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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    And we're back! Man what an exhausting week it’s been with contractors, holiday and delays. So steel came on Saturday to knock out the project...well... that's until they ran out of steel and decided that they had to wait until Tuesday to be able to get more steel from their supplier. So that...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Pool Excavation completed!! Now time to call the plumber and then set up steel and electric!! Yippie. IMG_1637 IMG_1636 IMG_1635 IMG_1634
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Hey Kim! I sure will try to get some samples. I think we will be going this week to look and youre right... that should better help us decide when we have the last element!! Great idea! Anyone have thoughts on the pump for the WF. I do not need a VS correct? Just a simple 1 HP motor?
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Hey Kim. Thanks for your input! I think we are going with a Tahoe blue or blue of some sort. Going to nail down the plaster phase here in the next couple of days. Hey Joeld. Good point about the infloor cleaners. We decided to take out the infloor and just go with side suction cleaner and...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Hey Everyone! We are debating now on our tile selections!!! We have decided on the stacked stone and the travertine which are in the picture (luckily we are using same travertine as neighbors!!!). So we are going back and forth between the two. Of course I love one of them and my wife loves...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Does this equipment list look good my pool. Any recommendations? So question I have is I was told I should use another VS for my WF. Is this correct or would a single 1.5 HP pump do the trick? Easy Touch Automation w IC40 Pentair Screen Logic Pump 1-VS3050 INTELLIFLO CIRC Pump 2-...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Oh brand :P Ok so here we go. (shout out to bulldogz400 for the format) The first price is the initial bid, the ($ in parenthesis denotes a lowered bid price), typically by negotiation. Drawings / Plans BID 1: $1500 BID 2: $775 (CONTRACTED) Pool Builder:$4,800 (TO INCLUDE PROJECT MANAGER)...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Ok everyone. I'm back. Ben MIA getting everything set. We start the dig tomorrow. Man oh man has it been a blast trying to talk with all these subs. Big shout out to Qinguy for all his help. So I will post prices and negotiations and description of my entire process tomorrow. For now it's...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Hey Bradj. So I just re-read your comment. I think I've confused some people. I am completing the pool including the rob and columns directly behind the pool. I have to build all that as one unit. The CMU I'm talking about is the 40' of it in initial design. I'll post new design and show you...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Yes Brand. It is just money and yes we are going over projected budget already haha!! This darn berm in the back yard is costing us a pretty penny for all the things we have to do to secure it. Update: Still in the process of working out bids and negotiations. Biggest factor right now is the...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Yes that is what I am going to try to do. Trying to get new quotes to have it built that way. Will have to decide what's worth it after I get all the numbers in.
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Sorry if confusing. So the surrounding planter walls which are 36" high were being included in all construction, shotcrete, rbb and excavation bids. These costs were increasing by 5k for the project. My goal instead is to have a concrete retaining wall built after the pool is complete to match...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Need some help here. So in the plan you can see I have the planter wall attached with the pool. I am being told if I have it built with pool I'll need permits and it will cost much more with rbb and shotcrete. I can have landscapers add a CMU wall for fraction of the cost to hold the berm and...
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Awesome Texas. Thank you. I will talk with my subs about making sure the use the right pvc for strong enough jets. I don't need the water going super crazy. Those extra comments helped. Much appreciated.
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    And so it begins.. Las Vegas Owner Builder pool...

    Hey Guys and Gals. Getting quotes in and contractors are asking some questions that I am not sure of. Should I get a Blower installed?? The electrician wants to know and that's a very good question. Does anyone have any advice on the matter? Also does anyone know if having a 36" retaining...