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When I finished the basement we used Delta fl underlayment. Put the laminate on top of it buit the walls on it also. One of the boxs stores sells it. They don't know they do, showed up with the skew number and ordered it. http://www.cosella-dorken.com/bvf-ca-en ... cts/fl.php

There is a sealent for Kooldeck. here's a link. http://www.mortex.com/products/kd.html

phonedave is correct about setbacks. In my area the setbacks would not allow me to place the pool from front to back on side of the yard. I got a Variance from the Zoning Board. This can be a long process and rather expensive (lawyer, aerial photos, registered letters to neighbors, etc,)...

Re: New Build New Jersey! The pipe cost from 1 /1/2 to 2 is minor. I would of went with a variable speed pump if they had them when my pool was built. I have 2 1/2" pipe, the problem with that is box stores don't carry 2 /12" pipe fittings.

I've had a auto lever for 5 years. It has a 3/4" line for the drain connection. In this time I haven't had to manually drain the pool yet.

Re: Where can I find REVIEWS of Installers in NJ? I had a similar issue. The setbacks would place the pool in the middle of the yard. I got a Variance for the pool and a detached garage. Obtaining a variance can be very expensive and time consuming. Example: Lawyer, ariel photos, registered...

It also helps if the skimmers are placed so the predominant wind blows toward the skimmers.

Great pics and progress. I have the same PVC pier setup. After the pool was complete and backfilled, it was two weeks before the pad was poured. I ran a soaker hose around the pool, on and off for 1 1/2 weeks. Had to move many wheel barrows of dirt to fill around steps, spa, skimmers. The...

Coat your rails and rail sockets with a thin film of marine grease. They will slide out with no effort.

Welcome to TFP, SWG here and am very pleased with it. Read "Pool School" many times, the articles address many questions. The best tools are knowledge and a good test kit. I use the TF100 test kit from the link in my signature. Test the water and stay in control :mrgreen: , or not and let it...

If you do go stainless steel you want the right grade stainless. Someone here probably knows the grade you would need.

The manufacturer site below has patch, and seal products for Kool deck. http://www.mortex.com/products/kd.html

What size is the pump (model) and plumbing that is installed now? This may help "waste" in giving you further quidance.

The link is to their site. They sell patch kits and sealers. May want to contact them. http://www.kooldeck.com/

Welcome to TFP. Pool School is worth reading, a wealth of knowledge there (top of page). Purchase a good test kit, I am partial to the one in my signature TF100. List the specific's about the pool equip., plumbing, etc.,. There are alot of great people here to help you out.

Run min. of 2" piping to every thing. I have Kool deck and like the texture and feel. That being said the dirt and sand lays in the crevises. Takes a little work cleaning it, hose or power washer. The Kool deck chips up in spots, around the edge. If your going to have a safety cover...

Dave, You sound like me, perfectionist, with a splash of OCD. :cheers: Build a better mouse trap! :scratch:

Dave, I've read your posts for many years, here and on PF. Amazing craftmanship, and well thoughtout. Do you have a pic of your epuipment pad. Blows me away everytime I see that 925lb filter listed.

This link will answer alot of questions. My fittings at pump, filter, heater are 2". The returns are fittings are 1 1/2". All these are plumbed with 2 1/2" pipe. hydraulics-101-have-you-lost-your-head-t915.html

Just curious, what type of pump, filter, plumbing size did you deside on. I too am looking forward to pics.

Coming along pretty quickly. On mine after the back fill, I ran a soaker hose around the pool. The amount of settling was impressive, especially around the steps. Many wheelbarrows of dirt to fill it in. Just something I did.

Great job and picks. I like the supervisor sitting in the cab. Someone can't wait to go swimming. Don't know if it was mentioned but read Pool School and get a good test kit. Link to a kit is in my signature.

Sounds nice, don't forget the pics of your progress. The only thing missing from your list is a good test kit (TF100). :wink:

I remeber the mess well. When its said and done the amount of time looking at dirt piles was worth it. Pool School at the top of the page is well worth the time spent now. Get a good test kit, also spelled out in Pool School.

I haven't seen a color like that. Looking forward to pics with water, nice effect I'm guessing.

Very cool, keep the pictures coming. I would enjoy scenery like that. I can see what my neighbor is putting on his hamburger. :cry:

Mine is setup pretty much the same. It does appear to connected at an angle at the tee.

If you could get some more specifics, it would help. Plumbing size, number of jets (pool/spa). What type of filter preference you have. Heater to be gas or heat pump. A 2spd, variable speed, or variable flow pump would be the best. I have a 2hp-2spd and run it on low most of the time. If I...

I add salt and stablizier at the begining of the year and thats all. My pool isn't covered for the winter, so turns into a swamp every spring. Just opened it friday. Adjusted ph and added bleach to shock. Kept shock levels up, backwashing, brushing. Water is clear and maintaining chlorine...

The SWCG works well for me. Personel preference, it does have a higher up front cost to add a SWCG. I bought mine and had the pool installation crew add the manifold for me. At the time they didn't offer a SWCG.