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Check out duraleigh's build. He used concrete blocks and built a form to pour the concrete around his skimmer. Also, the liner track he used screwed into the side of the wall, as oppose to the top, so that may work for your application as well. an-unusual-pool-build-t10597.html

You should still read Pool School and learn about the BBB method, but essentially everything you're getting is fine. The pucks can be used initially to start, but most of the pucks add stabilizer to your pool. Stabilizer is good up to a point, but if it gets too high, it renders your chlorine...

Duraleigh is the resident expert. I'm sure he can answer all of you questions and then some. See his build here: an-unusual-pool-build-t10597.html

meatball, Are you doing a concrete pool with a plaster finish (a la openpool's) or are you using a vinyl liner like Dave did? I would think it if it were a viny liner, it would be fine to pour a level footer and build a 4 foot high box all the way around. Then dig out the bottom in a standard...

Increasing Chlorine worked for us last year. My guess is there's still some residual algae that hasn't been killed. That or you have a mosquito problem and the backswimmers are eating the larvae. Have you tried shocking?

I have a severely sloped yard as well and have looked into building a wall similar to yours. The cost of having it professionally done is outrageous. The end product looks awesome, but that's a hit to the pocketbook I just can't take.

Looks great. Those walls must've cost you a fortune.

The area I'm in (N. Kentucky) requires a minimum 48" high fence with self-closing, self-locking gates and any opening must be less than 1.5" square. Your fence, assuming the wire mesh isn't a huge, open grid, would meet code for our area.

Was it not a good idea to form the steps out of the concrete blocks the same way the wall was formed? I'm curious as to whether or not this is just a personal choice, or if there's a legitimate concern in building pool steps out of concrete blocks.

How are you excavating your hole? If you're worried about your driveway, you may run into issues with the weight of the backhoe and/or dump trucks. Also, check your building code on depths. They may have specific bottom slope requirements which could affect how you want you pool depth to be...

So who is your pool manufacturer and why did they only send you 3/4 of a pool?

I may have missed it, but who was your pool manufacturer?

Looks awesome so far. Do you have a breakdown of your costs? I've considered something similar, but my budget isn't quite that high.

Maybe someone here can answer this question, but how is a pool "typed" per ANSI/NSPI standards? The reason I ask is that my state regulations require all inground pools to meet ANSI/NSPI standards. In looking at the standards, there are 6 different types of pools listed, TYPE 0 - TYPE V. Each...

Re: Getting a fair contract from pool builder for inground p For that much money, you should hire an attorney look at it. Even if he charges you $500, it's probably worth it for the peace of mind.

Looks great. What's the depth? Any reason you didn't put main drains in?

FYI, gunite is insanely expensive in the Cincinnati area (I'm in NKY). Almost every pool builder around here does vinyl for much cheaper. For the type of pool you want, you're looking at around double the cost for gunite.

Re: Free Intex saltwater system SWG was very easy to set up in conjunction with the sand filter. The instructions they give you have 3 or 4 different ways to set it up based on whatever pump you have, but basically you disconnect the return from the pool, hook it up to the one side of the...

52" vs. 54" is a personal preference. I would personally always go deeper, but that would also depend on the cost as 2" isn't a really significant amount. As far as pumps go, be sure you read the information on this site regarding HP and efficiency ratings. It seems to be the general...

Precision pool products sells wood pool kits through national pool wholesalers. I would imagine that if the wood is treated properly, it would last just as long if not longer than steel. Here's a link: http://www.precisionpoolproducts.com/inground_wood.html

From those pics, it looks like you'll have to leave at least a minimum of 6" of the top of the pool exposed. If that's the case, then you should be able to change the liner without having to bust up the concrete. If you're planning on running the concrete right up to the top of the pool, then...

Well, finally took the plunge and purchased an 18' by 48" metal-frame off of craigslist. Appears in good condition and the price was just too good to pass up. I've wanted an inground for some time, so this will be our test pool to see if we're capable pool owners. Anyways, I did notice is a...

I'm purely in the "dreaming" phase at this point. It's going to be at least a year (bonuses come out in December) before I can even start "planning", let alone actually building this thing.

This is an option as well, although I currently do not have an AGP. Any recommendations on sinking an AGP? Did you have to change the pump/filter to an in-ground system?

Stumbled onto this site just recently and have been amazed at the wealth of knowledge on here. Thought I'd post a couple questions to the experts. I'd love to have an in ground pool, but financially it's just not possible for me to hire a professional. We had several builders give us quotes...