Sebastian, where did you read that? I know you CAN put foam up on the walls and such but I have seen meany times where it will fall down for some reason or another and cause lots of problems.
Kim
Kim
New Build in Western Massachusetts
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Sebastian, where did you read that? I know you CAN put foam up on the walls and such but I have seen meany times where it will fall down for some reason or another and cause lots of problems.
Kim
All I know of it is this mention in the features list. Hopefully, I'll hear from laprjns about how his experience has been with it.
okay I thought you were saying you read you HAD to have it...........(note to self........slow down and read closer LOL)
Kim
Kim
laprjns
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- Aug 14, 2012
- 577
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pureline Crystal Pure 60,000
Well yes they did put foam between the liner and the steel wall. I wasn't present when they did it but I can still feel the sponginess of it after 11 years. I still have the original liner and there no problems with the foam backing falling or bunching. Here is a video of Juliano's doing a liner replacement and at round the 2:25 point is where they install the foam. They do use some type of adhesive.
Here what you can expect next, the laying down of the vermiculite.
Vermiculite completed
The liner installed and pool being filled
and the completed pool (prior to fence being installed)
Here what you can expect next, the laying down of the vermiculite.
Vermiculite completed
The liner installed and pool being filled
and the completed pool (prior to fence being installed)
What I love about the guy doing the work on the bottom is the level of his concentration. He is really watching what he is doing! NICE to see someone care about their work!
Kim
Kim
Thanks for the photos and great info on your build! I appreciate it. Your finished pool looks great and I'm getting excited for mine.
May 5, 2017: Rain, Rain and More Rain
Day 5 and the pool is already being filled up with water -- though not in the way that I would have liked.
Day 5 and the pool is already being filled up with water -- though not in the way that I would have liked.
May 8, 2017: Filling the Pool
Exactly one week after breaking ground and the pool is getting filled with water. Next up, they will truck in sand to back fill around the pool. I think the color of the water is very pretty with this liner; you never quite know what it's going to look like until you see it.
Exactly one week after breaking ground and the pool is getting filled with water. Next up, they will truck in sand to back fill around the pool. I think the color of the water is very pretty with this liner; you never quite know what it's going to look like until you see it.
The color is nice now and will get even better as it gets balanced.
Do you have your test kit yet? Do you know which one you are getting? Look in my siggy for the test kit that tests everything.
Kim
Do you have your test kit yet? Do you know which one you are getting? Look in my siggy for the test kit that tests everything.
Kim
The color is nice now and will get even better as it gets balanced.
Do you have your test kit yet? Do you know which one you are getting? Look in my siggy for the test kit that tests everything.
Kim
I only have the TF-100 and Speedstir Magnetic Stirrer so far. Do you recommend anything else?
ONLY have TF100 AND speed stir? You have the mac daddy of test kits so you are set. If you add it to your siggy we will know at a glance that you are all set.
Kim
Kim
May 10, 2017: Back fill; system start up
Ten days since breaking ground and the pool itself is done. However, the water is 55 degrees -- too cold to swim! I hear it takes a few days for a heat pump to get the water to swim-able temperature. Should I start the heat pump even if it's getting down to the upper 40s at night or wait until it gets a tad warmer? Also, should a heat pump be running during rainy weather?
They got a LOT of sand in the pool during back fill. What is the best way to get it out without harming any equipment?
Lastly, how often should I run the filter and at which speed(s)?
Ten days since breaking ground and the pool itself is done. However, the water is 55 degrees -- too cold to swim! I hear it takes a few days for a heat pump to get the water to swim-able temperature. Should I start the heat pump even if it's getting down to the upper 40s at night or wait until it gets a tad warmer? Also, should a heat pump be running during rainy weather?
They got a LOT of sand in the pool during back fill. What is the best way to get it out without harming any equipment?
Lastly, how often should I run the filter and at which speed(s)?
You can use the vacuum and not harm anything. If you have them I would put the "fine" filters in it. Watch your filter pressure to if it needs to be cleaned while you are cleaning up the sand.
Can't help on the heater though.
Kim
Can't help on the heater though.
Kim
I live east of you in MA and have a heatpump as well. A lot of it depends on a few factors such as heatpump BTUs, size of pool, and mainly outside temps. A solar cover will make a great difference as well. I have yet to turn my heatpump on for the season. Outside temps just are not warm enough yet to get water temps up. If you don't have a solar cover to put on at night you will just lose what you put in for the day if you were to turn it on now. You really need a couple of days in the mid 70s and higher to get your water to where you want it. Even though most heatpumps say outside temp needs to be in the 50s or 60s, I have found that 70s and higher is actually best. Next weeks looks like it will be great for using it. I don't bother turning mine on when it rains. A quick shower is one thing, but if the day is a washout like we have been having, then you are just spinning the electric meter. I love my heatpump, and it works amazing when the outside temp is in the 70s. With my solar cover on at night I barley lose any temps, even on colder nights. I was able to swim well into October last fall with the heatpump. This spring has just been too chilly and wet.
- Jun 8, 2015
- 180
- Pool Size
- 19200
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Thanks for the detailed response; I appreciate it! Your answer is what I pretty much figured. I ran the pump today as a test and was able to raise the water temp from 54 to 63 degrees which wasn't bad considering it was only in the low 60s. I can only imagine what it can do when it gets into the 70s. It's supposed to rain all weekend so I'll wait 'till next week to turn it on again. We hope to take the pool out for its inaugural spin this coming Tuesday. I'll try running the heat pump all day Mon and Tues morning and hope it gets within a comfortable range. Fingers crossed.
I love your water color! Very pretty.
Thanks so much. We stayed in a bed & breakfast a few years ago in Maine that had a beautiful pool with deep aqua/blue water. That pool had dark grey plaster so I searched for a liner with a similar tone and our water actually looks nearly the same as the inspiration!
