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Old 03-01-2009, 07:17 PM   #1
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Inground pool, how do you work on sides?

Sorry for the dumb question, but when working on the lights in the deep end of an inground pool, how do you get up the sides that are 8 feet from the bottom?

The bottom is soft vermiculite cement. The liner is being replaced so I need to work at a 45 degree angle and I don't want to mark up or dig into the bottom.

I saw Tom Cruise do a jewelry/bank job suspending himself from the ceiling. Maybe hang upside-down with a rope from the top. Maybe lay a ladder on the angle wall and a flat plywood on the base.

What's the trick? The ladder seems like I will mess up the wall sides.

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Old 03-02-2009, 10:09 AM   #2
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Try this

The plywood's sharp edges may dig in and cause damage. Try a CLEAN drop clothe or moving blanket with a sheet of 2" rigid foam insulation on top. Good luck.
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Old 03-10-2009, 10:58 AM   #3
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Tip for deep pools

Anchor point, repelling harness and patience. It sound goofy but it works if you have a delicate situation.

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Old 03-10-2009, 08:26 PM   #4
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Sorry for the dumb question, but when working on the lights in the deep end of an inground pool, how do you get up the sides that are 8 feet from the bottom?

The bottom is soft vermiculite cement. The liner is being replaced so I need to work at a 45 degree angle and I don't want to mark up or dig into the bottom.

I saw Tom Cruise do a jewelry/bank job suspending himself from the ceiling. Maybe hang upside-down with a rope from the top. Maybe lay a ladder on the angle wall and a flat plywood on the base.

What's the trick? The ladder seems like I will mess up the wall sides.

Regards,

John
Simple answer for replacing the light(s)... snorkel and mask.
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Old 03-11-2009, 09:59 AM   #5
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Pool light replacement

If the pool light was installed properly you should be able to hang over the edge (Have someone hold feet if tall walls for safety) remove the light and there should be plenty of line to bring fixture to deck to replace bulb or hook new light line to once cut. Then just pull new light cord through.

Hope this helps

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Might be late to the party... But nicely "cooked" verm is pretty tough stuff...

Don't sweat it...
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have David Blaine replace it for you
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