Recent content by joecomputr

We went thru the same debate - solid vs mesh. About 25 years ago, we decided to go with a solid Merlin cover. Our pool is surrounded by oak and pine trees that not only shed leaves in the fall, but also pollen and needles in the spring before we open it. The leaves are one thing, but keeping a...

Thanks for the replies. Still not completely sure of exact water lowering level, but the plaster company did say to go with what we've done in the past. Sounds to me like they really don't want to offer an answer. Now, I have a new question - the plaster company tells me I need to keep the pool...

Our 34 year old gunite pool renovation was complete din the last couple of weeks. We are now in the stage where we are brushing 2 or 3 times daily. We expect that to end soon. My question involves closing. We live where there are freezes. We have always drained a few inches below the skimmers...

Long time pool owner, about 34 years. However, I'm finding out that you always don't know what you don't know. I came across this site while researching re-plastering. Our pool is an Anthony built gunite pool about 700 sq ft. About 19 years ago, we had to re-plaster, due to many worn spots in...

Has pool been re-plastered before? I ask because I am in process of having my 34 yr old pool re-plastered. Unfortunately, I found out when it was re-plastered previously about 19 years ago, the company apparently did not use a suitable bonding agent for the plaster if at all. The result is we...