Best practices for running plumbing and electric (newbie setting up first pool)

[cubbieblue]

First post here but have spent many hours on site and really appreciate all the info!
Applying for permit for above ground pool and have a decision to make.
I can install electric on rear of house with equipment and have a 15-20 foot plumbing run to pool, or, bury electric and have equipment 5' to pool.

Not sure of best way to do. Couple thoughts.
1) Do i need to bury pvc plumbing and if so how do I purge lines in winter? How deep does it need be. Electric is 6" depth required for RMC.
2) Is it acceptable to just run pvc on grade or must I support it somehow? Haven't checked with village on that yet.
3) Mounting electric on back of house seems pretty easy. How do I support it above grade at equipment if run underground to nearer pool?
4) Thought I'd use pavers for pool equipment rather than pour a slab. Thoughts?

Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[JVTrain]

Welcome to TFP!

My thoughts on
1 - You would not need to bury PVC. Not burying it would be a bit of a trip hazard and unsightly if it were a long run, but that's up to you. If you do bury it, I would bury at least 18 inches, making sure to dig the channel extra wide and surround the entire pipe(s) with rock or gravel to prevent pipes from cracking.

Purging the lines completely is required either way, perhaps adding some RV antifreeze to the lines as well. Likely for the short runs of PVC you're talking about, they could be blown out with a shopvac or leaf blower.

2 - The problem with leaving PVC on grade or supported (either way) is that it's exposed to the elements and is more likely be be broken or cracked. Bury if you're doing the long run of PVC, if it's only 5 feet, then I would not bury.

3 - This is a concern for a licensed electrician, who should be installing the electric either way. Most of the time a free-standing electrical panel would be installed between 2x4s, posts or other stand mechanism.

4 - Pavers are a great idea. Just make sure they are as level as possible. It's very important that the pool be level for safety and proper installation.