What causes a Doughboy pool wall to rust?
This solution will cause a problem called “Dissimilar Metal Corrosion” (when two different types of metals – ie. galvanized steel and stainless – are bolted together). Over time this will cause the wall at the two connection points to rust away and lead to pool failure.
Can a Doughboy pool be put in the ground?
Only Doughboy can offer you the ability to put your pool in to the ground leaving as little pool wall visible as you wish creating the true in-ground pool look for less. Full instructions on this can be viewed on our site.
What does rust mean in an above ground pool?
In a word – rust. Rust (or corrosion for those who have aluminum pools) is an above ground pool’s number one enemy. Rust can be an eyesore, flake into the water, cause dangerous sharp or jagged edges, and eventually causes the pool wall to split open.
What kind of steel is a Doughboy pool cap made of?
Doughboy vertical end caps are made from 18 gauge galvanized steel – 50% heavier than most brands. This provides added stability at the base and the top of the pool. Exact, pre-punched holes assure structural integrity and allow for a more precise installation.
In a word – rust. Rust (or corrosion for those who have aluminum pools) is an above ground pool’s number one enemy. Rust can be an eyesore, flake into the water, cause dangerous sharp or jagged edges, and eventually causes the pool wall to split open.
Can a small hole in a pool liner cause rust?
Holes in the Liner. If you see a small hole in the pool liner, it’s essential to fix it immediately. Even the most minor pinholes can allow water to seep behind the pool liner, and over time, this can rust the pool wall. Having a small hole in your liner can be detrimental to your pool because most people don’t notice small amounts of water loss.
Is the wall of a matrix pool rust?
The only metal parts of a Matrix model are the wall and the nuts and bolts that hold the wall together. Now after this pool has been in use for about six months, I got a call from the homeowner who said that there was a rust spot on the wall of the pool about halfway down.
Is it possible to repair a rusty above ground pool wall?
Repairing a rusty above ground pool wall is rarely done, because there are not many people who know how to do it. Over the years I have learned by way of trial and error that there is only one true way to repair a wall and that is to add a new piece of wall from top to bottom. Over the years I’ve tried to repair damaged pool walls in many ways.
