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Pphonedave replied to the thread Pool Pad Rainwater Drainage.3/4" clean (what everyone calls "gravel" in some spots (mainly for drainage in areas you cannot see) 3/8" grey pea gravel in some areas...
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Pphonedave replied to the thread Pool Pad Rainwater Drainage.It is not recommended to build up the base for an above ground pool because it is not as easy as it sounds. There is a science to...
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PYou don’t necessarily need a “pad”. The ground can be leveled (dig down to level) & you just add a sand base or gorilla pad, pavers...
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Pphonedave replied to the thread Planning plumbing for my above ground pool.Also, I would not put the ball valves where you did, in the vertical pipe. When you go to turn the ball valve, you are going to be...
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Pphonedave replied to the thread Planning plumbing for my above ground pool.When dry fitting, remember that the fittings don't go together as deep as they will when gluing them up. Get good ball valves. Not ones...
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PWhat I mean about the concrete is that it must be designed/engineered to handle the weight- this can be expensive. More expensive than...
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PIf something is a requirement, the word "shall" or "must" will be used. Shall is an imperative command, usually indicating that certain...
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Pphonedave replied to the thread Featured Bonding and grounding.I used to work for the NY State Public Service Commission, working on utility rate tariffs and rate cases before Administrative Law...
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PTypically, this means a "Listed" device that has been tested by a NRTL to conform to the standard for that device. For example, a light...
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Pphonedave replied to the thread Featured Bonding and grounding.I have worked with Intertek a lot in the past, for NEBS compliance testing.
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Pphonedave replied to the thread Screw in bead liner receivers?.I see no benefits to using an in ground bead receiver in an above ground pool, and I see LOTS of downside.
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Pphonedave replied to the thread Featured Bonding and grounding.Aside from the fact that there is a ground rod in that picture, which is a big no. The code for bonding water is as follows 680.26(C)...
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Pphonedave replied to the thread Tips/Suggestions for patching the bottom of a pool liner (from nut sedge growth).To be clear, when you fold it in half, the cement is on the inside, that protects it from washing off. Then when you get into the water...
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Pphonedave replied to the thread What’s your water temp - Spring 2024 edition.It is a balmy 47F in NJ right now. I suspect my pool is somewhere in the 40's. I don't even think about opening until May. Me, I...
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Pphonedave reacted to ajw22's post in the thread What’s your water temp - Spring 2024 edition with
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Water temp 52F in NJ. Air temp 65F at noon.
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