Can the Aluminum Edging on Doughboy Pools Be Replaced?

Doughboy Pool Basics

• Doughboy manufacturers two overarching categories of pools, above ground and in-ground. In-ground Doughboy pools come in a single piece and fit into a large hole in the ground. Above ground pools come in multiple parts and require assembly before use. When you purchase a Doughboy pool from an authorized vendor, the vendor should provide the service of assembling the pool, either at an additional cost or as part of the cost of the pool. Aluminum edging appears exclusively on above ground Doughboy pools.

Pool Assembly and Parts

• Doughboy above ground pools are not prefabricated units, meaning they consist of numerous parts that attach to one another with screws, bolts, clamps and other fasteners, rather than a single molded unit. Thus, you can remove and replace any part on a Doughboy above ground pool. Doughboy produces parts lists for all of its pools, available from the company's website or by contacting Doughboy directly. The lists contain numbers for each part on a pool, including the aluminum edging. You can use part numbers to order replacement parts for your pool.

Schematic Diagrams

• In addition to parts lists, Doughboy produces schematic diagrams for its products. In some instances, the product list contains a schematic diagram, while in other cases the two appear as different documents. Basically, a schematic diagram shows how all the parts of a Doughboy pool fit into the overall assembly of the unit. Diagrams display where each part goes and how it attaches to the neighboring parts. Always obtain a schematic diagram before attempting to replace a part on a Doughboy pool, by downloading it from the company's website or contacting the company directly.

Replacement

• To replace the aluminum edging on a Doughboy pool, begin by obtaining a parts list and ordering a replacement part from Doughboy. As an alternative, contact the vendor from which you purchased the pool and order a replacement part. Get a copy of the schematic diagram for your pool from Doughboy. Use the diagram to locate all the fasteners used to attach the old aluminum edging to the existing pool. Remove the old edging, using the schematic diagram as a guide, and install the new edging in its place.