AZ Pool Build

[kimkats]

Here is a great post for right after it is filled:

Tampa Pool Build (Almost Completed) - Pebblesheen Completed and Water Filled

I think there's some confusion b/c people don't realize where you are in the build...the pool is built, pavers are installed and screen is up. :) Yes very true. I realized after posting new thread there was some confusion on current status of the build.

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[AndyMac1]

It's filling time, pebble company had one of their guys here to acid wash, clean and start the filling process.
My guess is full sometime tomorrow afternoon, maybe.
I took a picture of my meter so I can figure out the exact gallons. Anyone want to take a guess? It's approx. 36x18 with an 8ft deep end.

 

[AndyMac1]

Final number was 17,000 gallons, smaller than we calculated by a few thousand gallons, but I dont think the meter lies.
Started up the pumps yesterday evening, and the start up people added their first chemicals.
Had to jump in yesterday, it was 85 out, and I needed some pool time.

 

[Obecalp86]

Not trying to be argumentative but if this is the case then they are doing something very wrong and/or likely relying on pool service companies to do their pool care.

My first SWG cell lasted 8 years. I’m on my second cell and it’s going strong at 4+ years. When you care for your pool water properly, and use the correct pool care methods, SWG cells last a long time.

My water is just as hard as any place in the Phoenix area and I just looked at my cell this past Monday. It was clean as whistle and needed no cleaning. That’s 2 years of continuous use.

Also, if you are relying on pool builder advice please realize that they don’t have your best interest in mind … they have their bottom lines. If SWGs aren’t profitable for them to install versus something else, they will often come up with any excuse to sell you that “something else” even when it flies in the face of reason.

Your pool, your money, and your choice. But there are many of us here who would rather fill our pools in with dirt than live without an SWG.

To echo the part about SWCG lifespan: Poor water chemistry management absolutely will eat through the SWCG's.

I had my pool guy manage my saltwater pool, and the chemistry was always way off (which I learned in retrospect). The result was incredible scaling and cracking of the salt cell. Each salt cell lasted 1-2 years (was luckily replaced on warranty). Since I took over my pool care in March 2024, water chemistry has been pristine and I have had zero scaling on the cell. I'm now spending less time on pool maintenance than I spent hounding the pool guy to do his job... while saving money and having a cleaner pool. Win!

To each their own, but I, as others, highly recommend going with a SWCG.

 

[AndyMac1]

 

[setsailsoon]

Nice!!

 

[kimkats]

How far off the water is the table? Do you have any problems with water going over the top of it when there are some active swimming or playing going on? We have another build where the top of the table will be UNDER water when it is filled to the middle of the skimmer He is working with his pb to get it fixed. It will be nice to be able share your info. so he knows what to shoot for.

 

[AndyMac1]

How far off the water is the table? Do you have any problems with water going over the top of it when there are some active swimming or playing going on? We have another build where the top of the table will be UNDER water when it is filled to the middle of the skimmer He is working with his pb to get it fixed. It will be nice to be able share your info. so he knows what to shoot for.

I haven't' measured it, nor had activity in the pool yet, it's too cold, and I can't run my heater yet. But looking at it, I'd say the bottom of my tale is about 2-3" off the water, and the top around 5" from the water line.
I'll try and throw a tape measure on it at some point today.

 

[kimkats]

Thanks! Your guess is close enough. Booo on not being able to get in yet.

 

[AndyMac1]

Thanks! Your guess is close enough. Booo on not being able to get in yet.

I'd be happy to fire up this heater, but I might have to start a gofundme

 

[kimkats]

I SO hear you!