New Pool Construction - Leander, TX

[tomas21]

2cents.. We did two pumps... one to 4 spa jets (Filter pump) and one to 5 spa jets (dedicated jet pump)...

If I could do it over again since we have a spillway... I would have all jets dedicated to one higher powered pump with right sized pipes suction & return and the filter pump used to just send filtered/sanitized water to the spa for return water only and not driving the jets.

We went with paramount jets and the filter pump just isn't enough power especially when going through filter and heater.... the heater bypass was missed and will be added to the heater to take it out the loop when not needed so we will see if performance will improve for the 3 jets but i'm not expecting a lot.

 

[ajw22]

I would not place returns close to skimmers. It will create short circuits with the skimmer taking in most of its water from the near return and blocking water flow from the far returns. Delete those two returns and have three returns on one side of the pool that flow to the two skimmers on the other side of the pool. You will never get that nice flow that your arrows show.

 

[ajw22]

How do I find prevailing wind ?

How can I find out the direction of prevailing winds for summer and winter in my area? – Trees for Energy Conservation

https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/wind1996.pdf

 

[srikantheee84]

What kind of lights will you be using?

Pentair 12v led lights

 

[srikantheee84]

I would not place returns close to skimmers. It will create short circuits with the skimmer taking in most of its water from the near return and blocking water flow from the far returns. Delete those two returns and have three returns on one side of the pool that flow to the two skimmers on the other side of the pool. You will never get that nice flow that your arrows show.

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I looked at prevailing wind and it’s south and my house is facing north and blocking half of the pool. I have RBB on the other side. If I go by prevailing wind then I should have it on the RBB wall. How about the attached one ?

 

[ajw22]

What is RBB?

 

[srikantheee84]

What is RBB?

Raised bond beam of 18” in height

 

[ajw22]

I looked at prevailing wind and it’s south and my house is facing north and blocking half of the pool. I have RBB on the other side. If I go by prevailing wind then I should have it on the RBB wall. How about the attached one ?

I think the skimmer to the left is worthless as a skimmer and you will end up with poor skimming and surface debris accumulating on your RBB. Winds are more powerful then any return water circulation.

You have the challenge of compromising design versus function. I always choose function first.

 

[srikantheee84]

I think the skimmer to the left is worthless as a skimmer and you will end up with poor skimming and surface debris accumulating on your RBB. Winds are more powerful then any return water circulation.

You have the challenge of compromising design versus function. I always choose function first.

Where do you recommend having them along with the returns ?

 

[ajw22]

I would rethink your RBB design.

 

[srikantheee84]

I would rethink your RBB design

Oh no

 

[srikantheee84]

Oh no

 

[ajw22]

Optimum place for skimmers on your site are to the left and right on your RBB wall.

 

[BigPapaSmurf]

It is important to get the proper GPM for the number of jets you will have. I have 20 jets, 16 parajets and 4 regular foot jets. Originally we thought 2 VS pumps would be plenty, then we did the math and found out we needed 3.

 

[srikantheee84]

I'm planning to have 2" coping and concrete decking of about 9' to the deck drains. What do you think would be form height to be set for ideal slope ? Thanks!

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Ideal slope for flat work is 1/4” fall for every 1’ of run.

 

[srikantheee84]

Is it ok to cover the hole during rain using tarp after excavation and rebar ? What are your thoughts ? Thanks!

 

[ajw22]

Is it ok to cover the hole during rain using trap after excavation and rebar ? What are your thoughts ? Thanks!

You want to cover your pool dig during rain with a tarp or a trap?

Why?

 

[AQUA~HOLICS]

Yes it’s a good idea to cover the walls if a heavy rain is expected. Erosion will deposit mud from the walls to the floor of the pool and need to be removed to maintain a 3” clearance around the steel cage, also the eroded walls will have to be replaced with Shotcrete at an additional cost.

 

[srikantheee84]

Yes it’s a good idea to cover the walls if a heavy rain is expected. Erosion will deposit mud from the walls to the floor of the pool and need to be removed to maintain a 3” clearance around the steel cage, also the eroded walls will have to be replaced with Shotcrete at an additional cost.

This soil seems be really loose. Any precautions needed ? Thanks! @AQUA~HOLICS / @ajw22