New Build in Michigan *Updated 7/24*
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Re: Out with the old, in with the new
After a ton of research, searching and pool shows etc etc we found a local installer that does vinyl liner in grounds. We decided to go with a 16x24 rectangle with radius corners and a 8' wide fiberglass walk in step which will pretty much fit the footprint of the old pool.
We will be getting a Jandy sand filter with a 1 1/2hp pump, multi color led light, 4 deck jets, winter safety cover and adding some concrete were we have out existing deck. (I need to take more ground level pics). I plan to run a lighting circuit to the fence along with some speaker wire to the far side for some rock speakers or something.
Is there anything that would be recommended to do before or during the install for extras? I just want to make sure I dont forget something and have it be too late after the concrete is in. The install isn't scheduled to start until early July so I have some time yet.
I will get some more current pics and will add more as the digging starts.
After a ton of research, searching and pool shows etc etc we found a local installer that does vinyl liner in grounds. We decided to go with a 16x24 rectangle with radius corners and a 8' wide fiberglass walk in step which will pretty much fit the footprint of the old pool.
We will be getting a Jandy sand filter with a 1 1/2hp pump, multi color led light, 4 deck jets, winter safety cover and adding some concrete were we have out existing deck. (I need to take more ground level pics). I plan to run a lighting circuit to the fence along with some speaker wire to the far side for some rock speakers or something.
Is there anything that would be recommended to do before or during the install for extras? I just want to make sure I dont forget something and have it be too late after the concrete is in. The install isn't scheduled to start until early July so I have some time yet.
I will get some more current pics and will add more as the digging starts.
Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Plugs.
It's really easy to add some outdoor outlets when they're wiring it up. You might need them later for a blender, a TV, a submersible pump, maybe a weewhacker...
Plugs.
It's really easy to add some outdoor outlets when they're wiring it up. You might need them later for a blender, a TV, a submersible pump, maybe a weewhacker...
Re: Out with the old, in with the new
Yes that is a great thing to have. I plan to do outlets along the fence every other post or so.
Richard320 said:
Yes that is a great thing to have. I plan to do outlets along the fence every other post or so.
Nice looking work on what will be a beautiful pool! :lol: I would add that the boss doesn't appear to be interested in the manual labor as much as the supervision. She is already dressed for success....CEO material, no doubt. 
What did your PB use as backfill? Mine is using dirt and evidently, this will take quite a while to compact. We are right around the same stage in building as you.
amytude said:
i Have very sandy soil so they used that to backfill. They did it in small lifts and used a plate compactor. It was solid as a rock before the pour.
OK, I'm confused?? Isn't the concrete last? Don't you do the bottom of the pool then the liner? Forgive my ignorance if this has already been answered.
amytude said:
It can be done either way. My pb likes to do it this way because he said doing concrete last makes a mess in the pool that can be a pain to clean up. With just the dust from the saw cuts, I can totally see that.
I figured I would post an update. The pool is complete minus the heater which will be another week or so. The fence was installed yesterday but the gate won't go up until tomorrow so that the concrete has time to dry. We are very happy with how it came out and look forward to many new memories. No onto finishing up the landscaping and finding something to hide the pool equipment.
