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  1. Ironside17

    Help! New Pool Build Cave-In. Pics Attached!

    New gunite pool construction (11x29 rectangle with sunshelf) with pool builder in Florida. Excavation and rebar phase completed about a week ago. Days after, the earth caved into the pool structure. It’s rainy season here and the soil is always pretty wet in this area. I can only imagine the...
  2. M

    Diverting rain water

    Hey everyone. We just finished building our 30ft round Above Ground Pool. we have a slight slope going into the pool where we had to dig down the highend. Just had my first heavy rain and my gut tells me I need to do something about the water that was filling in where we dug down to level the...
  3. G

    Does this bond coat application look okay? HELP

    Hi all - I am currently replastering my pool but have been hampered by persistent rain in S Florida. Finally yesterday we had a sold day of sun (until 5 pm!) and they were able to sandblast the pool. The crew made the call to apply the bond coat around 2:30 pm and finished around 4. About an...
  4. W

    RUSTED REBAR

    Is rusted rebar a problem before gunnite is sprayed?? I hired a pool builder who dug a hole in my yard and installed rebar. The builder collected the draw from my bank and never returned. The rebar and dig have been exposed to the winter weather for 3 months now... dig collapsing and rebar...
  5. Nlw0323

    Input needed! What to expect after rain

    Hello All! Any input would be appreciated. I’m currently dealing with rain during my tile install. It’s rained for about an hour and half. The work site was not covered. Can I expect my tiles to pop off? What kind of damage has been done? Thoughts??
  6. A

    Pentair Mastertemp fails after it rains

    Hi all, I know this has been discussed in past, but I don't see a resolution in any of the previous posts. My 6 year old Pentair MasterTemp 400HD does not heat after it rains. Blower turns on, heater kicks on and starts working but then shuts off after a few seconds. It then does this 2 more...
  7. L

    Rainwater Running I to pool!!!

    I have an in-ground pool where rainwater is carrying trash into the pool at the steps area. Has anyone else had the problem and how did you fix it? Concrete diverted? Rubber bumper? The steps entering the pool are just slightly lower lower and allow the water to enter pool Carrington trash...
  8. G

    Need to SLAM, rain coming

    A couple questions please? I need to perform a SLAM on my pool. I understand liquid chlorine is best to use, but is liquid bleach the same thing? And/or used in same quantities? Also there is rain in our forecast. Possible today, clear tomorrow, then two days of rough weather. Is it a waste of...