Decrease Pool Depth

[poolfool72]

Following up on a previous post.....

I have an inground pebbletec pool with a 7' deep end. I want to drain about 2' of water out of the pool so the deep end is only 5'.

There are two main drains in the bottom of the deep end and skimmers on the side.

Are there any issues in doing this? Do I just plug up the skimmer and drain off the water?

Thank you.

[quantumchromodynamics]

I don't think that it is such a great idea. The main drains can quickly get clogged with debris and if there are hydrostats in them, they could get pulled up and you could lose the water in the pool.

The other issue would be that you would be exposing the plaster to heat. It could dry out and crack or delaminate.

[Pool Clown]

Another option, however it is expensive, would be to dowel, steel, and fill in the deep end with gunite. I don't know if the wanting to decrease the deep end is a temporary thing (till the kids grow up) because making it deep again later would more than likely be More expensive.

[poolfool72]

Another option, however it is expensive, would be to dowel, steel, and fill in the deep end with gunite. I don't know if the wanting to decrease the deep end is a temporary thing (till the kids grow up) because making it deep again later would more than likely be More expensive.

We considered this route, but were quoted $20 to $25k to do this by a few different contractors.....

We're considering a mesh safety cover. Realistically, the pool will get VERY little use. If we put one of these safety covers on, will it reduce the maintence requirements? enough to the point I can get rid of the pool service so that I can just do it myself?

Thanks

[Pool Clown]

Another option, however it is expensive, would be to dowel, steel, and fill in the deep end with gunite. I don't know if the wanting to decrease the deep end is a temporary thing (till the kids grow up) because making it deep again later would more than likely be More expensive.

We considered this route, but were quoted $20 to $25k to do this by a few different contractors.....

We're considering a mesh safety cover. Realistically, the pool will get VERY little use. If we put one of these safety covers on, will it reduce the maintence requirements?

It may, but you will still need to take care of the water (balance).

enough to the point I can get rid of the pool service so that I can just do it myself?

Agian, if you are comfortable with doing the water chems yourself, i guess you could.

Thanks