DIY In-Ground Install - Have Questions

[bills330i]

Hi, I'm going to attempt probably my most difficult DIY project to date, install an inground pool. Pool comes tomorrow and the digging starts this weekend. Biggest concern I have is the vermiculite bottom, which I may contract out. The good news is the pool is only 14' X 28' with a 5' deep end so the bottom and dig should not be to difficult.

Pool Specs:
4X28 Rectangle 2R Steel
28mil Liner
Hayward Pro Grid DE 36sqft
Hayward 1.5hp Super Pump
Interfab Slide

Now my questions:
1. Do I need a bottom drain with only a 5' deep end.
2. 1.5" or 2" pipe? PVC or Tiger Flex? I'm thinking 2" PVC.
3. Is a 1.5HP pump too big for my small pool or will it be OK.
4. Are there plumbing schematics available to show all connections to the filter.
5. If I install deck jets and a slide can I run them off the filter pump. If so how should the plumbing be arranged.
6. Any plumbing schematics to rough in for a heater?
7. How much vermiculite for a pool this size?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks!!

 

[jasonknox]

1. Yes
2 2" PVC
3. My knee jerk reaction is that it would be to big.
4. The owners manuel should show all connection in a schematic.
5. Yes, but you may want to consider cut offs for when they are not in use.
6. Same as 4.
7. I did sand so I can't help on this one.

And you are right this will be the biggest DIY project of your life. Good Luck!

 

[waste]

Welcome to TFP!!

Please check out the DIY liner install thread in Pool School's Further Reading - it's not complete, but still ought help you some.

 

[bills330i]

I'm very concerned my pool size, filter, pump selection is wrong. The company I bought the kit from said it was OK but it didn't seem like he thought to hard about it.

14X28 ~13,000 gallons
Hayword DE3620
Hayword 1.5HP Super Pump

I'm also planning on having 4 Jandy Deck Jets and a Slide.

Please help as I may need to get a new pump on order.

Thanks

 

[Sportsman]

you don't show your location but many here including me recommend a two speed pump. I replaced a completely functional 1.5hp single speed with a 1hp two speed and have not regretted it with CA's electricity rates. Dual speed requires no special wiring. Variable speed does.

 

[bills330i]

you don't show your location but many here including me recommend a two speed pump. I replaced a completely functional 1.5hp single speed with a 1hp two speed and have not regretted it with CA's electricity rates. Dual speed requires no special wiring. Variable speed does.

I live in CT. Knowing what i know now i would have gone with 2 speed, unfortunatly the single speed has shipped and it may be too much hassle to return. I'm ok with the electric bill but just want to make sure i wont damage the filter with too high pressure.