Thanks ummgood. I read through your thread recently and feel sick at what you're dealing with. We feel blessed and thankful things are going smoothly for us.
New Pool Build in Spring, TX
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Lot of plumbing, bahahaha!
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But seriously, if you are talking about just the setup of equipment on pad and plumbing/wiring it in.
About a day for the plumbing followed by a day for electrical. this assumes thay have all the fittings/components/controller boards/breakers on hand.
Mine had delays waiting for gas fittings and a replacement controller board for automation (fried out of box).
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But seriously, if you are talking about just the setup of equipment on pad and plumbing/wiring it in.
About a day for the plumbing followed by a day for electrical. this assumes thay have all the fittings/components/controller boards/breakers on hand.
Mine had delays waiting for gas fittings and a replacement controller board for automation (fried out of box).
Yep. Plumbers are done. Electrical next. Actually the PB brought the wrong main pump so he'll swap it out tomorrow. The system is pressurized.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,284
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Don't jinx him Kim. He said it was pressurized not that it was holding!!
Besides, pressure test schmesser test. My PB was a real man and knew he had done it right and didn't need no stinkin' test.
Ha, I didn't key in on it at the time or I would have been nervous about that. All worked out though.
Besides, pressure test schmesser test. My PB was a real man and knew he had done it right and didn't need no stinkin' test.
Ha, I didn't key in on it at the time or I would have been nervous about that. All worked out though.
"real men don't test" LOL So I guess I can just say "If your PB is a REAL man you do not need to worry about doing a pressure test on the pipes"! LOL I bet that will go over real well!
Kim
Kim
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,284
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Fun times! Learning what each thing does. I would print out these pics and write on them what does what for just in case in the future.
Kim
Kim
Really coming together now.
Are you planning to put down bull rock around your pipes by the equipment pad?
You want to make sure you don't have grass growing around there.
The temptation to weed-whack around the pipes will wear away at them.
Are you planning to put down bull rock around your pipes by the equipment pad?
You want to make sure you don't have grass growing around there.
The temptation to weed-whack around the pipes will wear away at them.
It is an important thing to give some thought to. I would put roofing paper down on top of the dirt (after tamping and smoothing the dirt) then put pretty rocks or stones in top of it a couple of inches thick. IF weeds or grass become a problem you can use round up to kill them.
Just another thing to do and spend money on LOL
Kim
Just another thing to do and spend money on LOL
Kim
The pipes are quite close to the fence. I've been more concerned with whether or not my mower will fit through or if I have to install a gate on the opposite side. So many little things to deal with. Haha.
Now if you want a SUPER kill EVERYTHING it touches spray...............this is what I get! Make sure to read the reviews.
GroundWork 50% Super Weed Grass Killer, 40 fl. oz. - For Life Out Here
2oz to 1 gal. of water in a sprayer KILLS it all and it stays killed! It does take a couple of days to see the results but when you do..............DEAD!
Kim
GroundWork 50% Super Weed Grass Killer, 40 fl. oz. - For Life Out Here
2oz to 1 gal. of water in a sprayer KILLS it all and it stays killed! It does take a couple of days to see the results but when you do..............DEAD!
Kim
I use a mix of 3 parts vinegar to one part epsom salt add in about a cup of dishwashing fluid. Kills everything dead, doesn't stay dead has to reapplied from once a month to two months, but you don't have to worry about the kids, you or pets being in the areas and ingesting it.
Frank do you put it in a sprayer? Does the epson salt dissolve quickly and completely? Does it matter what kind of dishwashing fluid? Is there one brand you have found that works better?
Kim
Kim
Just reading thread for the first time. Did you ever decide on putting the deck all the way up to the house or leave some planter space? I think your builder is correct a little space not only looks nice can give you options later. If you do go with some space on either side of the walk way out of the house I would put a 3 inch conduit or 2 under the slab from one planter to the other, it can be used for extra drainage or in case you want to run water, speakers, electrical or what ever from side to side. I have done a fair amount of concrete work, PVC is cheep always nice to have an easy option to get from one side to another.
Thanks. We just had another discussion with the PB yesterday. Now that the pool is set we can see and experience how much room we have. On the spa side the deck will HAVE to go up to the house. There just isn't enough room otherwise. On the other side it's debatable. If I make a poor decision I want to err on the side with the least negative consequences. Going all the way to house may not look the best but it reduces the chance of a twisted ankle and I can always add small planters.