JohnH wrote:
On 27 Apr 2006 05:04:06 -0700, "basskisser" wrote:


Calif Bill wrote:
"RG" wrote in message
m...

I found, while living in California, that the PROPER way to maintain a
pool
is to say, "What a great pool." as you jump in the one owned by your
neighbor!

I'm not absolutely sure, but I have a very strong suspicion that's the
proper way to maintain a boat, as well.


Very likely. My pool is being redone as we wait for rains to subside. Been
ready for plaster for 2 months, but requires 10 days of no rain before they
plaster. When the pool was built in the early 70's was probably $5500.
$20k to rebuild.

Mine's the newer stainless steel walls, vinyl liner. Costs $1500 to
replace the liner, and it has a 15 year warranty. If yours isn't
freeform, ie it's a common shape, you can put in a vinyl liner over the
plaster. That's what most people are doing. Is the plaster flaking off
due to the water leaching calcium from it? That will happen if you
don't keep your calcium levels up. The pool store people really don't
know crap. For instance, once in awhile I'll take a water sample in to
see if I am on track with my testing. They ALWAYS tell me I need
several pounds of calcium because there isn't any. Well, it's vinyl, I
don't NEED it. They'll give some bull**** about why I do, but I don't.

Maybe you should through in a couple Tums every now and then. Might reduce
everyone's heartburn a bit, and keep the calcium levels up!
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'Til next time,

John H

I'll consider your recommendations...NOT!!