Can you repair a diving board?

Loosen and remove all the bolts that hold the diving board in place, and carefully place the board on a tarp on the pool deck. Replace any rusted out bolts with new ones for re-assembly. Carefully scrape off any old, loosened paint using the putty knife. Be careful to keep the paint chips from falling into the pool.

How do you replace an old diving board?

Lay the old diving board on top of it to examine where all the old holes were. Use the drill to place new holes in the exact same locations. Once all holes are drilled, prepare the new board to be mounted. Before mounting occurs, replace any rubber gaskets or cushions from the old springboard with new ones.

Does diving board have to be bonded?

Without a proper bonding system in place, water and metal pool equipment like diving boards, rails and slides can conduct stray electrical current.

Can you still buy diving boards?

If you look back just 10 or 15 years ago in the swimming pool industry, you’ll find that roughly 90% of all inground swimming pools had a diving board. But today, the trend has done an almost 180-degree turn. Here at River Pools, we see 5 reasons why diving boards have now practically become extinct.

How much is a new diving board?

Diving Board Cost The cost of a diving board itself is usually in the range of $300-600, though you can also find high-end aluminum boards for over $1000.

Can a diving board be removed?

Remove the old diving board by unfastening the buttplate, lockwashers, nuts and flatwashers with the wrench. The buttplate is circular and connects the diving board to the wood plank that is anchored to the ground.

What year did pool bonding become code?

Passed in 1968, the “Swimming Pool Code” applies to new construction and reconstruction, for all equipment in the image above.

How do you know if your pool is bonded?

Look for an exposed copper wire attached to the motor and pumps, going into the ground. It should connect in a similar way as in the image to the left. If you live in a municipality, you can also contact the building and inspection department to see if your pool had a code inspection during its construction.