18' x 36' pool build starting Monday.... like input from TFPers

Jump to latest Follow Reply
Hadiguy05

Hadiguy05

Well-known member
Mar 19, 2021
97
Kentucky
Pool Size
22000
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hello TFP! We are excited. Our pool build starts Monday. I'll update as we progress.

18 x 36 IG with vinyl liner, 2 main drain, 2 return, 2 skimmer, in wall step in deep end, shallow end steps go whole width of pool (2nd step will be 2' long), IC40 SWG, Intelliflo VSF, 140k btu Raypak h/c pool, IntelliCenter, 3 LED lights and recessed coverstar retractable cover. We are having travertine coping and travertine tile around the pool. I just installed a 200A subpanel which will feed the intellicenter with a 125A breaker.

My question is on water depth. I'm considering 3.5 to 6 on deep end. No slide or diving board. Kids like to jump in the deep end. I was considering bumping it deeper maybe 7 to 7.5 ft. I like to dive, but only shallow dive. I know the right answer is whatever I feel we need, but would like input. Also, any other recommendations on pool equipment etc would be welcomed.

Thanks!
 
What size shallow end and slope to 6ft?

Build for my 19' x 35' inground vinyl pool is starting in about 10 days. For water depth I'm also considering 3.5ft to 6ft. PB is recommending 14.5ft shallow end, 10ft slope, 6 ft of deep end, and 4ft slope up to 3.5 ft.

I'm debating decreasing the shallow end to 10 or 12 ft and having a longer slope, and also increasing deep end depth to 6.5 or 7ft.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Hadiguy05
Njpools said:
What size shallow end and slope to 6ft?

Build for my 19' x 35' inground vinyl pool is starting in about 10 days. For water depth I'm also considering 3.5ft to 6ft. PB is recommending 14.5ft shallow end, 10ft slope, 6 ft of deep end, and 4ft slope up to 3.5 ft.

I'm debating decreasing the shallow end to 10 or 12 ft and having a longer slope, and also increasing deep end depth to 6.5 or 7ft.
Click to expand...
We are VERY similar to this. I'm considering changing the depth to 6.5 to 7.5 foot. We were looking at a 1:4 slope. We could increase the slope to near 1:3. I think a 6' wide deep end is okay especially if I have a shallow slope, but curious to everybody's thoughts.
 
Last edited:
This is a difficult decision. Not sure what's the optimal shallow end vs slope vs deep end. I think a slope between 1:3 and 1:4 is a good compromise and that's where I'm kind of at...
 
Don’t forget to subtract 6 inches for actual water depth. Builders only care about build depth and not usage. We wish they would be more upfront about it with everybody but it is what it is.
 
  • Like
Reactions: HermanTX and Hadiguy05
Thanks. My PB was not up front about the water depth vs wall depth, but I know now about it after reading all the posts on TFP
 
  • Like
Reactions: newdude
Njpools said:
Thanks. My PB was not up front about the water depth vs wall depth
Click to expand...
It boggles the mind why they don’t just simply tell the customer. It’s a normal thing and not like they will get yelled at. If anything they would get to build more pool more often and more profits with it. :scratch:
 
  • Like
Reactions: Hadiguy05
Newdude said:
It boggles the mind why they don’t just simply tell the customer. It’s a normal thing and not like they will get yelled at. If anything they would get to build more pool more often and more profits with it. :scratch:
Click to expand...
Our contract is set on water depth and we've only talked water depth. I didn't want to get caught up on having to either add or subtract depth to figure out the actual water depth as I get confused easy ;). Thanks for everybody's input so far! I'll post a picture of the proposed layout of the pool here in a bit.
 
  • Like
Reactions: newdude

Enjoying this content?

Support TFP with a donation.

Give Support
We've landed on a 6.5' water depth deep end. Still considering if I should have gradual slope to the deep end, or if I should have more of a drop off to a deep end well. Have a shallow end that goes towards 4' to 4.5' with very gradual slope and then steep drop off to our 6.5' deep end. This would give more casual swimming space. Thoughts?
 
Last edited:
I like to have 1 slope to deep end. The double drops in pools that arent deep can throw people off. The width if the pool plays a huge role in how much shallow you need. If plan on diving alot ad am adult 6' water depth is minimum amd a decent size hopper in deep end
 
  • Like
Reactions: Hadiguy05
Here is what I think we are going to do. We made the deep end hopper 10' have a 10'6" slope, 7'6" shallow end and steps. Deep end depth is 6'6" and shallow end is 3". Does this seem reasonable? We are putting a jump rock that is 67" x 24" or so on the side. That's why hopper is 10'. Thoughts @jimmythegreek ?
 

Attachments

  • 16201292983046870194653484438696.jpg
    16201292983046870194653484438696.jpg
    444.6 KB · Views: 35
jimmythegreek said:
That's a steep slope. I have a large waterfall twice that size and only a 4ft wide hopper. My 9yo does flips off it into 6fow. Mine is dead center on 32ft. Where is the waterfall going on the long side? In middle or towards deep end?
Click to expand...
@jimmythegreek The jump rock is going on the long side. The slope is 3.5ft drop over 10.5ft. This is a 1:3 slope. I could shorten the deep end to like 8 or 9 ft. This would give a little over 1:3.5 slope
 
Last edited:
Glad we insisted on a sump pump prior to install, even if it wasn't necessary just in case. Our PB is doing an amazing job, but we did hit water. There wasn't much there last night and there was more there this morning.
 

Attachments

  • 16202994839305939566250074965788.jpg
    16202994839305939566250074965788.jpg
    810 KB · Views: 49
If your gonna center the jump rock on hopper 6ft wide is enough. I just find alot of adults hang in the slope to be covered by water while talking amd drinking, I always recommend as easy a slope as possible. On wider pools 16+ you end up with plenty of shallow space even on a small footprint due to width
 
  • Like
Reactions: Hadiguy05

Enjoying this content?

Support TFP with a donation.

Give Support
You must log in or register to reply here.
Thread Status
Hello , This thread has been inactive for over 60 days. New postings here are unlikely to be seen or responded to by other members. For better visibility, consider Starting A New Thread.
Top Bottom
Back
Jump to latest Follow Reply