New Build Equipment Pad below water level

[TexasEd]

Our Plan has the front of the pool at ground level and the back above ground level due to the slope of our yard. The equipment pad will be at the back of the pool around 5 feet below water level. What special considerations need to be taken into account for this?



We will have all Jandy Equipment. Here is the list:

• Jandy Stealth 2.7hp VS pump
• 2 hp Booster pump for spa
• Jandy CV Cartridge Filter 580 SqFt
• Jandy TruClear SWG system
• Jandy JXI Natural Gas 400K BTU heater
• Actuators for water features (1 bubbler, 1 sheer, 3 deck jets (all on or off))
• Chlorinator tab feeder (Already asked about taking off. They want it on for pool set up period)
• Aqualink RS

Do I need to be on the look out for certain cut-offs, bypasses, special drains, etc? Located in central Texas so we don't usually winterize, 2021 be Darn. Friends use their spas year round.

Thanks

 

[mknauss]

With the recent cold, it would be advisable to have a method to shut off the lines to/from the pad to the pool, below ground, and insulated. The valves need to be accessible, and proper valves (such as Never Lubes). Sprinkler box, insulated? Give some thought to that.

Also, the TruClear SWCG has had issues. The Aquapure 1400 is a better choice if you stay with Jandy. Be aware that Jandy is not DIY friendly. So any future maintenance, work, parts, etc will be only available via an authorized service person.

 

[TexasEd]

Can you share more info on problems with the TruClear? I understood it was the newer system that was easier/cheaper to replace the cell, etc.

 

[mknauss]

Google search results

www.troublefreepool.com

Above is a search on the Truclear. Leaking seems to be the most significant issue.

 

[TexasEd]

Thanks. Yep on the recent cold snap comments. We were lucky and never lost power but if I can get a system designed to be dry in the winter for a future cold snap I should.

A broken or cracked pipe from main drain could drain the whole pool if there aren't proper precautions taken with shut off valves since it will be about 4-5 feet below the water level.

 

[Mycall9550]

I understand there are also plugs you can get to stop the flow, so remove the pool sockets and insert the "plugs/stoppers" into returns and skimmer. Then bleed the line.

 

[JamesW]

Make sure that the heater has a flow switch.

It comes with a pressure switch that can be activated by the water pressure when installed below grade.

This means that, with just a pressure switch, the heater can run with no flow, which will ruin the heater.

 

[CrystalRiver]

I understand there are also plugs you can get to stop the flow, so remove the pool sockets and insert the "plugs/stoppers" into returns and skimmer. Then bleed the line.

Yes but. You still have to be able to plug the main drain, and nobody wants to dive to the bottom of a 40 degree pool to do so. It's bad enough doing the skimmer and return at 50.

 

[Mycall9550]

So, my main drain runs to skimmer and requires one of the skimmer manifolds. Coupled w the fact I do not close my pool, I agree and there's problably something Im missing like draining the filter etc.