New Build In Ground Vinyl Southern Ontario

[excel76]

After a long winter (longest one in recent memory actually) our first pool build has finally broken ground. My family and I couldnt be more excited. We have 3 excited kids between the ages of 10 and 3-1/2 and are looking forward to creating lots of memories in our backyard.

We interviewed about 6 pool builders, but made our decision based from based from a friends recommendation, and the fact that it was a smaller company. I was impressed with the work that they did for my friend and the price for what you get was the most competitive.

We are going with a 16x34 in ground Gemini shaped pool with Hayward equipment.

Here are some of the specs
15900 gal
Hayward SP3202VSP Tristar Pump
300K BTU Heater
2 Colour LED lights
Cartridge Filter
Pro Logic PL-P4
T-CELL-9 25K gal SCG

Here are some pics from the first 2 days.

Little guy was wishing he could get out there an help out

Day 2, walls are up

Needless to say, we are all excited. I've been lurking on this site for months, and have learned so much. Such a great resource.

I'll post more pics as the build progresses.

 

[todd.brock]

Welcome! We are building the 18x36 version of the Gemini this spring. Neat to see the same pool getting installed. Will be following along for sure!

 

[jimmythegreek]

Nice soil and a clean excavation so far. Looks good they seem to be very professional so far hope it all goes as smooth for u

 

[PoolguyinCT]

Nice soil and a clean excavation so far. Looks good they seem to be very professional so far hope it all goes as smooth for u

Soil envy Jim??

 

[excel76]

Day 3 pipes installed

Day 4 backfill has started

 

[excel76]

Day 4 - first concrete layer poured

 

[Goat's Wife]

This is great to see! We're building a pool this summer too (hoping for late-May groundbreaking) and I'm new to this process. Your daily updates are greatly appreciated! I look forward to following along.

 

[excel76]

This is great to see! We're building a pool this summer too (hoping for late-May groundbreaking) and I'm new to this process. Your daily updates are greatly appreciated! I look forward to following along.

Thanks its exciting for sure! Should have some updates next week when the landscapers start

 

[kimkats]

Man that is some fast work. I am going to share a set of links I put together for new pool owners. It is a lot of into but it will all start to sink in as you use it:

Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule

Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals

Pool Math

Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.

Make sure to go ahead and see what test kit there will be providing and let us know so we can fill in any holes.

Kim

 

[excel76]

Man that is some fast work. I am going to share a set of links I put together for new pool owners. It is a lot of into but it will all start to sink in as you use it:

Print these out:
Pool School - Basic Pool Care Schedule

Pool School - Recommended Levels

Bookmark these:
Pool School - Recommended Pool Chemicals

Pool Math

Pool School - ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry

Make sure to ask any and all questions you might have no matter how small! We have all been where you are at one point.

Make sure to go ahead and see what test kit there will be providing and let us know so we can fill in any holes.

Kim

Much appreciated!

 

[excel76]

Concrete base set and the stone has been delivered. Should have the coping installed today

 

[kimkats]

Major step forward!!!! Nice job!

Do you have a test kit yet? You are not far from adding water!!

Kim

 

[excel76]

Major step forward!!!! Nice job!

Do you have a test kit yet? You are not far from adding water!!

Kim

Shipping to Canada an option?

 

[kimkats]

No Taylor has a lock down on it. You can to a shop in Canada that has Taylor test kits You want the 2006 or even better 2006. NOT the 2005 as it really does not have enough regents.......Canadian tire??? Is that a place that sells stuff like this?

 

[excel76]

No Taylor has a lock down on it. You can to a shop in Canada that has Taylor test kits You want the 2006 or even better 2006. NOT the 2005 as it really does not have enough regents.......Canadian tire??? Is that a place that sells stuff like this?

I'll have a look for sure. I'm sure I'll be able to find it some how.

 

[excel76]

Stone almost complete

Smooth finish should be done on the weekend, and the liner should be installed sometime next week. Excited!

 

[kimkats]

That stone work looks awesome!! Does it look as good in person??

Better find that test kit with that time line!!! SWEET!

Kim

 

[mknauss]

The most economical way to get a proper test kit is to have either a K2006C or TF100 shipped to a mail drop at the nearest US border crossing from were you live. Then drive over and pick it up.

Good luck.

 

[Buckeyes2273]

The most economical way to get a proper test kit is to have either a K2006C or TF100 shipped to a mail drop at the nearest US border crossing from were you live. Then drive over and pick it up.

Good luck.

The K-2006 is available on Amazon Canada site...ships 2-3 days anywhere in Canada

 

[Brianf60]

The K-2006 is available on Amazon Canada site...ships 2-3 days anywhere in Canada

That is where I bought mine. Its nice to save money but usually I waste too much time trying... OH and make sure the get the salt test as well if it is not included in that kit.