Update to my previous thread:
I have removed the cover from my pool. I have learned more about the history of the pool; built around 1990 then closed and not used at all until about 2010, used for a few seasons then closed and covered until I removed the cover last week. I added 3 new photos; I have some concern about the concrete but who knows what's lurking below! (I live in SE Pennsylvania).
Advice please on next steps and order in which to do them:
1. The expansion joint needs to be caulked. Should I do this before or after power washing? What kind of caulk should I use?
2. Determine condition of plumbing. I understand I need to do a pressure test. This should be done after I drain, power wash, and refill pool? Can this be done before replacing my equipment?
3. Determine condition of structure; which can be done when pool is emptied.
4. Equipment likely needs to be replaced; should I go with SWCG instead of chlorine? Is this a big deal to change over if I need to replace my equipment anyway?
5. I have 2 skimmers. One is pretty rough from water being in it during winter and busting it. Is this an expensive repair?
I know I have a lot of questions. I know so little about pools and I'm trying to figure out if this is salvageable. I guess I will know more when it's emptied. THANK YOU for any advice you have. I REALLY appreciate it.
(My original post is below)
Advice please! We bought our house here in Pennsylvania 5 years ago and it came with an inground concrete pool. I don't believe it's been opened for 8-10 years now and I don't know its age. We have no experience with pools. We are wondering what to do; is this pool something we can salvage or is it so far gone that we should consider filling it in?
We have a couple estimates from local pool companies to open the pool for about $4,000. This includes pumping out water, power spraying and/or acid wash, new water, and testing our equipment. I would gladly pay this but am afraid that it will actually need a lot more.
The pool holds water and never overflows. There are some cracks in concrete (see photos) but otherwise looks good I think.
The pump may not work and there appears to be no power to pool equipment currently. I was told by the pool people that came out that it was closed down very well.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
I have removed the cover from my pool. I have learned more about the history of the pool; built around 1990 then closed and not used at all until about 2010, used for a few seasons then closed and covered until I removed the cover last week. I added 3 new photos; I have some concern about the concrete but who knows what's lurking below! (I live in SE Pennsylvania).
Advice please on next steps and order in which to do them:
1. The expansion joint needs to be caulked. Should I do this before or after power washing? What kind of caulk should I use?
2. Determine condition of plumbing. I understand I need to do a pressure test. This should be done after I drain, power wash, and refill pool? Can this be done before replacing my equipment?
3. Determine condition of structure; which can be done when pool is emptied.
4. Equipment likely needs to be replaced; should I go with SWCG instead of chlorine? Is this a big deal to change over if I need to replace my equipment anyway?
5. I have 2 skimmers. One is pretty rough from water being in it during winter and busting it. Is this an expensive repair?
I know I have a lot of questions. I know so little about pools and I'm trying to figure out if this is salvageable. I guess I will know more when it's emptied. THANK YOU for any advice you have. I REALLY appreciate it.
(My original post is below)
Advice please! We bought our house here in Pennsylvania 5 years ago and it came with an inground concrete pool. I don't believe it's been opened for 8-10 years now and I don't know its age. We have no experience with pools. We are wondering what to do; is this pool something we can salvage or is it so far gone that we should consider filling it in?
We have a couple estimates from local pool companies to open the pool for about $4,000. This includes pumping out water, power spraying and/or acid wash, new water, and testing our equipment. I would gladly pay this but am afraid that it will actually need a lot more.
The pool holds water and never overflows. There are some cracks in concrete (see photos) but otherwise looks good I think.
The pump may not work and there appears to be no power to pool equipment currently. I was told by the pool people that came out that it was closed down very well.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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