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Hey poolers, About to order Azek Vintage decking and wondered if anybody could let me know how bad the shrinkage is on this. I know all pvc/composite will shrink/expand but I'm thinking of picture framing the outside and didn't want 3/4 inch gaps around the edges. Another question would be if...

It's 9 years at least. I can see a long tear in it. Is there a limit on the length that's 'patchable' and is it covered under home owners insurance? (long shot)

Found it :( whacking great rip in the liner...

Hey All, Pulled the auto cover back to see the water level line midway up the skimmer. I have not been in this house for two seasons now so was worried that winterizing from 2014/15 was no longer 'solid'. Had filter running over night after performing a SLAM process and I've woken up this...

Hello all, Haven't posted for a long time but I wanted to ask any advice on my situation. I lost my home for several months to my ex and the pool was winterized from October 2014 (in Colorado). I has remained closed all this time and there is a window now I may be able to get the automatic...

Hey all, Just wanted to thank everyone on this site for the information given and amazing support. I was just reading through the 'convincing people to change' thread and remember what it was like trying to explain to the missue that BBB was the way to go. This is year 5 now of me owning a pool...

Thanks all - Love this site so much :D Here's to a successful opening

Thanks Jason....appreciate it. Where are most people getting their salt from?

Can somebody confirm if there are issues doing this in regards to any corrosion on the heater/steps etc. I use the same BBB method and want to make the water softer but pool stores tell me if I was to have a dedicated SWG, I would need an anode or something to ensure to keep corrosion at a...

Jule - from the little experience I have on water chemistry, your pool looks exactly as mine did when I converted so visibly, it seems you are on the right path from my side....

It's done then...team BBB for the win.

That was what I was trying to get at in my rambling post. I actually don't mind paying a little more for stuff to have a good relationship with folks that I WILL need in the future.. I think it's sad and the lads that work there should be on my side and looking at the larger picture that I will...

HAHAHAHA "Yes, the BBBB method."

Been a while since I posted on here, but as summer is (well better be) right around the corner, thought I'd start waffling about pool ownership experiences... I decided yesterday to take a nice drive down to my local store to say hello for the summer, ask how business is and get them to make me...

Can't stress enough how important it is for this item. I used test strips back in the Uk when I lived there and had so many problems pre BBB. Now with this all in one sukka - crystal clear and piece of mind. Money well spent in my opinion :goodjob:

I have a small 17inch LCD outside for the same thing that GMan does. Music is nice from the cable channels. She went outside as she is too small now for any use in the house and surprisingly, it's held up well (it was 7 years old and cost $800). I bring it in during the winter as we don't go...

wiscousonian - you have your work cut out there from the pictures but it will be a fun process (ensure beer in hand at times)and the rewards are huge when it's all complete. Trust this site. I was in the same position as you and had the usual Crud form the pool store that i should not be putting...

I found the tar tape in home depot and it wasn't expensive. Shame the wood cannot be flipped and my next suggestion was going to be trex replacement to save on maintenance. As you say, this is a massive cost and if this is not the house to spend the rest of your days in, then save your...

One option you do have if you are wanting to keep the cost down is to plane off the boards to smooth them up. Some obviously will have to replaced (or turned over). In regards to the frame. You can do what you can to fix up any issues but I put 'tar tape' over the top f each beam (like you use...

I now have a middle of the road Bosch and love it. It does leave a little water on the top of cups/glasses but nothing too bad. I replaced a 4 year old Maytag (never again) and so far have had no issues... Good luck

Nice Mitch!!

In regards to fencing around the pool. Does code require this to be a maximum distance out of interest? Can you not just count the fence used on the perimeter of your back yard.. I realize that stress does occur from snow on these covers but i have used pipes from the inlets at an angle to...

I didn't think of that and it answers my question....

Just a question... On my pool, the previous owner put a coverpool system in place (electric pool cover). He mentioned the price was around $8000 but not sure if he got a deal on it or not as he supposedly designed the motor for it... I realize the price is double (maybe triple) than a fence to...

I was sooooo tempted this week as I was working in the yard in shorts then.... WHUMMMP - two foot of snow last night :( I miss her and get angry at snow now as I have to get it off the cover...

It's a tough one. I had a tiny crack in my impeller that I couldn't see ($70 part) and did not see it leaking until the water pressure was piling through it. I personally hate hot tubs and have spent far too much time keeping them up. A swimming pool on the other hand is 'a piece of cake' to...

To be honest and a pro at freezing these things, I would personally fill with water and see if there are any leaks anywhere else. The cracks do not look too big to me and you would not lose much water through them but still a concern. I have spent about 2 weeks fixing freeze issues in the hot...

Thanks for the response Waste. The trouble is I have to blow the pipes and cannot see the pool from where I'm doing it. Will have the missus to confirm and will purchase a little RV AF... Cheers

Hey all, Attempting to close this myself after my first year of pool ownership. The returns have been blown with a compressor and I hear a small gargle after shutting the pressure off. This tells me that there may be a little left. Should I just pour RV antifreeze down the two returns? I have...

case closed - found a 1/4 inch tear in the shallow end and patched.. Hopefully that was it. The food die shot in it so I'm guessing that was the little blighter! Cheers Duraleigh danny