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What is the best way to fix this plaster issue? I took this picture before closing the pool. It is around 4-5 inches. What’s the best way to fix this? Can this be a DIY job or does this require a professional? I am draining my pool when opening and I was thinking of using the ‘Pool Patch -...

I need to do a small plaster repair (delamination issue) where the a small 8-10 inch has popped off so I need to patch it. I did not open the pool last year and I am opening my pool soon and the pool opening company cannot do plaster repairs right now so I was going to have them open the pool...

We are thinking of building a paver patio in an area next to the pool. So basically, the contractor will build a base using AB-3 (not concrete) and a small retaining wall (since the area is in a slope) and lay pavers. I just this week realized that there are PVC pipes that run to the pool...

Hi, I am opening my in-ground gunite pool in a few days. Before the opening, I just wanted to see how things are under the cover and to my horror, it looks pretty bad. I have a solid cover. It has never looked this bad during opening in the five years I have owned the house (pool). I changed...

I have a 15K gallon gunite pool. I noticed that when I shut down the pump, the pool is definitely leaking. I ran the pump for 12 hours yesterday and did not notice the water level lower at all but it has already gone down by an inch or inch and a half since I shut down this morning (around 9...

Hi, I noticed a small section of plaster that broke off in the floor of gunite pool today. See pic below. If I can recall correctly, there might was a hairline crack for sometime there and yesterday we had a pool party and had quite a few people in the pool. I am thinking that section was 'weak'...

Hi, I am replacing my single speed pool pump with a variable pool pump. The variable pool pump is a 230V. How do I tell if I am already wired for a 220V-240V? This is the picture of the breaker box with 2 poles for the pool pump. Does that mean it is wired for a 220V-240V?

Hi, my pool pump died yesterday and I am leaving for a 2 day vacation tomorrow and with the holiday weekend, that means it won't get replaced until 3-4 days later. What do you all suggest I do to keep the water healthy (without circulation)? I have already poured one gallon of liquid chlorine...

Hi, my single speed pool pump died and I am am looking to replace it with a variable speed pool pump. Do I hire an electrician for the job or are the pool companies better equipped to handle this kind of job? It needs to be professionally installed (for warranty purposes). Any advice or...

What are the cause of these stains & how do I get rid of them? - Need recommendations In the last month or so, I am noticing these stains in my gunite/concrete pool. They are more prominent in the corners (the angled area around the pool floor - where the wall meets the floor. The stains look...

I have an in-ground gunite pool and need to replace my return inlet eyeball fittings but I am having difficulty finding the right part. I am hoping someone here can help me find the right part. Please see attached pics. 1st Pic is of the Wall fitting just for reference. 2nd Pic is of the...