Way to go shingles...now get that TFP supporter badge...not being pushy I just think this site is awesome and so worth a few pennies compared to a pool build
Done! Just waiting for the badge.
It's going down for real....
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Stub out was done today. Hard to see everything though since the returns are covered up with the plastic tarps.
One of the two skimmers
Pentair LED bubblers
We got lucky today and it did not rain here at the house. Gunite folks are coming in at 7AM. If it doesn't rain tonight it should be on tomorrow.
One of the two skimmers
Pentair LED bubblers
We got lucky today and it did not rain here at the house. Gunite folks are coming in at 7AM. If it doesn't rain tonight it should be on tomorrow.
Gunite team got here bright and early, about 6:20AM. Good thing we are early risers and I don't have neighbors close to me.
I observed that one guy got to deal with the light fixture. The lid for it is a pain in the butt, they are hard to get on, and the rebar for the light can was JUST a little too small. Poor guy has been struggling with it by himself for like an hour.
Pictures to come...
I observed that one guy got to deal with the light fixture. The lid for it is a pain in the butt, they are hard to get on, and the rebar for the light can was JUST a little too small. Poor guy has been struggling with it by himself for like an hour.
Pictures to come...
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Gunite day is SO exciting! It really looks like a pool after that. I wish things didn't slow down once this step is done, because your excitement level ramps up right as the job progress slows down. It's an evil plot twist
Cliff is right. It now looks bigger! When we first measured it, I worried it would be too small. Then when they set the lines for excavation, I thought I should have gone bigger. While I wouldn't have complained about even bigger, it is larger than I imagined.
They pulled up bright an early.
They are getting setup
Getting to work.
Almost there. Waiting on the last truck.
They are getting setup
Getting to work.
Almost there. Waiting on the last truck.
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Just a few more pictures of the completed product.
We had to make a change on the fly. The last step was supposed to go all the way around. But we all decided it's best to not do it so it would not interfere with the light and gives us a little more swim space.
We had to make a change on the fly. The last step was supposed to go all the way around. But we all decided it's best to not do it so it would not interfere with the light and gives us a little more swim space.
What an interesting sequence of pictures and information! Thanks for your meticulous attention to detail, and very cool drone photos. We have a 24 x 40 pool and people often comment on the size, but I think it is just right. Keep as detailed and meticulous with your water chemistry a la TFP as you have with your build documentation and you will have many happy days of enjoyment with your pool. Many blessings!
I keep having to remind myself that this is a custom hand made product and as such, it would not be "perfect". You know perfectly flat floors etc etc.
I am going to start practicing how to test with the test kit this weekend. I am also going to subscribe to the iOS app to help track everything.
I am going to start practicing how to test with the test kit this weekend. I am also going to subscribe to the iOS app to help track everything.
I need to move to Texas look at the size of that pool and land. Love it!! Looks great so far. From NY doing a small pool on a small property. lol
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I really like Texas. But there are some trade offs. For one, the heat in the summer is just a little ridiculous. But land is cheaper that's for sure.
I have a question: I recall seeing a picture or someone filling their pool with a large whole house type filter attached to the end of the garden hose. I was thinking of maybe doing the same with a sediment filter to filter out sand and what not. Thoughts? Too much paranoia? Haha
- Apr 23, 2017
- 2,400
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Question: do return lines normally get finished off with a threaded fitting? I want to make sure I can screw on some aerators.
Hi Shingles,
nice pool you have going on there.
Some people may use a filter to fill the pool primarily to remove any iron or calcium.
Lots of water wells are high in iron and depending on where you live, the tap water may be high in calcium.
Depending on your tap water test will give you an idea of you need to filter your fill water.
As for sediment, I wouldnt worry much about filtering that. There is gonna be so much dirt get in the water before the project is finished, any sediment from the fill water will be a drop in the bucket. Its easy to vacuum out tho.
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Yup. The returns are threaded. Just unscrew the eyeball fitting and screw in the aerator.
nice pool you have going on there.
Some people may use a filter to fill the pool primarily to remove any iron or calcium.
Lots of water wells are high in iron and depending on where you live, the tap water may be high in calcium.
Depending on your tap water test will give you an idea of you need to filter your fill water.
As for sediment, I wouldnt worry much about filtering that. There is gonna be so much dirt get in the water before the project is finished, any sediment from the fill water will be a drop in the bucket. Its easy to vacuum out tho.
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Yup. The returns are threaded. Just unscrew the eyeball fitting and screw in the aerator.
I very much like the way you assured yourself of a deeper swim lane out of the way of the shallow part. VERY creative and uncommon, yet genius!
Keep the pics coming
Maddie
Keep the pics coming
Maddie