eggman's pool build - finished January 8, 2009

[eggman]

Our saga began in the fall of '05 ... with our patio build

After lurking and learning for the past six months we signed the contract for our pool last night:

32' x 22' 4" freeform
3' 9" x 5' 3" deep
16,000 gallons
6'x9' Raised Spa - stacked flagstone overflow - 12 jets
5'6" x 11' Tanning Ledge 8" deep - 2 Bubbler Jets
24' x 18" raised beam w/ 3x24" sheer descents
1.0 HP Tristar SP3210EE- Pool Pump
1.5 HP Tristar SP3215EE Water Feature Pump
1.5 HP Tristar SP3215EE Spa Pump
1.0 HP Polaris QT Air Blower
Hayward DE4826 Filter
Hayward 400,000 BTU Low NOx Heater
Hayward Tigershark RC9990 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Goldline Aquarite Salt/Chlorine Generator
Aqualogic PS-8 Wireless Tabletop Remote
3 Color Logic LED Lights (2 Pool / 1 Spa)
Blue Granite Pebblesheen; Flagstone Coping
618 sq ft Spray Decking w/Flagstone Border

Construction pics to follow as soon as the fun begins.

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Re: eggman's pool build

Looks very nice! I must have missed 2 things: 1) I don't see the "existing pea gravel deck" in the photos, and 2) what is the depth of the pool?

Of course, I could just be blind!!!!

Welcome to TFP!

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

The pool will go from 3' 9" on the spa end to 5' 3" on the other end.

Looks very nice! I must have missed 2 things: 1) I don't see the "existing pea gravel deck" in the photos, and 2) what is the depth of the pool?

You're not blind. After the patio was completed my genius wife suggested that we pour a "cooking surface". It's 7' from wall to yard in the area where I cook. The part to the right is 4' wide and goes around the corner and 20' down the side of my house.

That's where I store the gas grill, wood box and The Beast® so they don't clutter up the patio.

We've also added a 6" gutter the length of the patio with 4"x3" down spouts on the first and third pillars - as can be seen in the more recent pictures. They will be tied into the pool drainage and routed out to the street.

 

[Butterfly]

Re: eggman's pool build

Hi eggman and welcome to the forum!

Your patio is beautiful from floor to ceiling!

Standing by for the dig to begin. Post lots of pix! :lol:

ETA: Since you said you had been lurking for 6 mos., I bet you found the "Grill With Skill" forum! Looks like you fit right in!

 

[vtowntom]

Re: eggman's pool build

Eggman-

Are you in Texas? If so, who's the PB?

-Tom

.....oh yeah, welcome to the forum.....

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

Eggman-

Are you in Texas? If so, who's the PB?

-Tom

.....oh yeah, welcome to the forum.....

Randy and the folks at Pearland Pools

 

[1Kristy1]

Re: eggman's pool build

Good luck! Can't wait to watch your build!!

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

Good luck! Can't wait to watch your build!!

Thanks, we're really looking forwared to the next 6-8 weeks.

32' x 22' 4" freeform
3' 9" x 5' 3" deep
16,000 gallons
6'x9' Raised Spa - stacked flagstone overflow - 12 jets
5'6" x 11' Tanning Ledge 8" deep - 2 Bubbler Jets
24' x 18" raised beam w/ 3x24" sheer descents
1.0 HP Tristar SP3210EE- Pool Pump
1.5 HP Tristar SP3215EE Water Feature Pump
1.5 HP Tristar SP3215EE Spa Pump
1.0 HP Polaris QT Air Blower
Hayward DE4826 Filter
Hayward 400,000 BTU Low NOx Heater
Hayward Tigershark RC9990 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Goldline Aquarite Salt/Chlorine Generator
Aqualogic PS-8 Wireless Tabletop Remote
3 Color Logic LED Lights (2 Pool / 1 Spa)
Blue Granite Pebblesheen; Flagstone Coping
618 sq ft Spray Decking w/Flagstone Border

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

Here's the latest update ...

Electrical from transformer in the backyard to the house needs to be moved.

Pre-Ike (September 9-10) I got 3 bids for the job. Post-Ike every electrician within 500 miles is busy. The one we chose is going to do the work next Tuesday (September 30).

After his work is inspected I need to contact my provider (CenterPoint) to have them do the disconnect/reconnect. There's the rub ... CenterPoint still has 500K customers without power after Ike ... I doubt very seriously that a disconnect/reconnect so I can build a pool is going to see the light of day for quite a while.


32' x 22' 4" freeform
3' 9" x 5' 3" deep
16,000 gallons
6'x9' Raised Spa - stacked flagstone overflow - 12 jets
5'6" x 11' Tanning Ledge 8" deep - 2 Bubbler Jets
24' x 18" raised beam w/ 3x24" sheer descents
1.0 HP Tristar SP3210EE- Pool Pump
1.5 HP Tristar SP3215EE Water Feature Pump
1.5 HP Tristar SP3215EE Spa Pump
1.0 HP Polaris QT Air Blower
Hayward DE4826 Filter
Hayward 400,000 BTU Low NOx Heater
Hayward Tigershark RC9990 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Goldline Aquarite Salt/Chlorine Generator
Aqualogic PS-8 Wireless Tabletop Remote
3 Color Logic LED Lights (2 Pool / 1 Spa)
Blue Granite Pebblesheen; Flagstone Coping
618 sq ft Spray Decking w/Flagstone Border

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

It's a small thing ... but it's a step forward. The electrical was rerouted today.

Hopefully I'll have a green flag tomorrow and can schedule CenterPoint to come out and make the switch to the new line.

City of Pearland permits are ready to go so, once the power is switched, we can dig a hole.

PS - the fence is still down after Ike ... we're waiting on the insurance adjuster. Nice thing is - I don't have to tear anything down to get the digging equipment in ... it's already down. :-D

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

Centerpoint showed up at about 3:30 PM today to connect the new line ... so, our dig is scheduled for Wednesday the 8th.

Pics to follow.

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

The party started this morning about 8:00 AM.

The rest are here

Linky Thing: eggmans pool build

Steel goes in tomorrow.


32' x 22' 4" freeform
3' 9" x 5' 3" deep
16,000 gallons
6'x9' Raised Spa - stacked flagstone overflow - 12 jets
5'6" x 11' Tanning Ledge 8" deep - 2 Bubbler Jets
24' x 18" raised beam w/ 3x24" sheer descents
1.0 HP Tristar SP3210EE- Pool Pump
1.5 HP Tristar SP3215EE Water Feature Pump
1.5 HP Tristar SP3215EE Spa Pump
1.0 HP Polaris QT Air Blower
Hayward DE4826 Filter
Hayward 400,000 BTU Low NOx Heater
Hayward Tigershark RC9990 Robotic Pool Cleaner
Goldline Aquarite Salt/Chlorine Generator
Aqualogic PS-8 Wireless Tabletop Remote
3 Color Logic LED Lights (2 Pool / 1 Spa)
Blue Granite Pebblesheen; Flagstone Coping
618 sq ft Spray Decking w/Flagstone Border

 

[MEvan]

Re: eggman's pool build

looks sweet. did they dig that whole pool with a bobcat? Im always amazed by that, it shows some serious skill.

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

Probably only about 3-4% hand work ... the guy on the bobcat was amazing to watch

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

Moving right along ... day two has been productive so far:

Plumbers are here now.

Hope to get the steel/plumbing inspected this afternoon or tomorrow ... gunite tomorrow or Saturday.

Day Two Linky Thing
.

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

Day Two Update ...

Plumbers are done:

Inspection has been passed.

Gunite tomorrow ....

.

 

[Butterfly]

Re: eggman's pool build

Things seem to be progressing very nicely!

Great job w/the pictorial. :lol:

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

On to the gunite .. day 3

All in all, another productive day ..

Day Three Linky Thing
.

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

1.0 HP Tristar SP3210EE- Pool Pump .... changed to .... 1.5 HP Tristar SP32152EE- 2 Speed Pool Pump

and

Hayward DE4826 Filter .... changed to .... Hayward DE6020 Filter

The equipment install is supposed to start tomorrow ... we'll see.

 

[eggman]

Re: eggman's pool build

No movement this week ... except that all the equipment has been delivered.

rain, rain, GO AWAY.