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That should be fine, particularly if there are several pipes running in each direction. Many builders simply go all 2" these days, but it doesn't make nearly as much difference on the returns as it does on the suction lines, and running several pipes in each direction is equivalent to running a single larger pipe.
 
Good evening! We find that the best way to plumb a pool is to have volume going to the pump (2") and velocity returning to the pool (1.5"). This lowers the RPMs on the pump and provides great water movement in the pool. I hope you have a great build! Matt Miller, CBP Hilltop Pools- Atlanta, Ga
 
Ideally you want each skimmer, drain, and return pipe running back to the equipment pad. Not all builders to that, and it can still be fine, especially with many returns, as long as there is still more than one pipe in each direction coming back to the equipment pad. The more the pipes combine into one near the pool, the more important it is to use larger pipes once they have combined.
 
When all the sub-contractors schedules line up, a pool can go together in a week or less start to finish. Of course, it is far more common for things to drag on for weeks with bursts of activity and then quiet periods.
 
JasonLion said:
When all the sub-contractors schedules line up, a pool can go together in a week or less start to finish. Of course, it is far more common for things to drag on for weeks with bursts of activity and then quiet periods.
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Our build is an unfortunate example of this. We had about 6 days between gunite and plumbing, and about 18 between gunite and rock work. Builder was ready to roll, but most of the builders don't do much more than supervise, so they are at the mercy of shared subs.

HOPEFULLY, you won't experience that kind of a delay. Its too Dang hot here in TX to be without a pool :)
 

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question about the gunite finish.....the guys worked up until 10 pm last night finishing. they had lights but it was still very dark. i noticed the walls and especially parts of the floor were very rough. are the plaster people responsible for smoothing this out before plaster is applied?
 

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