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    Sealing rust above the water line?

    Hello, Do you have any advice on what product is best to inhibit rusting above the water line? There is a small area (1inch x 1/2 inch) above the water line at the inlet to the skimmer flap/basket that is rusting. I was told by a contractor that it is coming from the metal bar that spans the...
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    Plaster is coming off

    I really appreciate you answering my question. I'll probably wait until the end of summer (So Calif) before new plaster and enjoy the pool for now.
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    Plaster is coming off

    I would have to guess that the plaster finish is 11 years old (house remodeled in 1999), and I'll try an upload some pictures later in the week. CH is 400 by my test (this is the hardest test for me, the color shifts more to clear than to red after 40 drops. Leslie Pool Supply listed my pool...
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    Plaster is coming off

    Hello, New to pools. We moved into our new home with below ground pool approx 2 months ago. Size of pool is approx 12,000 gallons and has a small connected spa, both with concrete/plaster finish. Pool's is somewhat stained (former algae blooms?), but okay for now. Thought we would have to...