if we leave our pool up year round should do we need to do any maintainence on the exterior walls. Would they dry rot
1608997
This will be our 3rd summer with the pool and we have left it up year round. The first year, we drained it, and last year we didn't. I have had no issues with the exterior walls even with the unexpected snow and ice we had this winter in Louisiana!
1608998
I've had mine up for two years going into the third summer and have not seen any signs of rot damage other than what a couple of ten year olds can do. I would buy this pool every few years if I had to. Really well built.
2119155
We plan on keeping the pool up all year since we live in a warm area. The grass under the pool is going to be dead anyway. A good method of draining is to siphon through a garden hose into an outdoor drain or to the street.
1959717
My pool is in Florida, so I have no idea how the vinyl liner would hold up under a lot of freezing temperatures. I would check out vinyl lifespans under extreme temperatures. As for maintenance. I have no deck around the pool and believe maintenance is easier without a deck. I believe kneeling down to scoop leaves off the bottom or surface is more stressful than standing. I do not plan on a deck for my pool.
586807
I believe that you would have to use a patch and a lot of luck. It also takes a fairly long drying time for the patch so don't rush the drying time. I live in the south and we don't have a lot of snow so I have mostly used the patches on pool floats and liners.
1887904
We installed this pool last year - or rather we had it installed. We knew we would never get it all done - or get it done right if we did it ourselves :) We left the pool up all winter long and there was no issues. I think it would be a challenge to take this pool down and put back up each year. We purchased a pool cover for it and kept it covered for the winter. We prepped the pool last fall and followed the instructions to open it back up for the spring. We have used it this year and it is great. Personally, I would keep it up permanently.
774241
yes it has to be dry. You should be able to remove your lighting fixture from its niche to pull it out of the pool to your deck. then you open your light fixture install the bulb and reinstall the fixture into your niche. You need to make sure to use a new gasket & teflon grease.
541742
We've had a pretty wet month and I haven't noticed any moisture inside the fixture. These fixtures have been outside about six months now and they look just as good as they did brand new. Be sure you caulk around the base to prevent water from seeping into the wiring.
1782650
Yes, they dry completely since the bottom is ventilated. I have not encountered any mildew/mold buildup, but it would still be wise to clean it once a month or so.
1527627
I wouldn't leave them out in the rain or the elements - but if you have it by the pool and it gets a few splashes - OK. We love ours Still!
1482046
The wall does not stay dry. The water does drain down the wall.. It does get damp but its outdoor paint meant to repell water so it's not too bad.
245611
This is my first year... I will find out in a few weeks when I take this pool down... But If it smells bad, I will try to clean it... Or leave it out side thru the winter...
1796015
I did Oklahoma stone that's pool coping. Instructions say to dab up any excess that pools as this isn't desirable when dried. I noticed on the third & final coat applied with a paint brush that small areas started staying behind. I just brushed it out/over the dryer parts of the stone. Like I said this was outdoor pool coping, and, for that purpose there is no wiping-polishing-buffing. Just let dry and keep dry (no rain) for 24 hours.
245609
Once the ground dries out the smell will go away and if the bottom of the pool is dirty spray it with a hose and give it a chance to dry out then fold it up and put it away but if u r gonna leave it in a garage or a shed wrap it up w/dryer sheets so the mice don't eat holes in the pool!
146326
If your pool has m,etal-backed walls a strip of thin vinyl should fix the problem. If the walls are self-supporting e.g. Intex or similar you may have to use a thicker vinyl, as long as it is really flexible.
2059741
We're in the Northeast and have taken the pool down for three years now. I can say that we haven't had any issues with holes in the liner. Taking it down is something of a hassle since you need to ensure it is as dry as you can get it and it will invariably be muddy. We've found that a wet/dry vac helps tremendously with cleaning much of that off.
506154
Let me qualify my answer by saying that we live 1/2 block from the ocean and everything rusts quickly here. Ours was up year round and after four years the top rail was rusting out. The salt-water, chlorine-generator pumps lasted less than two years each running every day. The pattern faded in the liner but it was still OK. We replaced the pool last year with a solid-walled pool with resin rails and verticals.
335124
Yes, no problem - it's all weather (summer weather, anyway). You can leave it out. What will happen is the basin will collect some rainwater, so each season you'd probably want to hose it down to clean it anyway.