The pool was leaking. Ah well we said after fixing the promblem (replace hydrostatic valve) Seeing as it is winter, why don't we instead of refilling it, finish emptying it and use the winter to do the resurfacing. Pool is 30 years old.
So pump out almost all the water last week and the next morning it looks like there is a bit more in there. I don't think it rained! no water in any of the telltale spots. Bugga it must be seeping back in through the hole where the hydrostatic valve lives.
So on Saturday when I get back from the gym I set up my drain and bail system and completely empty the pool with bucket and jug. Was I sore like a big gym workout? Yes worse than the gym. Next morning water back in the pool!
The work required involves acid washing the surface, now that the (bluddy drought is over) water table is higher, the wash off won't seep away into the ground, but will collect in the pool and we will need to pump it out. Using more water to dilute it to safe levels. Now it will be a very slow process because if the waster water/acid is not draining away, more nasty gas for bloke to breath if he does too much at once.
Bloke has now put a stand pipe in the valve screw fitting to prevent/limit the water seeping back in. Here's hoping for a drought winter (hahahaha! bluddy floods) so the pool can stay empty for the job.
for listening. Better than stirring up poor bloke!