New build Gilbert AZ

[kimkats]

That will be a serious game to twister for sure I wonder if they would be willing to move things around if you asked THEM to show you how to open the filter like it is now.

Kim

 

[MG386]

Good idea, they are supposed to do the first cleaning 30 days after startup, so I'll watch them, and ask ?

 

[MG386]

Tile finished, and plumbing painted/protected. 2 days untill pebble!

Grill also installed! [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1]

 

[SuzfromTexas]

I love your tile colors! Is the plumbing painted/protected more necessary in desert areas like Arizona, or should we all be doing that?

Great looking grill! I can almost hear the sizzle and smell the aromas!! Yum!

 

[MG386]

I think most builders do this in AZ. Naked Schedule 40 PVC doesn't do really well in the hot sun over many years. It may not be necessary in other areas.
Can't wait to try everything out!

 

[Azsunsets]

It's looking so great. Can't wait to see the interior!

 

[Big Will]

Suz- in Vegas it's actually part of code to paint the pipes to protect them from the sun. It's a simple process that takes under 5 minutes, so if your equipment is in the sun and you have temperatures over 90 degrees it's a pretty good practice.
It's almost like putting a sun shade up in your car, it's not necessary but they are cheap and they help keep the car a few degrees cooler


Love how everything is turning out MG

 

[SuzfromTexas]

Thanks guys. What kind of paint is best to use?

 

[kimkats]

Ohhhhhhhh that tile came out great!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT! What are you going to put on the pretty grill first???? Chicken for me please!

Kim

 

[proavia]

Thanks guys. What kind of paint is best to use?

I've used Krylon spray paint with good success. After a couple of years of sun exposure, it tends to dull down. In the 18 years I've had my pool, I've repainted it 3 or 4 times. In Arizona, I've seen mostly light colors - think off white and tan.

 

[Goob]

Great looking pool but I really like the surroundings. Great layout!

 

[MG386]

Acid wash and fill tomorrow!!! I don't know what startup procedure they use, I've read about it here on TFP. I'm guessing since they are acid washing first, it won't be an acid startup, but I'll have to wait and see.

 

[kimkats]

It sounds like it is the acid wash and swim asap method! That looks awesome!! You did it! You have a REAL pool now!!!

Kim

 

[SBall]

Why is there so much plumbing in the floor of the pool? Not sure if I am missing something about concrete pools or you are doing something special?

 

[MG386]

It's an in floor cleaning system. I know most people here don't like these systems, but I've managed my parents similar system for 30 years and it's worked pretty well. This one should work even better.

Automatic self-cleaning and circulation systems A Manufacturing


I like the look of a clean pool without hoses, suction lines, or robots running around in there.

I'll let you know how it goes!!

 

[SBall]

Thanks for the explanation. I was not sure if I was missing something regarding concrete pools needing significantly more plumbing compared to vinyl/fiberglass, but sounds like this is for special equipment.

It's an in floor cleaning system. I know most people here don't like these systems, but I've managed my parents similar system for 30 years and it's worked pretty well. This one should work even better.

Automatic self-cleaning and circulation systems A Manufacturing


I like the look of a clean pool without hoses, suction lines, or robots running around in there.

I'll let you know how it goes!!

 

[Azsunsets]

Wow! How exciting! Sorry if I missed it, but what finish/color did you go with?
You will be swimming this weekend!!

 

[SuzfromTexas]

It's an in floor cleaning system. I know most people here don't like these systems, but I've managed my parents similar system for 30 years and it's worked pretty well. This one should work even better.

Automatic self-cleaning and circulation systems A Manufacturing


I like the look of a clean pool without hoses, suction lines, or robots running around in there.

I'll let you know how it goes!!

I think the in-floor system makes a lot of sense for your area or anywhere there's a lot of dust and sand that settles quickly. Especially if you don't have a lot of leaves and floating debris (like my crepe myrtle ). When I first read about them, I was worried about plumbing under the shell, but I haven't read about any problems at all. I would definitely go with an in-floor cleaning system if I lived where you do.

And I have the same question as AZsunsets: What color is the finish? (add it to your signature, now.... ) It reminds me of my Blue Granite.

Congratulations!!! It looks wonderful!!

 

[elwood58]

It's an in floor cleaning system. I know most people here don't like these systems, but I've managed my parents similar system for 30 years and it's worked pretty well. This one should work even better.

Automatic self-cleaning and circulation systems A Manufacturing


I like the look of a clean pool without hoses, suction lines, or robots running around in there.

I'll let you know how it goes!!

We have A &A In Floor Cleaning in our new pool. We also had it in our previous pool. Love the lack of equipment in/around the pool. The new venturi style heads even do a good job at low pump RPMs. Ours runs most of the time at 1500 rpm, using just over 200 watts. I had my pool builder add a dedicated vacuum port in the center of my side wall in the event I want to use a vacuum at any time. This was an important addition due to the fact that my Quik Skims work off of return pressure.

 

[Azsunsets]

Any water pics yet? I hope you were able to enjoy the pool this weekend!