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In last weeks hailstorm, the top copings of our semi in ground pool got damaged. It isn't a huge lot of damage but they aren't covered by our insurance (So not happy about that - new for old policy and it's not covered??) so right now, I don't want to spend out and replace them. Is there any way...

Hi, I've been happily swimming for the last few months. I've noticed that one area of the pool is a bit spongy. We had a lot of rain get under the liner when it was being installed and only filled up half way. I had noticed that one particular area looked kind of raised, like there was a stone...

After battling with weird wet weather and possibly having to re do our liner this week, I keep thinking there has to be a better product to use under the base of a vinyl liner. How about a rubberised or silicone self leveling compound that goes on top of the leveled dirt and makes a perfect...

So, this pool is slowly but surely turning from a dream to a nasty nightmare. We started with great enthusiasm (well, I did - hubs doesn't swim) and have been beaten by the weather. We couldn't do as much filling in around the sides as we'd wanted to or get the plumbing done this week because...

I've just read through my pool brochure and the one thing that stands out is this "Do not use liquid chlorine, your warranty will be void if you do" Why? Isn't all chlorine the same? Why are they so against the liquid stuff? Now I'm well and truly unhappy because although this pool is double in...

Hi, it's been nearly a year since I was last on here - winter makes you hibernate :) My new above ground pool arrived this week - two and a half weeks early - super exciting. Well, it would have been if it hadn't been pouring with rain, I was home alone and my drive has a slight incline. Added...

Hi, I'm just about to take down my little 10,000 litre Intex above ground pool. Next summer, I'm getting a 6mt x 2.5mtr inground pool which is going to be sunk in about half way. We're trying to decide whether to leave it in the same place as now which would mean cheaper fencing. It is in the...

Overnight, I'm using a heavy duty tarp weighted down with bottles and that works fine. I got fed up with leaves and blossom from the trees falling in the pool a while back so decided to make a cover for the top for during the day. Not sure if this has been done before but it's made of net...

So, my test kit arrived and I've managed to get a few things sorted in my little pool. One thing is the cloudy water is a persistent problem. Here are my latest test results from this morning: FC - 3.5 CC - .5 PH - 8 TA - 110 CH - 0 I am now using Hy Clor Liquid Chlorine which has 125gms/litre...

Over the last two months, I've been swimming almost daily care free and happy - apart from early problems with getting the pool level - and trying to convince my other half that we can use bleach in the pool to keep it clean and fresh. This last week we had a big bush fire here in Adelaide, so...

Hi I am a newbie to owning a pool, we bought a Bestway rectangular pool and have had it up for just over a week. Now, one of the legs is sinking and we're resigned to the draining and correcting. I have a couple of questions - what to do with all that water - there must be somewhere to store it...