- Archive for February, 2011

If your pool has a crack that starts in the tile and runs down the wall you can test for a leak without having to call and/or pay a service company. Below is a quick video of a crack on the wall of a plaster pool, I tested this without getting into the pool. You will notice that just inches below ...

This nasty looking rebar rust stain is just above the return line and below the waterline tile. I certainly don't want to damage the plumbing or tile so I'll need to be careful when digging this one out. Pool water conditions about 50˚ with medium particulate level. This is the roughed out repair cavity. Double click to enlarge view, I added notes ...

Boy, the last couple of weeks have been tough weather wise. Phoenix had overnight sub-freezing temps and near freezing daytime temps for a few days last week. One of those morning the combination of 34° air temp, 38° water temp and 20+mph winds caused frostbite to my dignity and pride. Perhaps I would be more comfortable in ice skates. Worry not! The ...