A Houston Pool Build Inside the Loop

[bdavis466]

Marla, automation could easily be added after the fact. I'm not super savvy on Jandy equipment but I don't see why you couldn't do exactly what you'd like to do. My best guess would be around $1,000-1500 to get it done, and you shouldn't need an additional pump unless you were looking to run multiple features at once.

 

[Marlahoutex]

Thanks Brian! So it could just be on a separate timer so it wouldn't have to run the whole time the pump was running?

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Kim, I thought about that, but couldn't decide which topic it should go under! LOL! So I just decided to ask here. Should it be moved?

Marla, you might want to start a new thread just for the question above. Make sure to title it so it is clear what you are asking to get the max views.

I don't have a clue I am sorry to say

 

[WASP]

To keep my waterfall pools from becoming stagnant I let a very small amount of water trickle through them whenever the main pump is running. Perhaps you can do the same.

 

[bdavis466]

You could do a two timer (much less expensive) panel or go with a full automation system. Either would do the trick just fine.

 

[Marlahoutex]

Wasp, perhaps I can try that. Brian, thanks for the info! Really appreciate it.

 

[kimkats]

Well it looks like you have some answers. THANKS GUYS!

Marla do you know what to do now? I wonder if your PB could pop in and help you out if you or hubby are not sure what to do.

 

[Marlahoutex]

Kim, sure I know what to do now! I have to convince hubby to spend the money!! LOL!

 

[kimkats]

Kim, sure I know what to do now! I have to convince hubby to spend the money!! LOL!

OH hehe :slidehalo:

 

[needsajet]

You might be able to DIY with one of these and some expert help from this forum, assuming your Aqualink has an auxiliary output available to automate the water feature.
Amazon.com : Jandy Valve Actuator : Swimming Pool Filter Valves : Patio, Lawn Garden

 

[ebrooks11]

Quick question. I am doing an O/B and was wondering if I would need any automation since I will not any water features?

 

[platipus]

Marla,

We're still figuring our automation out, but I like it so far for a few reasons. One is for the specific reason you are thinking about it. Our builder had us set up first thing a scheduled daily run of all features, if even for just 5 minutes, to make sure water is not stagnating in the pipes. Being able to turn things on/off from my phone is pretty neat as well, but not a necessity.

That leopard plant you are having trouble with is a giant ligularia of one type or another. It needs to be kept wet. If you have a low spot in the yard that stays wet (and shady), you could try that. I don't know if it is possible to water those too much.


plat.

 

[Marlahoutex]

Thanks Plat! Once it cools off we will take a look at moving some plants around.

Jet, I will def look at that from Amazon. We also might just talk to our PB and see what they say.

 

[consoleman]

Hi marla,
I like they way your toe tile looks so i got a sample and it doesnt quite look the same. Did yours look 100x better once it was under water? Here are the two tile we have picked as our toe tile. I also like how you have 2 rows.

 

[Marlahoutex]

Sorry for the late response. Let me look and see if I can find the numbers for the tiles.

 

[Marlahoutex]

Here is our toe tile.

MT82323B2 AIM Series. The sun is hitting the tile in the picture.


Just looked at yours and they are the same number. Wow! They do look different, but just to be sure, put yours in the sun.

 

[SuzfromTexas]

Hmmmm.... I've gotten so I really hate that Photobucket pattern for tile. It just doesn't seem to go with other pool materials! Lol!!

We miss you, Marla! Hope your summer is going well.
Suz

 

[Marlahoutex]

Thanks Suz! Been really busy. My oldest son in San Diego got married at the end of May, so I got behind on everything!

Forgot about the changes in Photobucket, but got the pic from my computer instead.

 

[SuzfromTexas]

Well, you and I will understand my joke!

I had forgotten how beautiful your toe tile is!!

Congratulations on your son's wedding!! That's exciting and exhausting! Great to see you back!

 

[Marlahoutex]

Thanks Suz! And congrats on being a TFP Guide!

 

[consoleman]

Thanks marla. Could you please repost some pics of your toe tile installed? I cant see them anymore due to the PB ransom.