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Rebar in progress and start of shoot.

What 8 returns, on a very small pool, does to back pressure? This is with all plaster dust removed. 200 sq ft cartridge filter. SWAG we’re flowing 75-100 gpm in a 4,400 gallon pool. Will put in smaller eyeballs to increase velocity and better wash the bottom.

Sorry no good pic of rebar, mistake, thought I had taken it.

Lessons learned, while fresh in my head. Unique build We can’t dig, it’s solid limestone where we live. Unless you want to jackhammer ... for a long time, it’s going to be an above ground pool. Clear loose rocks and dirt, bobcat work, paint the area to clear, don’t tell him where you...

Lots of hard lessons learned. I now have lots of respect for pool builders. Two contractors not so good, had to fire and a little rework. A few little things to do, finishing touches Thanks TFP and it’s members for all the help and ideas.

More returns! I agree 4 would be a minimum. If your running 100gpm / 4 jets, your 25 gal/min, that’s quite a bit. I’m a bit on the over engineering side, I’m targeting 75gpm and putting in 8 jets. Easy to change hole size for more velocity out of the jets.

Rebar next, found a good man to help on craigs list. looking for a Gunite company in San Antonio Build a forms vs fill and compact ... shoveling is hard on this old man. Wood work, not so bad.

I’ve seen this done with ICF’s, insulated concrete forms, Fox Blocks is one brand, I used them to build my house. Super eco. Super light and easy to stack. Lay in rebar as you go. Brace as necessary, depending on height. Then pump 3-4,000 psi concrete in the middle.

More for drinking than swimming. 🙂

Open of comments and suggestions. Start plumbing in a few days.

They come from the north side of Austin. 11 on a truck, shipping is a big part of the price. Mesa Grande is another name. Kim, Jessica will be looking at the colors, thanks.

Toe stubbers gone! Moved to the side, Jessica’s idea, and I still gots the flow. 🙂. Thanks so much for pointing them out!

Yep, lime stone blocks, 2’x2’x5’, about 3,500 lbs. We’re on a mountain of rock, impossible to dig. The pool is level with the patio, we have to raise it up, lots of fill. I thought the $14.99 Walmart pool was just fine, Milly thinks Unique house, industrial, we’re on 4 acres at the end of the...

Like your idea, no main drains! ... but guessing 80 gpm and one skimmer? Think I need the extra flow? Tri Star 1-1/2 hp at 60ft head est At 4,400 gal, it turns in 55 min. With 5 returns, 16gpm/return, 12ft/sec on 3/4 eyeballs 2” pvc @ 80gpm, 8ft/sec