New pool build

[AQUA~HOLICS]

From the pictures provided it looks like there is no way to keep water from flowing through the heater when the pump is cycling.
Can you explain what dirty water is that you are referring to?

 

[Aquagenarian]

From the pictures provided it looks like there is no way to keep water from flowing through the heater when the pump is cycling.
Can you explain what dirty water is that you are referring to?

I read a post on here that said to run the pump during start up and to bipass heater because the pebble has lots of dust

 

[Aquagenarian]

I read a post on here that said to run the pump during start up and to bipass heater because the pebble has lots of dust

This is on the TFP startup guide:
The heater should not be operated for about 2 weeks after filling. If practical, bypass the heater during this period. Newly plastered pools will create a lot of plaster dust and this dust can find it’s way into the smaller tubes of your heater clogging it up. By bypassing your heater you avoid the risk of damage to your heater.

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

With an exposed aggregate plaster that has been acid washed typically you will see very little plaster dust produced.

 

[JamesR]

I know that I’m way late to the party here, but on page 1 of this thread, post #17, are those 90 * pvc elbows schedule 40? They look like DWV instead.
Anyway…. I’m always impressed with these sort of pool builds. So much involved and so much skill to get it done.

 

[darinclifton]

Plumbing started, drain and skimmers in. Some pipes and sweep 90’s in the trenches.

Hey just a heads up, you / your plumber are using DWV fittings instead of pressure fittings. Most plumbing inspectors will catch this. DWV (drain/waste/vent) fittings are not design to be under constant pressure. You should be using schedule 40 fittings. Also verify that the pipe is solid core, NOT foam/cellular core, there is a much bigger difference with that. I have seen DWV fitting file under 70 psi water pressure, the real problems are related to the force of water hammer on the pipes and fittings, not so much the constant pressure of the pool pump.

 

[Newdude]

The collars are nice and fat. Once you see the difference in person you'll never miss it again. If I stick my finger on the inside of a DWV fitting, the collar goes to my fingernail. If I do it with Sched40 it's to my knuckle.

These would be my knuckle for sure. Lol.

 

[Aquagenarian]

I know that I’m way late to the party here, but on page 1 of this thread, post #17, are those 90 * pvc elbows schedule 40? They look like DWV instead.
Anyway…. I’m always impressed with these sort of pool builds. So much involved and so much skill to get it done.

My plumber said he’d only use sched 40. At this point it’s under concrete. I checked some not all. The stuff I checked said schedule 40. Finger’s crossed at this point. I think I can see a 40 on one of the elbows in the pic.

 

[Aquagenarian]

The collars are nice and fat. Once you see the difference in person you'll never miss it again. If I stick my finger on the inside of a DWV fitting, the collar goes to my fingernail. If I do it with Sched40 it's to my knuckle.

These would be my knuckle for sure. Lol.

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I see the dwv on the pipe now that you mention it.hmm

 

[Newdude]

I see the dwv on the pipe now that you mention it.hmm

It's backwards compatible and stamped as such. I almost lost my stuff on my PB, and luckily I caught myself before I embarrassed myself. Lol.

 

[Aquagenarian]

I see the dwv on the pipe now that you mention it.hmm

It’s schedule 40 pipe

It's backwards compatible and stamped as such. I almost lost my stuff on my PB, and luckily I caught myself before I embarrassed myself. Lol.

 

[Aquagenarian]

Here’s another pic. It’s 40…honestly I don’t Think my plumber would cheap out on not using 40 well known trusted plumber. The elbows I can’t tell.

 

[Newdude]

Here’s another pic. It’s 40…honestly I don’t Think my plumber would cheap out on not using 40 well known trusted plumber. The elbows I can’t tell.

You're good all around.

 

[Aquagenarian]

Build is complete. Just need to install the slide. Thank you to everyone on this page who answered questions and provided insight. @AQUA~HOLICS , @kimkats, @Newdude and all other supporters who commented

 

[kimkats]

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Pool Finish and Color Viewing Room...PICTURES & details only please

This is our attempt at having one place that we can view the finished product of various Plaster/Pebble/Quartz/Vinyl/FG/etc. pool finishes. Simply attach a good pic looking down at the steps and another one looking at the deep end to share how it looks at different depths. Make sure to share the...

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[AQUA~HOLICS]

In the third picture is your neighbor smoking a brisket?

 

[Aquagenarian]

In the third picture is your neighbor smoking a brisket?

Unfortunately there’s like 2 fires in so cal now

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

The pool came out looking great.
Yes tonights sky is red from all the smoke and it’s only the beginning of summe.