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Plaster is going to be the last thing on my build. I'm an owner builder in Socal and decking is going in now. The pebble tech sub I'm using wouldn't start the project until everything even the fence was complete. Admittedly my schedule is driven by Building Depth inspections needing everything...

I'm currently OBing a pool/raised spa where I just finished Coping/Tile phase and am about to begin decking. I will say that building a pool/spa combo for 41k is going to be difficult. You will be buying the least expensive of everything and there will be absolutely no "Bells and Whistles"...

I agree - I've seen better pool tile jobs in Central American, developing countries. No bullnose and not having the tiles on top match up to the waterline tile? Seriously? I would put those pictures on Yelp and add a review as well. Tell him that you will take new photos and write a better...

I appreciate the responses and advice. I will relocate the jboxes a little closer to the pool in order to meet code and make future change outs easier. I'll also trench a new route for the main feed. Might as well since I wanted to rent a trencher and put irrigation conduit in before the...

The wires are only ran for 2 out of the 4 lights, but I have run all conduit including the run from my main panel. I did run the insulated 8 awg copper wire as well. I think I will relocate the jboxes to avoid the 90s, but can they be mounted with only the PVC supporting them or do I need to...

I am mostly worried about code as I have pulled the conductors - not easy, but doable. I think code is no more than 360 degrees. Can any Electricians in CA chime in with their expert advice? Thanks!

Hopefully someone can confirm what I believe to be a mistake on my part before I rip out my conduit and retrench. I used the plumbing trenches to get my 4 pool lights and main electrical feeds back to my equipment pad and jboxes. However, the runs required from 3 to 6 90s. I don't know why I...

Hi Gwegan, Great point to relocate the jbox closer to the pool. There wasn't a location that would have been out of the way which is why I mounted them the way that I did. I haven't passed electrical yet. Does something standout to you that will cause a failed inspection? The jbox location...

Hi Just-a-Pb I used 3/4" and the heat gun I had was taking forever, so I decided to use sweeps. Not so bad once I cut out the last 2 90s. I'll forego sealing the conduit since that is the consensus here. Yep, left enough conductor at the niche to place the niches on the coping for...

That is a great point and probably the easiest way to install. Great Lesson Learned! Thx! - - - Updated - - - Does anyone have any feedback regarding using putty to plug the wet niche conduit hole so that the water stays in the niche rather than filling conduit? Is this a good idea? Also...

I thought I'd post some pictures of the install. As you can see I had to cut the conduit just before my two final 90s to make fishing easier. In this picture I have reconnected one conduit with a coupler. - - - Updated - - - The Intellibrites are LEDs. I hope there won't be any issues in...

New Build in CA and I'm installing the Easytouch 8, SWG, 3 Intellibrite pool lights and 1 Spa light myself in order to get to save some money which can be used elsewhere in the build and to get the exact setup that I want. You also get the additional benefit of really understanding your pool...

I just answered my relay question by reading Pg24 of the manual carefully. Only need to attach SCG to the Filter/Pump relay. Is there any benefit to having the heater run through the Filter/pump relay as well? I'd assume it would be a good safety measure to guarantee the heater would only run...

Thanks for the replies! Just-a-PB, I like the simplicity of the install you suggested. Will a 20 amp breaker wired the way you suggest be OK for all 3 pieces of equipment? Also, I'm confused why the SCG and heater would run to the filter pump relay. If both have their own control cables...

Hoping someone might be able to assist confirming a few questions... 1. Should I connect the Pump, Heater and SCG all to the same 220v 20amp GFI in my ET or should I separate the power to any of them? 2. If I use the same breaker, would I use only one (pump?) relay and connect all loads to...

There is a Hartford loop which I have pictures of prior to shotcrete and the pvc from the spa wall loop come back here and is capped without there being any vent holes.

Thanks, I appreciate the confirmation! Can anyone help with the loop that I'm referring to as a Hartford Loop on the right of the picture? I know the Harford loop is actually in the spa wall but this line goes to the jets for aeration, correct? If so, how does it work being capped like this?

Hello - Plumbing was installed and I am happy with the work, but the sub left without walking me through the system. I believe that I have it figured out, but I was hoping that some of the experts here might confirm my labels and whether or not my IC/actuator placement is correct. Also, is...

Thanks! There are a lot of real experts here, but I'd be happy to share any lessons learned that might be helpful. I have pictures, but cannot upload to the forum for some reason. I sent a msg to the admin, so as soon as it's corrected I'll be uploading.

Hi Doug, I am in the middle of an owner builder in ground build right now and it really isn't intimidating. You will likely call a few subs off a local recommendation or google search and then ask them for a list of subs for your other phases which most good subs have. In fact, my...

Hi XYZ, thanks for the feedback. 60amp as I will be using the ET8 as subpanel for all future landscape electrical since my main path will be covered by concrete. I haven't purchased the conductor yet, but I'd prefer running a single 4 if I can find it. Thanks!

I am installing an ET8 with a 220v/60amp circuit in my main panel, but I'm unsure of the conduit and conductor/wire size that is required. The ET8 will be about 60' from my main panel. I will be installing: 1 - Pentair VS Pump 1 - 400k BTU heater IC 40 SWG 3 - 120v Pentair 5g color LED pool...

Give Matt call...I'm under construction and will be using them on a few phases of my build. I can tell you that I have at least 4 bid's on everything and they come in at or below everyone else and come highly recommended by a friend that used them for a remodel.... Matt Faris Swimming Pool...

Thanks! I've been seeing TFP posts come up from all of my Google searches for months and thought that it was about time to join! Great members, posting valuable information!

I am considering a DIY EasyTouch 8, LED lights and IC40 Salt Cell installation and have a few questions (likely a lot more to come)... Two Part Question: 1. I want to separate the 3 pool lights from my spa light. In California, can the 3 pool lights run to a single junction box? 2. Can the...