I was going to use 3 xf pumps, but the pool supplier said that I should not in case of warranty issues with the heater/filter. The concern was that the power of the XF could blow other pool equipment apart and could be a reason to deny a warranty claim. I took their advise and put a regular intelliflo pump on the pool/spa side (I am not sure they were correct but . . . ).I really like the XF pumps. Those were a good choice
Black electrical pipe--that seems odd. I have some unpainted electrical pipe that has been exposed for a long time and still looks the same as the day it was installed (it gets the afternoon/evening sun).I did not paint my electrical conduit and it is turning black from the sun hitting it. I need to paint it once it warms up a bit around here. Note on the plumbing paint...I used Krylon Fusion Almond which others recommended. It is really hard to find at a decent price. The Ace hardware in Wimberley had it...I have a co-worker who lives there and he was nice enough to pick it up for me.
It's more a dark brown color and is only occurring on the top of horizontal runs where it looks like I'm getting direct sun and sun reflected off the red brick on the house. I would imagine the red brick on the house is heating up nicely and helping accelerate it. Kinda strange how it starting turning color within the first year of installation.Black electrical pipe--that seems odd. I have some unpainted electrical pipe that has been exposed for a long time and still looks the same as the day it was installed (it gets the afternoon/evening sun).
Check hereI did not paint my electrical conduit and it is turning black from the sun hitting it. I need to paint it once it warms up a bit around here. Note on the plumbing paint...I used Krylon Fusion Almond which others recommended. It is really hard to find at a decent price. The Ace hardware in Wimberley had it...I have a co-worker who lives there and he was nice enough to pick it up for me.
I will not know if the settling has stopped until I get more heavy rain. I have some travertine that I still need to pull up and rest since it sunk about 1/2”. The 1/2” is very noticeable.That is look so good! Has the settling stopped? I will enjoy watching the fire pit being built as I have not see that yet!
Kim![]()
The fill in question was exposed for 6 months or so with heavy rains during that time. It originally sunk 1 foot (this was prior to me laying travertine the first time). I am hoping it will not sink further after I raise it up 1/2” to 1” at places. Each time the sinking gets smaller and smaller.Too late now. But, best way to compact deep fill is to flood it with soaker hose. Very low pressure, just let the water run for a week or so to soak fill slowly from the top. Thereby compressing the fines into the air pockets.