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    Old Pool, Needs Extensive Work

    Hi Y'all So I've started fixing my pool. The pool is in bad shape. I'm basically having it rebuilt. I'm going to abandon the existing pump and filter. The skimmer is going to be moved to the other side of the pool. The entire pool is going to be re-plumbed. I am saving the coping stones...
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    Old Pool, Needs Extensive Work

    And here are the pics of the electrical equipment. It looks to be in bad shape to me. I'm assuming it will all have to be replaced. I'll have to remove the decking to do this and the plumbing pressure test/replacement. 1st a general view pic 2nd a close up of the plumbing 3rd a view of the...
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    Old Pool, Needs Extensive Work

    I wonder if yours is a Blue Haven too? Thanks for the well wishes, and yes, it is an amazing view. It sold me on the property.
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    Old Pool, Needs Extensive Work

    >> But I suspect a plumber or pool renovation company would be better equipped. With copper plumbing, you may be replacing it anyway. That will take removing the decking. Ok, so I'll farm that work out when the time comes.. And yes, I figured at least part of the decking has to go. >> The...
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    Old Pool, Needs Extensive Work

    This pic shows the edge of the decking and a retaining wall. The retaining wall is 50 feet long, 6 feet high and has a huge concrete footing below it. It is an impressive piece of engineering. I had this inspected and it is in amazing (their words) shape for something 55 years old. I'm...
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