I had a previous thread pertaining to questions before I started ordering things. Well, now that all items have been ordered, this now begins my official build thread!
So, to start with, a list of items:
- 21' x 52" steel wall pool
- 25 gauge j-hook liner
- dual speed pump (1.5 hp high, not sure of low)
- 120 sq ft cartridge filter
- A frame ladder which can fold up to lock
Electrical:
- weatherproof outside 2 gang (4 outlet) box + cover + 2 20 amp outlets
- 12 gauge grounded 12/2 wire
- waterproof conduit and waterproof connection fittings to box above
- 20 amp circuit breaker
I am going to install a new 20 amp circuit just for the pool stuff. Starting with only a pump currently. Also, on that front, I looked at remote control on/off plugs, and ordered a 15amp remote control outlet (1 plug). The pump should not draw more than 15 amps max, so we should be ok. Once it gets here and I can manually check the max rating, I'll know if I can use the remote control or not. The plan is to use the remote control outlet for the pump, so I can turn the pump on/off via remote. Although, it being dual speed, not sure if this is actually time saving, since I might have to go over and manually adjust speeds at some point, but the hope is to maybe keep it at lower speeds...
I don't plan to have a heater or SWG, at least not during this first year of ownership. But I will have the outlets installed to accommodate in the future if needed.
And now, with everything ordered and coming in, we start prepping!
First day, started digging.
Second day, more digging. Plus used some extra cement blocks from our patio/fire pit build last summer and buried them to a level surface. I am planning on using some boards of plywood or something on top for the area for the filters/pumps.
So far, I think we did a good chunk of prep considering combined time has only been about 4-5 hours of work so far, trying to keep things as level as I can as we go. I talked to a few landscapers and most of them mentioned that the job would be "too small" to be worthwhile, ugh... One landscaper mentioned he'd be around the area today, so waiting to hear from him. Another guy came and checked and quoted $500 minimum. It seems like I might be doing this myself!
So, to start with, a list of items:
- 21' x 52" steel wall pool
- 25 gauge j-hook liner
- dual speed pump (1.5 hp high, not sure of low)
- 120 sq ft cartridge filter
- A frame ladder which can fold up to lock
Electrical:
- weatherproof outside 2 gang (4 outlet) box + cover + 2 20 amp outlets
- 12 gauge grounded 12/2 wire
- waterproof conduit and waterproof connection fittings to box above
- 20 amp circuit breaker
I am going to install a new 20 amp circuit just for the pool stuff. Starting with only a pump currently. Also, on that front, I looked at remote control on/off plugs, and ordered a 15amp remote control outlet (1 plug). The pump should not draw more than 15 amps max, so we should be ok. Once it gets here and I can manually check the max rating, I'll know if I can use the remote control or not. The plan is to use the remote control outlet for the pump, so I can turn the pump on/off via remote. Although, it being dual speed, not sure if this is actually time saving, since I might have to go over and manually adjust speeds at some point, but the hope is to maybe keep it at lower speeds...
I don't plan to have a heater or SWG, at least not during this first year of ownership. But I will have the outlets installed to accommodate in the future if needed.
And now, with everything ordered and coming in, we start prepping!
First day, started digging.
New item by Peter Yeaney
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Second day, more digging. Plus used some extra cement blocks from our patio/fire pit build last summer and buried them to a level surface. I am planning on using some boards of plywood or something on top for the area for the filters/pumps.
New item by Peter Yeaney
photos.app.goo.gl
New item by Peter Yeaney
photos.app.goo.gl
So far, I think we did a good chunk of prep considering combined time has only been about 4-5 hours of work so far, trying to keep things as level as I can as we go. I talked to a few landscapers and most of them mentioned that the job would be "too small" to be worthwhile, ugh... One landscaper mentioned he'd be around the area today, so waiting to hear from him. Another guy came and checked and quoted $500 minimum. It seems like I might be doing this myself!