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Yes both the spa and pool drains are pvc with some plaster filled in the bottom... yes it is kinda weird if you ask me. It is a rough surface. Rust is likely from rebar or any other metal parts set in there. Plumbing is copper. Pool sits higher than the street, concrete deck with soil about...

I am confirming that there is no hydrostatic valve in this one. Yes Tustin area.

After a bit of research, I am 90% sure it is a "Marblesheen" or "Marbelite" pool.

Thanks! Long time lurker here. Family home. I know the plaster is at least 20 years old, and the pool itself is at least 30. 40 is a liberal estimate. It was built by a company called Omega Pools. I unfortunately lack the paperwork for any more details. Got it, makes perfect sense. Is...

I know that draining is often dependent on location, type of pool, and weather. It is a very context specific question and answer. But I am hoping to receive some kind of foundational advice here. I have drained my ~40 year old plaster pool about halfway to make some repairs to the light...