Hello there, I am new to pool ownership and was wondering about the light niches the builder installed. They are Pentair 10" niches. Can any 10" light fit that or is it specifically Pentair lights I need to buy?
Pool Niches
- Thread starter juggieskid
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,150
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
What you need to look at is how a 10” light fastens to the niche. Pentair lights use a tab on one side with one set screw on the other side.
Ah, I see. Okay, thanks for that, I had no idea. Got any suggestions? I wanted coloured LEDs that I could change with my phone or a remote. Some of them I'm seeing are over a grand each light, that can't be right....
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,150
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
You getting an automation panel?
That’s what many cost from the major brands. There are lots of others on Amazon at various price points and quality.
Lighting Basics - Further Reading
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With the little research I've done on this topic, most likely, yes. This would allow anyone to control the lights or adjust the brightness etc. Is that correct?
Wow. I have 6 light niches in my pool. That's a lot of money for lights. How often do they need to be changed?
Thanks for all the info. It's a bit confusing for me to research these for the first time. I'm scared....lol
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,150
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Depends on the automation and lights you choose.
You choose to build a very large 90K pool. That is 3X most large residential pools that are around 30K. Your 90K pool will need more of everything then most folks.
LED lights may last 2 years to 10 years or more. Many have had reliability problems. New models have no history to judge.
These things should have been figured out in the design phase before construction began.
Its tough to work with Jamaican contractors.......Everything is "No Problem Mon!"...
I was wondering how long plaster can sit without water. The reason I'm asking is that I am out of the country and I won't be back for another month and I need to know if I should tell the pool builder to wait til I'm back. I know there are a lot of things that could go wrong with the plastering stage and want to be there for the start-up.
Jug,
You should not plaster until you have the ability to run the pumps and filter.. It appears you have not yet bought your pumps?????
Depending on the plaster, they will start filling the moment they are done.. If pebble, they will acid wash the next day then start filling..
Thanks,
Jim R.
You should not plaster until you have the ability to run the pumps and filter.. It appears you have not yet bought your pumps?????
Depending on the plaster, they will start filling the moment they are done.. If pebble, they will acid wash the next day then start filling..
Thanks,
Jim R.
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Good to know! Thanks for the answer! you are correct, no pumps yet. I'm researching the easiest system that works together with each piece of equipment.
Hello again,
I have been researching pool equipment for my newly built pool, and along the way, I have been getting conflicting information about the filters and which ones I need with an infinity wall. Two of the pool suppliers said I need cartridge filters as sand filters limit the flow, and I need high flow for an infinity wall. The other two suppliers disagree and say sand filters work best with a big pool regardless of an infinity wall. If you have any advice or knowledge of this claim, please chime in.
Thank you!
I have been researching pool equipment for my newly built pool, and along the way, I have been getting conflicting information about the filters and which ones I need with an infinity wall. Two of the pool suppliers said I need cartridge filters as sand filters limit the flow, and I need high flow for an infinity wall. The other two suppliers disagree and say sand filters work best with a big pool regardless of an infinity wall. If you have any advice or knowledge of this claim, please chime in.
Thank you!
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,150
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Depends on the size of the filter and pump.
A large sand filter with a large HP pump can supply a lot of flow.
How much flow do you need for your infinity wall?
A large sand filter with a large HP pump can supply a lot of flow.
How much flow do you need for your infinity wall?
We are using 2 x 3hp pentair pumps and whichever filters work best for my application. They suggest 2 filter systems as well. I don't know how much flow I need, is there a specific flow rate needed for an infinity wall?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,150
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Depends on the length of the wall.
That should have been determined during the pool design.
Negative Perimeter Edge - calculating flow rates
I need some help with a calculation (and "informed guesses" based on experience also welcome), that I believe is essential for specing a pump (or pumps) for my pool. So far everything I've been able to find is very anecdotal and I would appreciate a better understanding of the "background...
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 65,150
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Vanishing-Edge Pool Construction
Any damage or disfiguring of the weir edge will have a noticeable effect on the look of the feature, of course. Building and maintaining that edge within a tight tolerance is essential to building an energy-efficient pool. That's because the smaller the total variation in edge height, the smaller the amount of water that is needed to produce the desired negative-edge effect.
"You don't need much," says Akins. "If you are level at the edge, you can keep it full and flowing with hardly any water. You can literally create flow across a negative edge with a garden hose.
"That's a fairly common mistake guys make when they're guessing. They don't know for sure, and they want to cover their asses, so they put a great big pump on it. That's because they're worried about not being level at the edge, and they feel they may need more flow to make up for that. Of course, it adds a significant amount of cost to the job upfront, and also to the operation of the pool.
"If you're suspect of your ability to hit a tight tolerance across the edge, you can use a building material that you can modify in the field."
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@setsailsoon is currently designing a pool with an overflow edge and may be helpful.
Any damage or disfiguring of the weir edge will have a noticeable effect on the look of the feature, of course. Building and maintaining that edge within a tight tolerance is essential to building an energy-efficient pool. That's because the smaller the total variation in edge height, the smaller the amount of water that is needed to produce the desired negative-edge effect.
"You don't need much," says Akins. "If you are level at the edge, you can keep it full and flowing with hardly any water. You can literally create flow across a negative edge with a garden hose.
"That's a fairly common mistake guys make when they're guessing. They don't know for sure, and they want to cover their asses, so they put a great big pump on it. That's because they're worried about not being level at the edge, and they feel they may need more flow to make up for that. Of course, it adds a significant amount of cost to the job upfront, and also to the operation of the pool.
"If you're suspect of your ability to hit a tight tolerance across the edge, you can use a building material that you can modify in the field."
A Pocket Guide to Building Vanishing Edge Pools
Advice for avoiding costly errors in vanishing edge projects.
www.aquamagazine.com
@setsailsoon is currently designing a pool with an overflow edge and may be helpful.
