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Does it only leak when it is off? Seems like some more sleuthing is in order - you've got to look closely and figure out where it's coming from before a fix can be suggested. Various seals in the pump could leak...but so can lots of other things!

Please do post a picture! It certainly could be bleeding through.

Can you post a photo? Not being too familiar with aboveground pools, I'm having a hard time picturing what's happening.

Yes, you could just step up pipe diameters, assuming you have the room on your pad to cut/splice pipe to make it fit. But, what's the problem with your current filter? I doubt you'll see all that much difference in cleaning frequency between 120 and 150 square feet...doesn't seem worth the...

Do you own the property to the left? If so, you could take down some trees and that would help...but based on what Dan said you may want a heater either way. I guess it depends on what you consider "comfortable".

Welcome to TFP! What are you trying to get off the walls/floor?

Wow...from those numbers it looks like you almost got a complete water replacement. Glad your equipment is still working. Those are quite the pictures!

I would do it! Pavers look much nicer, and the randomness of the look helps to hide things like any staining or weathering.

Diane, since you asked via PM, here are a couple pictures of mine. I believe it's quite a bit darker than the liners you are considering...mine is more a medium tan-gray rather than a straight sand color. The plaster is gray and the pebbles dominantly brownish. Sounds like if you are worried...

Can you post some pictures? there commonly is a gap there, and little plastic strips are used to cosmetically fill it. Missing grout isn't going to hurt anything, but you could fix it if it bothers you.

Yeah, the rough/chipped/pitted plaster won't hurt anything. I'd keep an eye on it for algae though; crevices like that make an ideal handhold for it. Ballpark $10k for a full replaster with tile...could be a bit more, could be a bit less, but it'll be somewhere around there.

Welcome to TFP! Pictures would help immensely. That will determine whether you need more than one pump. A heater will run maybe $3000? I think 5k to get it running properly is probably a reasonable guess.

32 oz, do you know what % copper the algeacide is? If so we can figure out what the copper level is now, and predict if it's high enough to cause problems.

Agreed. I'm not even sure I would have a professional do it... :( There are much more forgiving ways to DIY/GC a pool.

The K2006 should have a drop test for FC, where you put powder in the sample, swirl, and then add drops til the pink color disappears. The K2005 does have a pink color-matching FC test, is that what you're using?

Well, you have two main options: a safety cover (which requires drilling holes), and a tarp-style cover with weights holding it down. the tarps are cheaper but uglier and more difficult to install/uninstall and keep clean.

I'd leave it as is for now...if the liner tears, then you'll just get a new one and clean up the old mess then. It seems like it would have been better just to remove the jet and install foam over it, but at this point you're kinda stuck.

Could have just been dust of some kind...wouldn't take much to make it move.

That should work too. Or, maybe a new spider gasket would prevent it from leaking?

Do you have a multiport valve, or a push-pull? If you have a multiport you should set it to recirculate, then you can keep FC up and keep the water moving.

I'd just get a tube of polyurethane caulk in a matching-ish color and use that. It should look nice and keep water out. Yes, the dye test would just be some food coloring.

Did you do a dye test on that spot, to see if it's actually leaking? That would be very unusual....grout in itself is not waterproof, and unless the shell is cracked there's nowhere for that water to go anyway. How about the skimmer, could it be leaking there?

More anecdotal evidence; my pool, with a dark tan color pebble, is substantially warmer than our rental house (white diamondbrite) and the swim teacher's house (light tan pebble). I wouldn't have guessed the difference would be noticeable, but it is.

Most fireworks work just fine underwater..........makes a bit of a mess though!

Only after a big party, or a small one with lots of kids.

I think you could leave it closed. It may be really nasty when you get back, but you wouldn't have to worry about anything going wrong with the equipment or anything.

:bump: I've never caulked but I know this question has been asked before...just can't remember the answer!

Well, first thing is to get those pumps working and get it open and really see what you're dealing with. There's nothing wrong with operating a pool with ugly plaster, a disintegrating deck, etc.

Welcome to TFP! I would try to do the rectangle that goes left-right in your picture, then add the deep end to that. I bet you're pushing 40k gallons...looks like a nice big pool! You can get a pretty good estimate by seeing what effect adding chemicals has...so, for example, you might add 3...

Many folks here have found a used above-ground pool on Craigslist and then paid someone to install it. You might try that...it may need a new liner, but would probably end up being much cheaper than a brand new pool!