Draining pool for a remodel - Is temperature an issue?

[UtahSunSplash]

Hi TFP, As the title says I'm looking at draining my pool this year to redo the plaster/tile/coping and pool deck. I've never drained it before, so of course, I'm nervous about screwing things up.

The wife wants the work to start in April, but we'll usually only have highs in the mid 60's by that time of year. Is that going to be OK?

 

[mknauss]

Are you in an area of SLC that has ground water? Since you are replacing the plaster, your biggest issue is floating the pool shell.

 

[UtahSunSplash]

Are you in an area of SLC that has ground water? Since you are replacing the plaster, your biggest issue is floating the pool shell.

According to Utah Division of Water Rights there is groundwater where I'm located. The closest site to my house indicates a well depth of 103ft and a hole depth of 380ft

 

[mknauss]

If the water table is at 103 ft, I doubt you will have issues.

I was more implying if you were along the Jordan River or other creeks that come in from the east.

 

[UtahSunSplash]

If the water table is at 103 ft, I doubt you will have issues.

I was more implying if you were along the Jordan River or other creeks that come in from the east.

No, I'm not near the river or any creek. And I know the homeowner previously had it drained and re-plastered decades ago, but thanks for bringing it up. I'm going to check when that work was done the last time.