Overthebars
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OUr pool is about 25 years old and we are now on our third liner which is about three years old. Last night we saw a "bump" in the liner and it feels like a stone. It is the size of a child's fist. Any suggestions?
Wow, thats a large stone. I have a couple of pebbles that can be felt through the liner that must have fallen in the pool while we were installing the liner (I had the pool bottom vacuumed out prior to liner install). With a stone the size of a baby's fist, if it is not sharp, you could just leave it there as the liner has plenty of stretching properties, or you can drain down the pool and remove it.
If you drain the pool but don't want to remove the liner from the coping, I know the liner manufacturers make a patch kit so that you could cut the stone out and place a patch over the cut. I have heard that the patches work really well.
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Thanks for the advice ps558. I did research the Hayward Tiger Shark QC. I like the pull out and hose off filter (no bulky bag) and 1 hr/3 hr pool cleaning cycles. In fact, I found a bargain at e-bay which included free shipping and caddy.
How is the Tiger Shark working out for you?
I just ordered one and will receive it tomorrow... any tips or tricks I should know about?
Thanks.
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Just installed a fiberglass pool myself. I have grounded the pool and pump by the instruction.
When in pool and pump is running if I touch the concrete outside the pool I get a small
electrical shock. If pump is off it does not do it. Anyone know what could be causing this.
I'd recheck my pump bonding and grounding. Did the wiring get knicked underground?Is the circuit GFI? Are the conductors sizes correct?Current follows the least path of resistance. If there is excessive voltage in the circuit (bad transformer) like a previous poster had it can actually arc undergoround if exposed or in close proximity to ground metals etc. Do you have access to a Megger? Check connections first but if they're buried!! Is it close enough to run a test wire? Basically run a homerun fron C/B to pump,if the problem stops,it's in the wire run. BTW,I am not a licensed electrician.
I know that our local code required a "redundant ground" all the way around the pool by using wire grid (known as weld wire fabric) that is also bonded to the pool and all pool equipment prior to pouring concrete. Do you have such a grounding system?
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I had my vinyl liner replaced recently and the pool needed some repairs. Cement was used to do some patching work. Now underneath the liner the the pool is uneven and there are definite areas where there are bumps or rough areas. Should I be concerned? Will this reduce the life of the liner and/or potentially create a hole in the liner?
If you have rough areas of sand/cement, you can do one of two things.
First, if its a large area of rough finish, you can buy some vinyl patching compound at Home Depot and 'float' the compound with a 10" puddy knife or trowel until smooth.
Second, if the area of concern is more of a "bump" or "nipple", you can buy a concrete sanding block at Home Depot and lightly rub the area until smooth.
Sometimes after sanding large areas of rough sand/cement, the sanding block will pull the larger pieces of sand or aggregate out of the pool base and create a small void. Just use the vinyl patching compound to float over these voids.
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I am looking to purchase a solar cover for our 16 X 36 fiberglass pool. Any advice on which cover is better (clear or blue) and also the best website to buy from. Thanks!
I bought the Blue "AquaCover" and have been happy with it. Definitely keeps the water warm as the night time temperatures start to dip down.
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Just ran across this topic today after replacing the garbage digital boards several times... about every 12 months... worked like a champ on my 220v setup!! Even the little D9 annoying LED quit flashing! Thanks to @NotaFanofWatkins and others who took the plunge.