Recent content by mimomof2

Radiant oval 18x32, next spring. Semi or full in ground, possible 6-7 foot deep end or middle. They are offering, in place of a main drain, a 3rd return, or a second skimmer with 2 returns. Please give me your opinions. Thanks?

Search "Backfill for Radiant" above, there is some suggestions there.

Have you posted a question asking others. We've only checked in to Doughboy and Radiant. I do believe Doughboy requires cement.

Do you mind me asking how much for your excavating and install? Ours is $7000 for flat bottom, $1000 more for a deep end, plumbing, cement collar, backfill. No electrical or dirt haul off.

Found this on another post. The only Radiant installer, in our area, said he does it. Here is what it says about the collar, I am not doing the walk in steps. Check with local building codes before installing your Radiant Metric pool inground. If the pool is to be installed in geographic areas...

We just received a quote for a Radiant, which included the cement around the bottom of the frame. I think it's better for the freeze/thaw we have. What size are you looking at...18X34 oval for us. Hope you get some responses. I've been lurking this site for weeks.

We are currently in the planning stages of an 18X34X48, oval Radiant pool, semi or fully in ground. The installer said he puts down a vermiculite base. Is this any better than sand? Should sand go over vermiculite or padding over vermiculite? The installer quoted $7000 for excavation (no dirt...

We currently have a 12 X 24 Intex pool, on it's last leg. We are in the planing stages, for a pool in the spring of 2018. Looking at an oval Doughboy, Desert Spring, 18 X 38, or a Radiant oval, 18 X 36. Semi in ground or fully buried. I have been lurking this site for weeks!:D Overwhelmed, but...