Yeah, you may be right. No big deal though and I really have no complaints about our project manager. He has been great through the whole process and I'd gladly use him again if I ever built another pool.
New build - Plano Texas
- Thread starter SunnyInTexas
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That is awesome! I love hearing someone is doing a great job and making people happy!
Kim
I can't wait to see it with water, and I'm even kind of looking forward to sweeping it. I know, I'm weird.
Sunny, SHHHHHHHH but I love being in the pool a vacuuming it when it is warm enough..........vacuuming the house? Not so much 
LOL
Kim
LOLKim
Most of it should go away with the acid washing. This is another area where a skilled person is a must. I would meet them with yummies for their tummies and a cold drink to wash it down with. I would also have them tell you when they think they are done (just before they start adding water). Look for the splotchyness then. It should be an even color after the acid wash and rinse.
Kim
Kim
Oh man! Work is a 4 letter word in this case 
boo-hiss
it will be fine. Your PB has been good so he should have this taken care of as well!
Kim
boo-hiss it will be fine. Your PB has been good so he should have this taken care of as well!Kim
I sure hope so! I'm not sure PB is going to be here for the whole job, so I'll just have to bank on the crew being good. I'm a bit worried now. Work stinks, but this pool isn't going to pay for itself!
No need to worry. Most do a great job. I am just a control freak so have found ways to get a tiny bit of control on things I cannot do on my own.
It will be purrfect :cat:
Kim
It will be purrfect :cat:
Kim
Are all pool drain covers these days raised above the surface of the pool? I noticed the drain covers they installed are raised close to an inch above the pool floor. I think every pool I have ever swam in had drain covers that sit flush. Seems like these raised drain covers will hurt feet and toes and will be an obstacle for cleaners/robots. I've been searching google for flush covers and can't find any for sale. Is it part of the VGB regulation that they have to stick up rather than sit flush?
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,212
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Not all of the main drain covers sit up from the surface. Here is one that is flush.
http://www.aamfg.com/avscDrain.php
And this particular drain can be fitted with covers that accept pebble or plaster finishes to make the less visible.
http://www.poolfittings.com/channel-pebble-top
I wish I had gone this route. It's not a big deal to have the hump but why have it if you don't need to. This drain also accepts larger debris easier due to the size of the openings.
http://www.aamfg.com/avscDrain.php
And this particular drain can be fitted with covers that accept pebble or plaster finishes to make the less visible.
http://www.poolfittings.com/channel-pebble-top
I wish I had gone this route. It's not a big deal to have the hump but why have it if you don't need to. This drain also accepts larger debris easier due to the size of the openings.
Those look nice Bmore, but I have two 7.5 inch circular drain holes and it's too late for me to switch to these long ones. I too wish I had know about this other type. I guess the best I can do now is find some replacement drain covers down the line that are easier on the feet.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,212
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Gotcha...I didn't key into your project status. Mine are comfy but just stick up. https://www.yourpoolhq.com/hayward-8-inch-anti-vortex-main-drain-cover-vgb-approved-floor-only-wgx1048e.html?utm_source=googleproduct&gdffi=1676d89ebf404480b218bf83dca17e5a&gdfms=02B4F56741A540EDA7EF6C89A70356D4&gclid=Cj0KEQiAiMHEBRC034nx2ImB1J0BEiQA-r7ctlrLGzgedsuM_dGmrSBos1MLvNsldF8asxKkBampXyMaAu5v8P8HAQ
Should be easy to swap if you find these (or something similar) more feet friendly. My pressure side cleaner (soon to be history and replaced by a robot) doesn't get stuck on it but can have it's vector changed. Do you copy Victor?
Gotcha...I didn't key into your project status. Mine are comfy but just stick up. https://www.yourpoolhq.com/hayward-...suM_dGmrSBos1MLvNsldF8asxKkBampXyMaAu5v8P8HAQ
Should be easy to swap if you find these (or something similar) more feet friendly. My pressure side cleaner (soon to be history and replaced by a robot) doesn't get stuck on it but can have it's vector changed. Do you copy Victor?
Those do look less torturous than mine. There are some on the PoolFittings.com website you linked to also that look better. I am getting a robot, so it may be no problem for that, but I definitely want something that won't hurt while playing volleyball. Do you know if drain covers are universal provided you get the right diameter, or do they all have screw holes in different places? I'm a bit irritated with our pool salesman. He said they would be flush with the floor. Had I know that wasn't true, I would have looked into the channel drains and likely went that route.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,212
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I don't know if the hole spacing is standard or not. Hopefully someone will respond with that answer.