New Pool Build in So Cal - UPDATE 8/28 Tile in Spa not even

Haku84 · Jul 2, 2021

Unfortunately I found this site not to long ago and I'm well into my build. Currently finishing up coping and waiting for tile and plaster to be done. Its been a bumpy ride which led me to start researching and stumble upon TFP. I got several quotes before signing on the dotted line. I wish I had found this site before my build to assist in the early stages and made sure I was getting the proper equipment. (all equipment already purchased ) Here goes:

Pool: 15x36
Spa: 7x7
7-8ft deep
99ft Perimeter Pool
28ft Perimeter Spa with Matching Cap & 7 Jets
Standard Pool Engineering to Meet Most
Up-to-date State/Local Building Codes
Pool Excavation and Haul Away of Soil
ONLY (Unless Otherwise Specified)
Installation of Structural Steel per
Approved Engineering
Pool and Spa Plumbing
Shotcrete: Applied Pneumatically
@ 3,000 psi (Higher PSI Will Incur
Additional Charges)
(2) Child-safe, Double-main Drains at
Bottom of the Pool and Spa as Per
VGBA Code Compliance
Waterways Surface Skimmer
Autofill: to automatically fill pool when
necessary
3 HP, Variable Speed Pentair IntelliFlo
Pump and Motor
Pentair 420 Clean and Clear Cartridge Filter
400k BTU Pentair MasterTemp Heater
Pentair IC20 IntelliChlor Salt System
(4) Deck Jets with Extra ½ HP Pump
Dedicated Suction Line (Up to
35')(Vacuum NOT Included)
Standard Timer Box at Equipment
Junction box with GFCI at Equipment
Electrical and Gas Hook-ups and Runs
from Meters are Included
Hose Bib – (if necessary)
(3) Entry Steps as per plan
Safety Bench in deep end as per plan
(2) Pentair GloBrite Color LED Pool Lights
(1) Pentair GloBrite Color LED Spa Light
Standard Flagstone (Up to $450/ton),
Brick, or Poured-in-place (Color/texture
Extra) Coping
6” x 6” Waterline Tile (Up to and
Including Group #3)
Premium Color Stonescapes (Mini Pebble) Pool Interior
(2) Pool/Spa Coping Alarms (as per City
Requirements)

Texas Splash · Jul 2, 2021

Congrats on the new build. While you may have found this site late, now you should know you'll need a TF-100 or Taylor K-2006C test kit as soon as water goes in to do your own testing, so be sure to have one of those ready. Other than that, good luck! :swim:

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cowboycasey · Jul 2, 2021

Welcome to TFP

Just did your pool volume.. you are around 28,000 gallons.. PoolMath

The first thing, your SWG is way to small.. you need to replace it and get the IC 60.. I doubt the IC 20 will keep up running 24/7 for your pool.. we recommend at least 2 times the size SWG and that is the IC 60..

Your filter is great size..

Your pump is great

Haku84 · Jul 2, 2021

Thanks for the feedback! I will have to track down my PB and see about upgrading to the IC60 since the IC20 is still in the box and not installed yet. What kind of mark up should I expect?

cowboycasey · Jul 2, 2021

If you can find one right now it is going to be some change, twice the amount of the IC 20 from what I can tell...

Here is what you want, your builder may be able to get it locally but who knows..

Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 Complete Salt Chlorinator System

mknauss · Jul 2, 2021

You should look into Automation. With a spa, lights, SWCG, etc you will regret not getting automation.

Intellicenter is what you want. The SWCG power center will be integrated into it.

Haku84 · Jul 2, 2021

mknauss said:
You should look into Automation. With a spa, lights, SWCG, etc you will regret not getting automation.

Intellicenter is what you want. The SWCG power center will be integrated into it.

Intellicenter "Easytouch"? or is there another one I should get. Thanks.

Haku84 · Jul 2, 2021

cowboycasey said:
If you can find one right now it is going to be some change, twice the amount of the IC 20 from what I can tell...

Here is what you want, your builder may be able to get it locally but who knows..

Pentair IntelliChlor IC60 Complete Salt Chlorinator System

If I can't get this now, is this something I can replace later with the IC60?

mknauss · Jul 2, 2021

Haku84 said:
Intellicenter "Easytouch"? or is there another one I should get. Thanks.

Pentair IntelliCenter i5PSIC60 Kit - Pool and Spa with Load Center and IC60

You need to determine how many items you will be controlling to determine how many relays you will need. The model above is with 5 relays (4 available). They have 8 and 10 relay models.

cowboycasey · Jul 2, 2021

Haku84 said:
If I can't get this now, is this something I can replace later with the IC60?

This morning I added the spa and pool together and I should have kept them separate..

Your volume will be about 17k to 18k.. So yes the IC 20 will work by running your pump 24/7 and the cell at 100% or close to 100%

The IC 40 or 60 will work if you can get one of them... the IC 40 will allow you to run about 12 hours and the IC 60 about 7 hours a day...

Haku84 · Jul 2, 2021

mknauss said:
Pentair IntelliCenter i5PSIC60 Kit - Pool and Spa with Load Center and IC60

You need to determine how many items you will be controlling to determine how many relays you will need. The model above is with 5 relays (4 available). They have 8 and 10 relay models.

Thank you Mknauss for your help, looks like I missed the ship on this one.. everything is sold out.

mknauss · Jul 2, 2021

Not unusual right now. Very short supply of pool equipment.

Haku84 · Jul 2, 2021

cowboycasey said:
This morning I added the spa and pool together and I should have kept them separate..

Your volume will be about 17k to 18k.. So yes the IC 20 will work by running your pump 24/7 and the cell at 100% or close to 100%

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The IC 40 or 60 will work if you can get one of them... the IC 40 will allow you to run about 12 hours and the IC 60 about 7 hours a day...

Thanks! I will see if I can get either or.

Haku84 · Jul 15, 2021

Tile just got installed yesterday, now waiting for plaster. Im going with the mini pebble tec midnight blue with blue glass added. The PB said 2 bags (at $200 per bag) was more than enough.

cowboycasey · Jul 15, 2021

That is looking great

Love the tile..

Haku84 · Jul 15, 2021

cowboycasey said:
That is looking great Love the tile..

Thanks, of course the original tile I had picked out was out of stock by the time the PB went to purchase it. But this tile looks great too.

Haku84 · Jul 27, 2021

Stonescapes mini pebble midnight blue puerto rico blend installed today, acid wash tomorrow. Of course a leaf has fallen into the pool.

Haku84 · Jul 28, 2021

Pool getting filled, after the acid wash as they are filling the pool they poured "startup tec utilizes the PK 3-day startup method" Does anyone have any experience with this chemical? What is the PK 3 day start up method?

Texas Splash · Jul 28, 2021

Haku84 said:
PK 3 day start up

Same as what s shown HERE?

Start-up New Plaster

The first few months are the most criticle for a newly plastered pool. We're here to share best practices to ensure the plaster will last for many years.

www.troublefreepool.com

Haku84 · Jul 28, 2021

Texas Splash said:
Same as what s shown HERE?

Start-up New Plaster

The first few months are the most criticle for a newly plastered pool. We're here to share best practices to ensure the plaster will last for many years.

www.troublefreepool.com

So with this product I dont really need to brush the pool?

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