I struggled through last year with a leak (or two), losing prime, poor filter/energy performance etc. Overall general pool headaches due to what I believe stems from poor construction 20+ years ago and age. I'm out to remedy this year. Please comment if you see something that looks like it doesn't fit with the ethos of TFP.
The existing is a 18'x36' rectangular steel wall standard hopper inground pool. Approx 30,000 Gal with an 8' deep end.
3x 1-1/2" buried black poly lines leading back to the pool house. One from the skimmer, one from the bottom drain and one out to both returns run in series.
The skimmer is centered on the southern (long) wall with the two returns spaced 10' on either side of the skimmer.
The pool overhaul plan is:
1. A new "wide" skimmer with both bottom ports plumbed in parallel with 2" lines.
2. I'm going to re-use the existing return locations and existing stub lines under the concrete but plumb a 2" header down to the takeoff Tee and replace all of the barbs and clamps as well as new wall fittings.
3. Run a new 2" to the bottom drain barbed 90 that turns down from the service trench. I'll take opinions on replacing the bottom drain but it's "optional" right now.
4. Add two new return locations under and slightly outward of the skimmer to aim down like an aquagenie. I'll home run that new pair with another 2" header/manifold.
5. LED light housing directly under the skimmer. Currently no underwater pool light.
6. New vinyl liner.
7. All Sch40 rigid PVC with Sch80 fittings. Only long 90's. Three step 3M gluing process, clean, prime and cement with "clear".
As for the pump room, all new valves, fittings, and pipework with isolation for all underground lines using full port union valves. The existing 1.4 hp Hayward pump and Perflex65 DE filter will stay but be plumbed in parallel with a sand filter and full port 3-way diverting valve. I envision opening and vacuuming with sand, otherwise filtering the water with DE.
Valves, pipe fittings, and pipe are ordered and 1 day out. Next on my todo is get the liner on order with new skimmer, returns and LED. The local pool shop will fill in the remaining bits I forgot.
The existing is a 18'x36' rectangular steel wall standard hopper inground pool. Approx 30,000 Gal with an 8' deep end.
3x 1-1/2" buried black poly lines leading back to the pool house. One from the skimmer, one from the bottom drain and one out to both returns run in series.
The skimmer is centered on the southern (long) wall with the two returns spaced 10' on either side of the skimmer.
The pool overhaul plan is:
1. A new "wide" skimmer with both bottom ports plumbed in parallel with 2" lines.
2. I'm going to re-use the existing return locations and existing stub lines under the concrete but plumb a 2" header down to the takeoff Tee and replace all of the barbs and clamps as well as new wall fittings.
3. Run a new 2" to the bottom drain barbed 90 that turns down from the service trench. I'll take opinions on replacing the bottom drain but it's "optional" right now.
4. Add two new return locations under and slightly outward of the skimmer to aim down like an aquagenie. I'll home run that new pair with another 2" header/manifold.
5. LED light housing directly under the skimmer. Currently no underwater pool light.
6. New vinyl liner.
7. All Sch40 rigid PVC with Sch80 fittings. Only long 90's. Three step 3M gluing process, clean, prime and cement with "clear".
As for the pump room, all new valves, fittings, and pipework with isolation for all underground lines using full port union valves. The existing 1.4 hp Hayward pump and Perflex65 DE filter will stay but be plumbed in parallel with a sand filter and full port 3-way diverting valve. I envision opening and vacuuming with sand, otherwise filtering the water with DE.
Valves, pipe fittings, and pipe are ordered and 1 day out. Next on my todo is get the liner on order with new skimmer, returns and LED. The local pool shop will fill in the remaining bits I forgot.