- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
New Build - Las Vegas NV - Owner/Builder
- Thread starter jetranger
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,015
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
Thank you for asking... There is a linear deck drain under the tape
- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
Looks good, from the picture I looked at I was unable to see an open end to the drain.
- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
Well, we have a pool!! Got our pre-plaster inspection on Wednesday, then plaster Saturday 4/15. That puts us at 11 weeks since we broke ground! The weather was perfect for plaster - 78 degrees and no wind.
We started filling it Saturday afternoon and it was full by 230am on Sunday. Total volume was right at 15,000 gallons, which is a couple thousand less than engineered, but I'm fine with that.
Next, landscaping!
We started filling it Saturday afternoon and it was full by 230am on Sunday. Total volume was right at 15,000 gallons, which is a couple thousand less than engineered, but I'm fine with that.
Next, landscaping!
I’m dreaming up ways I can recreate those conditions for my build.
It will probably be 99 and gusty when I’m ready.
Your pool looks awesome.
- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
I have a 011056 VSF and I'd like to turn it on and off remotely but I don't have Pentair automation. I can use a wifi or bluetooth switch, so I'd essentially have a 110v trigger wire.
Is there an input terminal direct to the pump that will turn it on/off? Thanks!
Is there an input terminal direct to the pump that will turn it on/off? Thanks!
- May 3, 2014
- 62,672
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
You might be able to use a relay that is triggered with the low voltage wire to switch the higher voltage to the pump.
But why? A VS pump is designed to always be powered on. It should not be switched such that power is removed. You use the scheduling feature on the control pad of the pump if you do not have automation.
But why? A VS pump is designed to always be powered on. It should not be switched such that power is removed. You use the scheduling feature on the control pad of the pump if you do not have automation.
- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
Many reasons - Kasa app is much more user friendly than the screen on the pump. I usually run my sheer as a return, and it's nice to turn it off via phone if it's windy outside. It's easier to sync the Kasa controlled SWG with the app.
Curious, why was my thread moved? It seems like when a new thread is started with keywords in the title like 'trigger pump' that people down the road can search for, it seems counterintuitive to bury this question on page 6 of a build thread. I know when I search for topics, I usually search titles only to come up with the most relevant results. I understand not wanting to clutter up the forum in general, but leaving independent threads regarding a specific issue seems like the whole point of forums in general.
Also, the amount of people looking at page 6 of my thread is probably nill, compared to the amount of people that could potentially answer my question on page 1 the Everything Else forum for a day or two.
- May 3, 2014
- 62,672
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Just remember, the pump is not designed to be turned on and off by removing the power to it. The electronics are designed to be powered on all the time.
I sent you a PM on your other issue.
- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
Pool finaled and permit closed. Feels good to have that behind us. Supposed to be 100 this weekend so looking forward to using the pool!
Now, onto other projects...
Now, onto other projects...
- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
Small updates -
We added salt and I installed the SWG after 5 weeks. Everything is working great so far and we're extremely happy with the pool. We had some artificial turf installed around it last weekend.
Next - Outdoor kitchen,, fire feature, and more landscaping! At least we have somewhere nice to cool off while working now.
We added salt and I installed the SWG after 5 weeks. Everything is working great so far and we're extremely happy with the pool. We had some artificial turf installed around it last weekend.
Next - Outdoor kitchen,, fire feature, and more landscaping! At least we have somewhere nice to cool off while working now.
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- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
All is going well with the pool! After some help form @JoyfulNoise to help get rid of some scale, I have a question for @onBalance or anyone else that can help regarding my plaster.
Now that the pool as been filled for two years, it seems a lot of cream remains on the surface of the plaster. It is definitely getting thinner, but I'm surprised how much is still there. We were the pool builders, and we did a traditional startup with no acid wash.
The area shown on the picture below circled in red is directly in front of a return on our 16" deep sundeck and shows what plaster is supposed to look like. The rest of the pool has patterns where the cream is still trying to come off.
Curious for anyone that knows - is it normal for this much cream to still be on here? Do I just wait it out another year or two for it to disappear?
Thank you!
Now that the pool as been filled for two years, it seems a lot of cream remains on the surface of the plaster. It is definitely getting thinner, but I'm surprised how much is still there. We were the pool builders, and we did a traditional startup with no acid wash.
The area shown on the picture below circled in red is directly in front of a return on our 16" deep sundeck and shows what plaster is supposed to look like. The rest of the pool has patterns where the cream is still trying to come off.
Curious for anyone that knows - is it normal for this much cream to still be on here? Do I just wait it out another year or two for it to disappear?
Thank you!
- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
Thank you for the reply, it's quartz aggregate.
Here is a close up picture of the circled area that has been exposed -
- Jul 19, 2015
- 116
- Pool Size
- 18000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool Universal40
He's two pictures of our top steps at opposite ends of the pool, both about 5" water depth -
Your pool looks great. In your final photo I recognize some of the houses surrounding yours....we're neighbors!