How much trouble am I in for?

[jerseyrails]

The contractor who was supposed to put concrete around my pool split with my money. Because I didn't have concrete last year as promised, my pool went uncovered last winter. I did get the pipes plugged before winter. It went unused this summer since we just had a baby and my oldest was away most of the summer. I've ordered a cover and some waterbags to cover it for THIS winter coming, but in the meantime, the pool is full of Crud that smells like a septic tank when I scoop it out, is very green, and I am certain has more than a few frogs calling it home. What's my best option for cleanup? I was already quoted $1800 to clean it out. I'm perfectly fine with draining the pool and refilling it, but should I do anything to the water before I cover it?

The pool is 16x32 and approximately 24,000 gallons as per the liner company.

 

[ajw22]

Cover it up and deal with it in the Spring.

We have helped people clean up worse swamps then that. It will take time, patience, and a bunch of liquid chlorine following the SLAM Process.

 

[Flying Tivo]

I would definitly scoop out all the crud you can, but that about it. Wait till next season when you open to clean it up. Covering it is a great idea.

 

[jerseyrails]

What can I do to get the existing crud out? I can't see the bottom of the pool at all, and I REALLY can't stand the odor.

 

[borjis]

You want to get one of these pool rakes

Amazon.com : Stargoods Pool Skimmer Net, Heavy Duty Leaf Rake Cleaning Tool, Fine Mesh Net Bag Catcher : Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com : Stargoods Pool Skimmer Net, Heavy Duty Leaf Rake Cleaning Tool, Fine Mesh Net Bag Catcher : Garden & Outdoor

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[jerseyrails]

You want to get one of these pool rakes

Amazon.com : Stargoods Pool Skimmer Net, Heavy Duty Leaf Rake Cleaning Tool, Fine Mesh Net Bag Catcher : Garden & Outdoor

Amazon.com : Stargoods Pool Skimmer Net, Heavy Duty Leaf Rake Cleaning Tool, Fine Mesh Net Bag Catcher : Garden & Outdoor

www.amazon.com

I've got that, it's what I've been using. But as I said, can't see what I'm doing. Could I use my wet vac if I buy enough additional extensions?

 

[JamesW]

You can't drain without replacing the liner or at least putting a liner vac on it to keep it from losing the set.

Scoop out the solids as much as possible and then do a SLAM to clear the water.

A wet-vac won't be worth using.

 

[jerseyrails]

You can't drain without replacing the liner or at least putting a liner vac on it to keep it from losing the set.

Scoop out the solids as much as possible and then do a SLAM to clear the water.

A wet-vac won't be worth using.

Are those water-powered leaf vacuums any good? Between the smell and visibility, not sure how much I'll be able to get out before I cover it.

 

[kimmielea]

I used a leaf gulper to help clear mine several years ago. It worked great. Leaf Gulper