New pool build and deck Apex NC

[BASSFAN07]

Re: New pool build and deck Apex,NC

Ordered a tft100xl or whatever the test kit is called today. Since I'm in NC guess it will be here in a day or two

 

[Casey]

Re: New pool build and deck Apex,NC

Today I lucked upon an awesome deal. There was an apartment complex in Raleigh that had changed their pool furniture. They were selling sitting chairs for $5 and lounge chairs for $10. Best $110 I've spent lately got me 8 lounge chairs and 6 sitting chairs. They are in awesome shape and don't even looked used.

Dang... What a good find!!!

 

[BASSFAN07]

Got my TF1000 test kit today. It's nice to be 20 minutes from the source.

Here are my results from my first test.

Pool test
FC---3
CC---2
TC---5
CH---75
TA---100
CYA---64
PH---7.5

 

[Casey]

If you're not running a SWG you should lay off of the dichlor/trichlor/stabilizer as you are getting to high!

If you really have 2 CC, you need to start SLAM'ing the pool. How much of Pool School have you read?

ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry
Recommended Pool Chemicals
How to Chlorinate Your Pool
Chlorine CYA Chart

Once you get through those, you can read up on SLAMing Your Pool and it will make a lot more sense. If you have any questions, ask!

 

[BASSFAN07]

Running SWG on super chlorinate for 24 hrs per pool store. I'll check levels again tomorrow.

I read all of pool school. Got
To read it all again though. It may have been more like 1-1.5.

 

[Casey]

Do not super chlorinate with the SWG. It is not capable of handling the SLAM. You need to use liquid bleach to bring the FC up to SLAM levels instead of inching it up like you are doing now.

 

[BASSFAN07]

Tested again today

Pool test

Pool test
FC---8.5
CC---0.5
TC---9
CH---75
TA---100
CYA---70
PH---7.8

 

[Casey]

Did you pass the Overnight FC Loss Test?

 

[nate81]

Did he charge you an extra $600 to dig to virgin soil after you said you didnt want him to 'build up'???? What outfit did you use?

 

[BASSFAN07]

I haven't been able to perform that test. I am off fri-sun and will perform it them.

 

[BASSFAN07]

He was going to charge me $240 to level with the "build up" due to the slope of my yard. They cover up to 20" of difference and it's $15 per 1" more. It was another $360 when I wanted to go to virgin ground.


Rising sun is where I purchased the pool. It was installed by southern installations but I think they have a new name now.

They came back today and changed the 1 speed pump for a 2 speed.

 

[BASSFAN07]

I drove to advance NC today and got about $400 worth of joist hangers for $100. About to get the deck going.

Completed all my bonding today when I got back in town.


Ready to pass my pool inspection.

 

[BASSFAN07]

Yesterday morning I ran the backhoe for a few hours pushing and spreading out the pile if dirt that was dug out of the hole where the pool went. I bet it was a good 3 dump truck loads. Also did some digging on the top side of the pool. I also had to spread out the 2/3 of a load of gravel beside my driveway that I didn't use in the French drain. My friend brought me 16 tons and I used about 5.
I need to take more pics.



Yesterday evening I had to redo some of the wiring in my panel and crawl that my friend told me would not pass inspection. Never done any electrical but I got it all taken care of.

 

[BASSFAN07]

Need to slam my pool. 30' about 21-22000 gallons. Based on yesterday's test how much bleach do I need to add to slam?

 

[Casey]

Hey BassFan, you should use PoolMath. It's super easy. Put your gallons in at the top and your results you have at present in the now column and where you want it in your target and touch over on the right and it tells you what to add. Be sure to fill out the whole thing so you get accurate results.

 

[BASSFAN07]

Turned out my pool was fine. Still having sediment problem a bit.

How often do I backwash my filter?

I know when the pressure increases from the normal but do some just do it on a normal cycle

 

[BASSFAN07]

Had my final pool inspection yesterday. Passed. Now on to monster deck

 

[Casey]

25% increased pressure or when you notice that the water returning into the pool is not as strong as it could or should be.

 

[BASSFAN07]

Great thanks

 

[BASSFAN07]

Starting to get my deck foundation ready. I've dug about 25 12"x12"x12" holes for my post footings. I'm going to lay a paver in the bottom set my 4x6 post and fill them up with concrete. I'm trying to determine best how to do my deck girder around the pool. I think I'm going to put a paver down with a handi block on too holding a 4x4 and use a double
2x8 girder and run my joists over top. Anyone ever built one like that?

Also I took a day and redid my upper existing deck rails practicing how I am going to do my rails around the pool. I will actually be running the posts all the way up from the ground for the pool deck.