertin to galons =

12 954.763 Galons

How do you repair a cross threaded PVC pipe leak?

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you have to dig it up and then you can use a slip coupling or a extension coupling if you are fixing a straight run of pipe because you don't want to dig more then you have to. If its on a 90 degree then its easy with a coupling and another 90 fitting primer and glued.

Before you make any repairs you should call locates first and you might want to find out what caused the pipe to fail in the first place such as improper back fill etc

How do you connect PVC to clay pipe?

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Normally you glue it together. Where it meets steel or copper, you use the proper fitting on the PVC to accept the steel or copper. For steel on the drain, a rubber connection with hose clamps can also be used.

How much does it cost to replace the plumbing on a 20x40 inground pool?

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About 2.6 million dollars as there is sold bed rock to remove and the blasting will cost several hundred thousand dollars then there is the EPA and environmental impact studies and noise abatement and having to remove the trees that are housing endangered birds and Then installing Schedule 80 PVC piping with a vortex preventer so youngsters will not be sucked into the drain and considering.

Ans 2 It's hard to say without a lot more information - (but it's definitely NOT 2.6 million ! ). You are simply replacing two pipes, usually 2" PVC for a number of feet. I've done many repairs like this for less than $1,000 .

How long does a vinyl liner last before it needs to be replaced?

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We have a vinyl liner and the warranty is 20 years, that is only for the seams. We've been told by a number of people you can expect to get 8-10 years out of a liner. If you are absolutely fastidious about the care, chemical level, and cleaning, you may get a little longer. 16 years is the most I've ever heard of and that was a salt pool that belonged to a pool pro.

What is the best way to determine if your pool liner is leaking?

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Answer 1:

IF you can get in the pool, brush dirt off bottom and look for anything that looks like a crack or small hole.This is easy to do in the shallow end.IF you see something after you have brushed the bottom or sides, the next step is to get a dye tester from pool store. Squirt the dye into the suspected leak area.Be careful not to actually touch the surface of the pool liner, though.if the dye swirls harmlessly that is not a leak IF the dye seems to go into the spot you are testing that is a leak Do NOT waste money on peel & stick vinyl pool patches if you are patching a liner underwater. They will NOT stick. Use the patches that require glue.

Also advise swimmers NOT to use the pool pole to retrieve items from the bottom. The unprotected end is sharp enough to gouge the liner.I personally would not even take a chance using the pole end that is padded.

If you can't find a leak in the shallow end and can dive to the bottom in the deep end, check that next

A pool pro can pressure test the plumbing to determine if the leak is in the plumbing.

Also check for water loss around any external lines, like the backwash, or heater or the plumbing for the pump.

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In order to tell if the leak is in the structure or the plumbing you want to run an extended leak test. Check the amount of water loss over a period of 24 hours with the pump running the entire time. Then check how much you lose with the pump off for 24 hours. If the leak is in the structure (anything not involving the pipes - liner, light, etc) the rate of loss should be about the same. If the leak is in the suction lines (going from the bottom drain or skimmers to the pump) then you will lose more water when the pump is off. If the leak is in the return lines (going from the filter back to the pool) then the loss will be greater when the pump is running.

Should the floor of a sand bottom pool be smooth?

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For aesthetics it usually looks better to have a smooth bottom. In most cases it will not effect the liners fit of function. Upon new installation you may notice some inconsistency in the bottom as it's hard to install without disrupting the sand. Some of this will likely flatten out as the weight of the water acts upon the sand.

How do you install a oval doughboy pool?

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This can be a very complicated installation even if following the INSTALLATION manual.

What is the best way to add liquid acid to the pool?

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Make sure your pump is running 15 minutes before adding liquid acid to your pool. This will insure that there are no areas in the pool with water that is not moving and circulating. Now get a bucket a fill it with pool water 2/3 full. Now add the acid to the bucket. Next you will be pouring the contents of the bucket into your pool. Make sure not to splash any on you (ouch) or on your decking. In either case wash off immediately with fresh water. To add to pool; pour contents of bucket as you walk around the deep end trying not to pour right down the walls of the pool. Next rinse your bucket in the shallow end and use your test kit in an hour or two (depends on circulation capacity) to detemine whether or not you need to add more liquid acid. Note: It is better to add small amounts more often than to add huge amounts all at once!

Can you use pool liner for pond liner?

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My neighbor has a large pond made with a swimming pool liner and has had no problems ,but his liner is one of the older liners and is really heavy duty .They don't seem to make them as heavy duty anymore .I guess they don't want them to last .The newer ones are much lighter so people can put in the pools themselves .

What is the average lifespan of a gunite pool?

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How long will the shell of a gunite pool last?

There are lots of pools made with gunite or shotcrete that are 50+ years old. As there are many inground pools of all types built in the 1970's still full of family fun times. With first finishes, and equipment 30 years old. I often for example see old heaters still working that were built in the early 1970's. Sure there are much more efficent units today.

Who would think of taking that 1963 Chevy for a spin to work everyday,or even with the family on vacation? A great show piece but no safety glass, no airbags, 8 mpg,drum brakes,no crumple zones and plenty of emmissions, without headrests, and only a lapbelt to keep safe.

Pools can be refinished just like any other item of your home. Your finish, underground plumbing, and other parts of your pool are going to last longer today then days of old, simply because many products are built better. A good example are the additives of todays Concrete being one of them.

Your preventitive maintenance is going to play a big part of how long something is going to last as you well know, as is the quality of the product, what your willing to pay for quality will have an effect. Look far past the price as usual.

Ask your pool professional he can show you many new high quality swimming pool products, along with energy efficent equipment and meet a varity of budgets.

Here is an interesting example of high tech pool equipment, did you know there is now a new pump for your residential pool, that is so energy efficent compared to past available models it will save owners in high cost electric areas like the west coast $100.00 or more per month guaranteed from the largest mfgr in the industry.

You can't still buy that new 1963 Chevy, but you can still buy a new pool heater for example built exactly the same as it was in 1963 and that's a real fact. You saved up front and the family will be disappointed when they have to swim in their long underware cause you cant afford the heat tab.

See your pro pool dealer for the good stuff.

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What do you about rusty top rails on an above ground salt water pool?

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Try to saturate them with a lubricant such as WD-40 or heavy grease. Work them back and forth if at all possible. Try using leverage if you can. If all else fails, you can cut the bolts with a dremmel tool or drill through them with a drill. Be sure to replace them with stainless steel bolts and turn them periodically to prevent them from freezing up. Make sure the bit is the correct size for the fastener.

How can you smooth out the finish on a plaster pool?

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If your pool has a marcite finish, it is quite simple. Not easy, but simple. It can be completely polished with a diamond pad and a hydrotorque machine. A service like this should cost you around $600. It depends on the size of your pool. This procedure will make your surface feels glassy, extremely smooth.

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Can Diamond Brite be repaired?

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Diamond Brite can be repaired. To repair a surface, cut out the crack 1/2 inch deep and fill it in with caulk. Allow to dry, fill the pool and it's ready to use.

Do you have to put chemicals in a above ground pool?

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Chlorine stabilizer or conditioner (cyanuric acid) is used, in outdoor chlorine-maintained swimming pools.

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Can a concrete pool pop?

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If you mean can a concrete pool pop up out of the ground then the answer is Yes it can. All you need is an empty or partially empty concrete pool and a lot of ground water around it once the ground water around the outside of the pool builds up enough the pool will start to float. I have seen it happen several times over the years. To avoid this happening most pools have a hydrostatic valve fitted in the bottom of the pool to allow ground water into the pool when there is a build up of water pressure outside the pool it flows into the pool to stop it from floating.