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    Spa electrical problem.

    Keeps poping the GFCI. Used to be kind of random just before we shut it down for the summer. Now at fall start up its toast and I need to figure out what to do. Seems to pop off when the pump is started manually. But that is based on little evidence and since its raining right now, I...
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    In-ground Pool liner and coping replacement progress w/pics

    To recap, here is the pool in question. The liner is due to be replaced and the previous owner concreted over the automatic cover opening. Also, the original coping was set on a course of brick to increase its height which makes no sense. Also, the coping was mortared to the bond beam and...
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    liner track sources

    I need to replace the liner track on my in-ground pool and am not finding much in the way of on-line suppliers. Since I'm replacing the coping, a top mount track is my expectation. Also, does anyone have opinions on whether aluminum track or plastic track is the way to go. The existing...
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    Rehab a IG liner pool in the high desert.

    I have to replace my liner and now is the best time to some required maintainance and I have a lot of questions. I am a DIYer, so this will be all my own labor. The pool a bit more than 20 years old and I inherited with the house. If I were building new, it would probably look a lot...
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    Michael Adkins in the California Desert

    How about an Intro? I bought the TF-100 test kit a year ago so I figured I had registered on this forum, but I guess not since the registration took my e-mail address. I have a 25000 gallon 18 x 36 vinyl liner pool I inherited when I bought this house 4 years about. When I bought it, the...
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    Is my pool liner done for?

    Here is a shot of the tear in my pool liner. Notice the general state of decay as well. The area near the bead is discolored. This is the north east corner which gets the most sun. The rest of the liner is somewhat faded and some minor staining at the water line. Anyone want to hazard a guess as...