Recent content by bobjtx

Not sure I can answer about the conversion, but I can attest to what the builder stated about the longevity of these 5G Intellibrite Color LED lights. I installed two pool lights and one spa light when I built our pool in 2013. Since then, I have replaced both pool lights twice, and am...

Understood. Thanks.

Thanks Mark. We should be closer to 4-5 fps, so it sounds like we are OK. Got the plumber to come back and finish the loop, but he did not want to pressure test as it was late and water would need to be drained in case of a freeze. I am going to try and do the pressure test myself today. I...

Thanks to all for the quick responses. Returns are being run in the back of the 12" bond beam due to two factors: Highly expansive clay soils in our area, so encasing plumbing in concrete where feasible (where it can be done without compromising the 9" wall/ 12" bond beam) minimizes pipe...

One more question. The plumber did NOT create a loop for the 7 returns. :grrrr: I am arguing with him now to get this fixed, but I have gunite scheduled for tomorrow morning before rains come in, so it would be bad to have to wait. If I can not get this remedied in time for gunite, how...

Thanks for the quick response Jason. That "different schools of thought" explains the discrepancies I have seen when researching this, and makes sense. Very much appreciated! Bobjtx.

Hi, I am getting ready to start our pool build, and had a couple of questions on how many pool returns to use, and how this works with the Spa. Hoping somebody can help out, as we excavate on Monday. Have searched for this, but did not see anything that related to placement based on this type...

I am in the process of building my own pool right now. You can do it, but you do need to do your homework. I have a background in engineering, project management, and contract management, so that helps. Research this site, ask questions, and do your homework. Most subs know how to do their...

Thanks for that, and it would be helpful to see pictures if you have them. Also very glad to hear the cost reduction due to the new pump. I have read great things about this pump, and am hopeful it will save me some $$ with our new (DIY) pool. Thanks! Bobjtx

Plankton, I just purchased this pump as well for a DIY install. If you don't mind, could you elaborate on where you ended up finding the reducer fittings? Thanks! Bobjtx

Yes, we are building a gunite pool. Looks like we may need to install some minimal decking in order to get these installed correctly. Not what I was hoping for, but I want this to be done right to minimize problems down the road. Thanks, Bobj.

Thanks Swimcmp. If I understand you correctly, I think you are assuming the bond beam will be under coping that is flush with the deck, and the plumbing should then be placed on top of the bond beam, but below the coping? If this is correct, it sounds like the deck jets might not work out or...

Hopefully, this thread is still alive... I am getting ready to build my own pool (owner-builder), and in talking with the plumbing contractor, he said he preferred to run a separate 3/4" line for each deck jet, as he says it is difficult to get the jets adjusted evenly even when they are run on...

Hi, first time soon-to-be-pool-owner and first post to the forum. That said, I have been scouring the forum for the last 2 years in anticipation of building a pool (thought about trying the owner/builder, but am holding off to see if I can get a decent build from a PB first). Currently, we are...