gastongal Posted June 19, 2010 Report Share Posted June 19, 2010 I have a contract on a house that was built in 1972. Not sure when the pool was added. The pool is 30 x 50 with a vinyl lining and mesh top. It hasn't been used in 4 years but there is still plenty of water in it (very nasty water) but enough to keep the pool from collapsing. Is it still possible to cleanse the water or must I drain the pool and refill? I've never owned a pool so any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinerMFGr Posted June 20, 2010 Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 It has been done before--taking a pool from swamp to swimmable without draining the pool. I suggest you hire a professional to do the work though. Before you commit to sanitizing your pool, have a pool inspector check your pool out. It may turn out that the liner needs to be replaced which involves replacing the water anyway. He'll also help you get familiar with the equipment and notify you of anything that needs to be repaired. Good luck and congrats on the new house. Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastongal Posted June 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2010 It has been done before--taking a pool from swamp to swimmable without draining the pool. I suggest you hire a professional to do the work though. Before you commit to sanitizing your pool, have a pool inspector check your pool out. It may turn out that the liner needs to be replaced which involves replacing the water anyway. He'll also help you get familiar with the equipment and notify you of anything that needs to be repaired. Good luck and congrats on the new house. Jeff Thanks for your help. When you say "hire a professional" to sanitize and before doing that "have a pool inspector check it out" are they different? Does one work for a company and the other work for the county? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinerMFGr Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 Thanks for your help. When you say "hire a professional" to sanitize and before doing that "have a pool inspector check it out" are they different? Does one work for a company and the other work for the county? No both work for companies. Some pool companies specialize in inspections, so you may choose one guy to do the inspection and another guy to do the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gastongal Posted June 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 Thanks sooooo much for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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