Pool Pad Hiding....

[Thinkly]

Next spring i want to hide my pool equipment as it is out in the open right now. I plan to set a few posts in concrete and fence it off in some way shape or form. However, i am concerned about hitting some of the underground piping. Do pool installers typically bury something with the pipes to make them easy to locate the same way other utilities are located?

 

[waste]

Unfortunately, no It's literally hit or miss

However, unless the pad has been moved since the pool was built, most installers take a direct path to the pad from the pool - so, if you keep the posts a couple feet beyond the pad, you should be OK

I will reiterate that I think it is preferable to be able to see the pool when changing valves (if only for winterizing or 'wasting' water) so you might want to think about a barrier that will not only hide the equipment and deaden the noise, but also allow you to see the pool.