- Jul 17, 2018
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- CircuPool RJ-45
Thanks everyone!
We only had two choices from our PB on the coping. This is the description" 12 inch paver coping sable blend".
New build in the Garden State - NJ
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Thanks everyone!
We only had two choices from our PB on the coping. This is the description" 12 inch paver coping sable blend".
Looks great.. The coping looks very much like the one we chose. Improper backfilling seems to be a huge problem in this industry. Did you see how they backfilled? How deep was the deepest disturbed area? You might want to just ask your PB what type of compaction method they use to prevent settling. It appears you have the perfect opportunity to ensure a good flood settling. If It were me and I was putting a ????? Thousand dollar patio on top of it I would simply pull back some of the soil around the entire pool to create a moat around the excavated area and use the slope heading for the pool to channel storm water from the high side into the moat. Being very carful of course to only have the top of your moat below the bottom of the coping. A few good rains will ensure a good flood settle.
- Jul 17, 2018
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Thanks Rich for the tip. I wasn't home when they did the backfill but I asked the PM and he said they had 2 guys with shovels and a third guy driving a small tractor to do the backfilling and he went back and forth compacting the dirt.
Since the backfill we had lots of rain so that's a good thing. Also to make sure I've been hosing down the area. Thanks again!
- Jul 17, 2018
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- CircuPool RJ-45
My PB is replacing my heat pump due to a leak they found while doing a pressure test. It was at this time that I asked the plumbers if they can install shut off valves in a way so that I can bypass the heat pump while still being able to run the filter. Long story short they wouldn't accommodate because as Contractors for my PB they need their approval. PB would not approve. Plus they were in a rush to leave for another job. So bottom line I would have to do this on my own if I want to bypass my Heat Pump.
I was wondering if someone can maybe walk me thru the steps on installing shutoff valves. Would I just order the Jandy Valves, make a cut on the existing PVC lines and add the valves? From what I can tell I would need to get longer PVC piping to do this.
I added red arrows where I am bypassing the Heat Pump.
I was wondering if someone can maybe walk me thru the steps on installing shutoff valves. Would I just order the Jandy Valves, make a cut on the existing PVC lines and add the valves? From what I can tell I would need to get longer PVC piping to do this.
I added red arrows where I am bypassing the Heat Pump.
- Jul 21, 2013
- 55,420
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- 35000
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- Chlorine
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Replace the circled 2 way valve with a 3 way valve. Pipe it into a T fitting on the pipe below. The existing check valve will work to prevent backflow into the heater out line.
- Jul 17, 2018
- 127
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
- Jul 21, 2013
- 55,420
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Do you know what that H is to the right of your red marks? Is that just a joint that provides support the two pipes? It does make sense for it to be a flow connection. It looks like two T fittings connected ny a metal rod.
- Jul 17, 2018
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I'm told the H pipe is to redirect the the water flow if too much pressure is flowing to the heat pump.
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- Jul 21, 2013
- 55,420
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- Chlorine
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- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 17, 2018
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- CircuPool RJ-45
Almost there!! Surrounding pool area have been prepped for concrete patio. Town passed bonding inspection.
We have chosen for stamped textured concrete. It's our intention to have them add sealant to the concrete. The extra cost to add the sealant was small compare to the overall price of the concrete.
I read thru posts that once you add sealant you are pretty much obligated to do so every couple of years. I think I am okay with that if it prolongs the life of the concrete.
Also, does anyone have any thoughts how slippery will it get when wet? My installer says after it should not be a problem especially after a couple of weeks in the sun. (And we have lots of sun.
We have chosen for stamped textured concrete. It's our intention to have them add sealant to the concrete. The extra cost to add the sealant was small compare to the overall price of the concrete.
I read thru posts that once you add sealant you are pretty much obligated to do so every couple of years. I think I am okay with that if it prolongs the life of the concrete.
Also, does anyone have any thoughts how slippery will it get when wet? My installer says after it should not be a problem especially after a couple of weeks in the sun. (And we have lots of sun.
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1. Looking great!
2. We also just installed stained, stamped concrete that they sealed. We're supposed to seal again in 30 days and then every two years or so. We have saltwater, so they used a special sealer for it.
3. So far, I am VERY happy with how not-slippery the concrete is! The sealer they used was also intended for non-slip, I think.
Looks great... Did they remember to give you a sleeve under the walk for future lighting or irrigation or ???. Looks like a long way to go to get around the pool.. 
- Jul 17, 2018
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- CircuPool RJ-45
Thanks LGirl.
By chance you know what special brand sealer they used for non-slip?
BTW. I checked out your build. The pool looks great! Very envious of the pool house!
- Jul 17, 2018
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- CircuPool RJ-45
Looks great... Did they remember to give you a sleeve under the walk for future lighting or irrigation or ???. Looks like a long way to go to get around the pool..
Thanks Rich. I'm hoping everyone will be
vs walking around the pool. Otherwise I built an expensive walkway.No sleeve required. If needed I have access to utilities on both sides of the walkway.
Thanks! We’re happy so far even though I continue to stress about the vinyl tearing. (I did buy a repair kit so I have one on hand!). Hopefully I relax and enjoy soon.
I will see what I can find out about the sealer!
Here’s what I found. Only the clear coat and maybe the anti-slip has to go on for maintenance. Hope this helps!
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- Jul 17, 2018
- 127
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- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
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- Jul 17, 2018
- 127
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
I just spoke to my concrete guy about the spacing between the coping and concrete.
He advised they don't caulk the space. They do put in 4 inches of styrofoam between the coping and concrete.
He says the pool and concrete need to settle before the caulking goes on and he says to wait a year.
Does this sound right that you should wait one year before caulking? Will it be a problem with the salt water getting between the space?
And help here would be appreciated.
He advised they don't caulk the space. They do put in 4 inches of styrofoam between the coping and concrete.
He says the pool and concrete need to settle before the caulking goes on and he says to wait a year.
Does this sound right that you should wait one year before caulking? Will it be a problem with the salt water getting between the space?
And help here would be appreciated.
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Chlorine
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- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
That sounds ok. The foam will deteriorate in the sun if not replaced or covered.
The caulk is not there to prevent salt water from getting in. The foam and caulk is there to prevent from dirt accumulating in the expansion joint so it is no longer flexible.
The caulk is not there to prevent salt water from getting in. The foam and caulk is there to prevent from dirt accumulating in the expansion joint so it is no longer flexible.