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So I have my forms up and pool dug. Forms -Approximately 16-24" above grade all around. I plan to back fill and match the height with a tall concrete deck after the forms are off. All of the forms bracing is in the way of plumbing. I am thinking of just running my plumbing out of the...

Thanks James ..... any other people have recommendations? I would not mind multiple options or multiple votes for the same product. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

What is the optimal thin set and grout types? Any recommended brands? This would be for southern weather with occasional freezing. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My pool is planned to have super flow 360 drains mainly because I am using some 3HP pumps for water features and want very little pump inlet drag to push water features. I might put the drain valve on an actuator and adjust inlet flow based on performance needs. I am leaning towards setting...

He is recommending two mats that are separated by 6 inches. So think of 4 on 12 times two. With 12" minimum wall thickness. I googled a ton of pool construction pictures and out of 100 or so pictures, I saw maybe 2 with two mats....... and they were deep with tall walls above grade. My...

A few builders in the area are touting the virtues of drain-less pools. Anyone have experience with them? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am building a pool in solid limestone. In fact it is so solid that my utility trenches hold water for weeks. I had planned on #3 rebar in 8" squares throughout..... I was thinking that was somewhat overkill. I spoke with me slab engineer for a sanity check, and he said that all of...

One more thing to add..... if the product you describe is not available at a local big box store, where would you buy it from. I am in AUSTIN TX for reference. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So, I have noticed several different types of pool forms when the shell extends above grade. (On grade is pretty consistent, so I am interested in the different options for elevated forms) I have seen plywood used to make a straight wall. I have seen bender board used, and I have seen a...

I would love to see any pictures of other people's rain curtains. My thought was to just bring my pipe over to a friends house and bribe him with some beer to use his CNC mill to drill my holes for me. The trick is that his mill is small and would take multiple setups to do it all. All...

It will be exterior, adhered to the outside of the pipe. It is water proof and low voltage. The transformer would be on a GFCI as well and mounted away from the water. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can dedicate a 3hp VS to it through valving. Also the holes would be on the small size. I still need to weigh flow rate vs clog ability vs the look of many small streams. At some point I will be adding a dosing pump, but this feature will only be on occasionally. Just when I want to...

All, I am contemplating making a DIY rain curtain. I am looking at getting a 2.5" schedule 80 pipe. Drilling two rows of holes in it. Putting an LED strip down the middle between the rows of holes. Then having a feed adjustment valve in one end, and a second valve on the other for...

I like the idea of a dedicated VS for water features. Especially if you you are changing what features are on. You could dial in each combination of features with valves and speed until it looks just right. I plan on having 3 bubbles on a tanning ledge and two bubblers in scupper bowls...

Ahhh..... so you are using the spa jets with a Venturi instead of a blower so there is no way to turn off the bubbles? That is a big spill over. That will look nice once you get it dialed in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

This may be a dumb question, but why do you need a spa fill and spa jets. Why not loop back spa fill into the spa jets like most pools? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Any updates on reliability? I am looking to build in the next week and I had planned to use these lights. Thinking twice now.

What sealing product did you use? I like the pool. Do you have any pictures or links to the water bowls? I am starting a pool in a few weeks and I have not selected my scupper bowls yet. I have 2 with lit bubblers in them planned. Doing the GC as well in Austin. I sent you a PM...

I have noticed that most masonry out door kitchens do not have any toe kick. Has anyone been annoyed by not having one? If you have one, how was it created and was it worth the effort to add one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

YouTube has a bunch of videos of people bending 2" with a large propane torch (not a soldering torch). I was curious how large you can go before things get too difficult. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

How hard is it to heat bend pipe? How large of a pipe can you heat bend reasonably well? I will have 1.5", 2", 2.5", and 3" pipe in my system. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is the cost of the schedule 40 long sweeps worth it? Looks like 4x the cost. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So, I have read various threads and comments about plumbing elbows. I have read several comments about people using sweep elbows. The only sweep elbows I can find are DWV at the box stores. Are people actually using DWV elbows in pool plumbing, or do you have to find them at a pool...

Thanks for the feedback. The shortest length on the shelf is over 6 feet. I will double check but I thought it was closer to 8x8 ish in shape. The spa is 8' internal diameter for scale. The table is concreted in and not removable. The sleeves are in the table top over the 2...

So, I am building another pool. My last was perfectly rectangle with an automatic pool cover. The new one will be an adventure into curves. There is a spa, three bubblers on the sun deck, two bubblers in scupper bowls, and plans for a rain curtain off of an adjacent arbor. Also, an...

I just read through some old stuff I found. Here is another link I have looked at. pavsp_rs485_examples/rs485_master at master · eriedl/pavsp_rs485_examples · GitHub I have a software friend that is helping me with my project. We are just looking at existing code and planning so far...

Does your code require an easy-touch to be installed or can it replace the need for an easy-touch? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk