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Posted an answer what is least expensive way to repair a corner coping on an inground 1980 vinyl liner rectangle pool That unfortunately is not an uncommon issue. If you can continue using it as it is, leaving the corners alone or sometimes even covering a hole at the top with duct tape to prevent people or things from...	May 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer cloudy water Are you able to get liquid chlorine where you live? Our go to formula for a pool your size is one or two cases of liquid chlorine (12.5%) if possible, and a gallon of muriatic acid. It seems to do the...	May 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer Can I go deeper than 5.5 feet on a replacement liner for a 24×16 above ground Doughboy pool? There are several variables that would need to be addressed - what is your soil type, and is excavating the extra depth going to be easy? Where to put the excavated dirt, how to remove it safely from the...	April 21, 2026	1
Posted an answer New Hayward Vari-flow XL valve. sand filters but not backwash My first question would be is some water returning to the pool on backwash? If you've double checked the gaskets, and are sure you have mounted the Vari-Flow valve in the correct orientation that may not...	April 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer Coping repair/replacement for inground vinyl pool Depending on how the pool was constructed it can be fairly simple to really complex. The coping is often the piece that sits on the top of the pool wall. It can be combined with the liner track, or it...	April 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer Pentair Spa heater How old is the heater? The blower/motor could be the issue as they can wear out, and begin to make noise. You may need to dig in deeper and see how the ventilation/blower is looking.	April 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer Propane heater suggestions for a 10,000 Gallon In Ground Pool Any of those propane pool heaters should be a good choice. The propane company can likely do the gas connection for you. Depending on which heater you choose they should have specific specs and schematics...	April 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer Pool coving is getting blistered It could be the salt causing it for sure. Do you have a zinc anode on your pool system? It's designed to take trace voltage since your salt water pool can conduct electricity at a very small rate. The...	April 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer Geofoam Steps and sun ledge We don't have any experience using geo foam blocks, so can't offer much advice there. Hopefully you can devise a solution to keep them in place - perhaps with stainless straps/screws? We'll be curious...	April 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer Hayward s210t sand filter When you added the new sand did the tube get covered putting it in? We use a cup to block any sand from getting into the center stem pipe. Also, did you check that the other laterals were all in great...	April 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer New Liner Depth There are several variables that would need to be addressed - what is your soil type, and is excavating the extra depth going to be easy? Where to put the excavated dirt, how to remove it safely from the...	April 20, 2026	1
Posted an answer Old pool ladder stuck in anchor Beyond what you have tried, no. The next step would be to get out the concrete saw, remove concrete and replace.	November 3, 2025	1
Posted an answer Skimmer Replacement/water behind liner Did you replace the liner at the same time they replaced the skimmer? You may need to start over again, make sure the skimmer was installed correctly and replace the liner as well. We wouldn't do just...	November 3, 2025	1
Posted an answer spa pool going from priming straight to thermal trip You'll have to trace the wiring to make sure there's not a wiring issue, and then investigate each step in the spa function to see where there may be a malfunction in the process and replace that component.	November 3, 2025	1
Posted an answer Pool Pump Leak Are you sure the water is coming from the pump and not a leak in the plumbing itself going into or out of the pump?	November 3, 2025	1
Posted an answer Options for tile You don't have to keep tile, but it does help hide any "bathtub ring" around the surface, an it is an easier surface to remove calcium and hard water buildup. There really aren't other options, it's tile...	November 3, 2025	1
Posted an answer remove calcium on the waterlinewaterline You could try to add something to the water to remove it like a scale/buildup remover. Or a magic eraser - just try a smaller area first to make sure it doesn't remove your finish. As a last resort, use...	November 3, 2025	1
Posted an answer Merlin Smart Mesh vs Solid XLS We prefer the smart mesh over solid - most of our pools end up being so large that a solid cover wouldn't be practical because of weight and ability to maneuver it. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKI0wIE4QUvoQUwLHvI_1W0dJWz2qtj-A...	November 3, 2025	1
Posted an answer Tru Tile liner track with other style beads No, the only type of liner track that will work with the tru-tile system is the tru-tile specific bead and locking strip that is manufactured by Latham Industries. **** Here are some videos we...	November 3, 2025	1
Posted an answer Brown fine particles at the bottom of my pool Brown particles returning to the pool when the filter is running would indicate the filter needs maintenance, or if you have any leaks in plumbing lines it could be pulling dirt in through return lines....	November 3, 2025	1

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