I just learned that the water in my moms inground pool has been removed. The pool was built in 1982 not sure what it is made of but the plaster or gunite is coming off. Do not know how long the water has been out maybe two years could be more. I will post some pics. The pool is in Chico Ca.
Water out of pool
- Thread starter reno stallion
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 48,150
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- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
We'll be watching for pics.
Pool needs to be re-plastered, if that is your question. The majority of the plaster has fallen off and you see the gunnite shell.
I don’t see any cracks in the Bond Beam that’s exposed or in the field of the floor or walls, the 80s was a good time for pool construction in California, that pool shell shows it.
I want to be able to swim in the winter time . About how much would it cost to fix and add a heater?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,942
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Chico is pretty cold in the winter. The pool would have to be covered to have any luck at keeping it usable in the shoulder season. Not likely from November to March.
Cost is really dependent on services in that location, how much of the existing circulating equipment would be still usable, etc.
I would suggest budgeting $40K. Likely will be less if you have functional equipment, etc.
Cost is really dependent on services in that location, how much of the existing circulating equipment would be still usable, etc.
I would suggest budgeting $40K. Likely will be less if you have functional equipment, etc.
I believe all of the equipment is there and works. Well it did 3 years ago. I am up for what ever it would take to make it work and swimmable in the winter. I already though about a cover for sure.
Dose anyone know of a good pool repair company in the area. Unfortunately I live 2 hours away. I am not familiar with chico.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,942
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
If you get into planning with any contractors, plan to abandon the main drain. It would likely have to be modified to pass current code and will add significant cost. No real need for a main drain.
Again, I would not plan to have use during winter.
Again, I would not plan to have use during winter.
Because of the cost to heat or it won't work? What if it was enclosed? Or covered and heated?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,942
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
It would be very costly. If you enclosed the entire pool area, sure. It can be done. That moves it to a HVAC issue as you have trapped the moisture from the pool. If you had a full automatic cover and large heater, might be reasonable, but you have an old pool that will not take an auto cover without major demolition.
You state you are 2 hours away. Plan on how you will maintain the water chemistry being that far away. A SWCG and some kind of automation may applicable.
You state you are 2 hours away. Plan on how you will maintain the water chemistry being that far away. A SWCG and some kind of automation may applicable.
What about a salt water pool can that work. What would have to be done. And is it less or more maintenance?
kul
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- Oct 1, 2021
- 1,336
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Yes.
You would add the SWG that you prefer to your equipment pad when you do the renovation.
Less maintenance while the SWG is running. Some chlorine will need to be added when the SWG doesn’t produce chlorine when temperatures fall (in winter). You’ll need to swing by to add MA to control your ph. Other chemicals as needed only.
Enclosure example (starting at $5000.00):
Tents And Shelters Airtight Clear Inflatable Swimming Pool Cover Tent, Winter Water Dome
The giant swimming pools cover – useful and practical. Make your pool available 365 days a year without worrying about the outside temperature or the weather!
www.made-tent.com
Cost to heat per hour at current PG&E rates: $8.00+/hour. Need to know pool size for more accurate cost estimate.
Then add electric cost (PG&E?).
How long would it take to heat that pool with a Great Big Bopper half million BTU heat pump?
- May 3, 2014
- 58,942
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40