Recent content by oneman546

Sure would like to get some feedback on this. Since posting I've decided to do away with the main drains and add a fourth return. My original plan was to not have any main drains, then some friends with a pool recommended I put them in because if the water level ever fell below the skimmers...

Here's my take on placing the returns, skimmers, and drains. This is a play pool with a 5'-4" center and approx 19,000 gals. I will be using 2" plumbing all around and can add or subtract skimmers or returns as needed. Any advice is welcome, TIA.

Well, after reading 100's of posts I finally pulled the trigger and bought an IG Vinyl pool kit. It has been sitting in the basement since July while we have waited for a break from the relentless rain this summer. We have a window of opportunity to get this thing in over the coming week(s) and...

Great, I removed the check valves and moved up to the larger filter. I chose a heat pump because of the chiller. Any thoughts on how much I could expect the chiller to reduce the water temp? I understand there are a lot of factors involved but would 10 degrees be too high of an expectation? I...

Trying to firm up my quote request to send out. This will be a DIY. Would really appreciate any comments or suggestions. Especially on the equipment and automation. Thanks Pool: Hydra Vinyl Pool (<20,000 gal) max depth 5'. Still debating shape with the wife, she'll eventually win but I have to...

I built an Anchor wall on the side of the house a couple of years ago and looks just like the Henry system. I swore I would never build another, 70 lbs. blocks suck, but it came out great and hasn't shifted at all. I've been thinking of building another with geo grid to hold the pool. I'm...

Inexperience building a pool within a retaining wall seems to be the main reason. Specifically, concern over the ground becoming saturated during a flood and the wall giving way or the pool shifting. During Isaac, the water came up to where the ground meets the driveway retaining wall and...

Hi everyone, great forum with, wow, lots of info. Been reading for months trying to piece together what I want. However my situation is very unique, at least it seems to be. I have talked to several PBs and have not found anyone really interested in tackling the job. So, I live in Biloxi, MS...

When installing a vinyl or fiberglass pool partially above ground, would the retaining wall go up before or after the pool set? Thanks