Removing Caps

by Dave
(Bastrop, Tx USA)

I want to replace a top railing on my 18 year old doughboy above ground pool. How do I remove the caps between the rails?

Hi Dave. Caps for above ground pools can be attached in a number of different ways. Many have main screw that goes right down the center into the top cap. Some may have a center screw that holds the inside piece in place and the outside slides over it hiding the screw head. The outside piece is then held in place with screw on the outside of the upright.

Some caps are not held in place with anything, they just snap on and off. Another type of cap will have the outside piece attached to the pool upright and the upper piece fits into it and then snaps over the top rails.

If you are unable to get it off, let me know with a comment entry, and I will work with you to get a photo.