Recent content by kalgwl

I placed the spa today & the spa shell looks warped. What y'all think?

I ordered a hydrapools steel pool kit from Pool Warehouse & worst experience I've ever had. All of the skimmer holes had to be re-cut, returns & light holes were not correct size & the liner track on my steps was 1/4" too small. Neither company has been helpful in resolving the issue & won't...

I have recently installed a 16x36 steel walled pool and have an 89" round spa to install along the side. I have figured out the plumbing but unsure if the spa should be placed on a bed of sand or the 57 stone I used for the backfill of the pool. I have read about stone, over time pushing through...

I decided to go with the CMP lights instead.

I'm in the middle of completing a Diy in Alabama. I've learned a lot on this forum & will be glad to answer any questions but you can find most answers from the experts here. Save some money & do the liner yourself.

I like the idea but have wondered if I should route all water through the heater for the very few freezing days we get in Alabama. Don't know if I will ever "close" the pool when winter comes but would like to continue to use spa all season. - - - Updated - - - Since the pool builder has...

I have just discovered that my spa has way more connections than I anticipated. It has the following connections: *To recirculating pump *Deep heat returns *To Jets *To therapy pump *From Blower (I know what this one does) Should I scrap my original diagram & do I need another pump?

I read that when the pump is not running, chlorine gas could go back into the heater causing damage. (Reason for check valve at heater)

Which valve are you referring too? Great video!

Here is a diagram of how I plan to lay the plumbing out. Any suggestions, changes or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks again.I plan to draw a diagram out & see what y'all think and see if anyone has suggestions or changes I should make

Meadow, I looked at the post you sent but was still confused with the make up line for the spa. The diagram also didn't show a SWG plumbed in adding some more confusion. I searched through the many posts here & figured most of the plumbing out but this whole process has become stressful and time...

Thanks for all the help Jason. When the pool builder disappeared it has left me to figure it out. I'm a handy DIYer but want to make sure my pool/spa are plumbed correctly.

Yes, the spa water level will be above the pool water level. I will put a check valve on spa return but still confused on how to plumb the makeup line. Do I need a makeup line?

Yes, it is a spillover spa I just haven't removed it from the crate. I only see 2 lines (return & suction) I probably need to get inside crate & see if there are more lines. - - - Updated - - - Thanks for the advice. I will add them.