Keep at it, it will pay off.
The last few owners didnt do much with the pool
and let it go. Working on it little by little.
New pump and accesories
- Thread starter OmaTacoma
- Start date
Keep at it, it will pay off.
The last few owners didnt do much with the pool
and let it go. Working on it little by little.
CJadamec
TFP Expert
The pump will show on the display its current power consumption. It says within 10-20 watts for a given rpm .
Awesome! I saw a few YouTube videos on how to set the 3 settings. Pretty straight forward. I like how it tells you watt consumption like you mentioned.
Primered/glued the plumbing yesterday evening after work. It was my first time doing it so it got pretty messy. Going to spray can it to clean it up. Crossing fingers there are no leaks.
Filled with filter with half water then filled it with 325lbs of new sand! The laterals are in good condition and everything was installed without any hiccups. I placed a 1.5” PVC cap over the standpipe so sand wouldnt get in and shoot back into the pool.
Filling the pump as we speak with a garden hose!!!!! :thumbdown:
Filled with filter with half water then filled it with 325lbs of new sand! The laterals are in good condition and everything was installed without any hiccups. I placed a 1.5” PVC cap over the standpipe so sand wouldnt get in and shoot back into the pool.
Filling the pump as we speak with a garden hose!!!!! :thumbdown:
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tucsontico
LifeTime Supporter
Your pump/filter install looks very good. Not sure about your area, but most cities/counties have a code requirement to paint any exposed Schedule 40 PVC pipe. Even if your area doesn't require it, it is always a good idea to paint any Sch 40 PVC pipe. Its not just to "clean it up." Sch 40 PVC pipe is not UV resistant and it will get brittle over time. Eventually you'll notice the pipe discoloring to a brownish-black and the next thing you know: you've got a massive leak!
Thank you for this information. Planning to
pick up paint this afternoon when I get bleach.
Pool is almost there! 24 hours so far.
- Jul 16, 2012
- 7,284
- Pool Size
- 27000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
A have two specific thoughts for plants. One is a coneflower that has a variety of colors. Echinacea "Cheyenne Spirit". https://www.jacksonandperkins.com/echinacea-cheyenne-spirit/p/v1892/
Here it is in my garden.
The other is Liriope "Big Blue". This one is an 12+" tall ornamental grass, purple blooms in late spring. It will look like a lawn of sorts (foreground of above picture). It is a certain look, not flashy, especially if done as a full strip. You mow or weed wack it once a year in the late winter.
https://www.theplantingtree.com/products/big-blue-liriope?variant=42147061956&gdffi=895a7acfe5e74200876187b7a0999ff9&gdfms=D7F0CBD631AC4471ACECC8286DAC251F&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o2&scid=scplplir-big-blu-1g&sc_intid=lir-big-blu-1g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhOq0966T2wIV0S-BCh1QFAZBEAQYAiABEgJ_tvD_BwE
Both would be planted 12" on center in alternating rows, probably 2 rows for that space.
A have two specific thoughts for plants. One is a coneflower that has a variety of colors. Echinacea "Cheyenne Spirit". https://www.jacksonandperkins.com/echinacea-cheyenne-spirit/p/v1892/
Here it is in my garden.
The other is Liriope "Big Blue". This one is an 12+" tall ornamental grass, purple blooms in late spring. It will look like a lawn of sorts (foreground of above picture). It is a certain look, not flashy, especially if done as a full strip. You mow or weed wack it once a year in the late winter.
https://www.theplantingtree.com/pro...MIhOq0966T2wIV0S-BCh1QFAZBEAQYAiABEgJ_tvD_BwE
Both would be planted 12" on center in alternating rows, probably 2 rows for that space.
These plants look great! Thank you for your advice, will let the SO know!
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after 42 hours the pool is filled! Running pump now to circulate cholorine. Robotic cleaner was in the pool earlier. It is raining now, will test water once raining stops. Thanks for everyones help and advice so far.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 52,087
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
That's looking good.
Thanks!
Quick water test tonight:
FC 1.5
CC 1
TC 2.5
PH 7.3
TA 120
CH 200
CYA 0
Added cyanuric acid granules to a sock and placed in skimmer basket. Running pump for 24 hours, will check levels again tomorrow night. Out of cholorine, going to pick up more tomorrow after work as add as needed. Once FC and CYA levels are at normal values, will increase calcium.
Everything is going good so far!
CJadamec
TFP Expert
In term of plants - you'll want something taller than they are wider. Some ornamental grass such as Zebra grass, Gold Bar Maiden Grass, or switch grass would work. They'd hide the fence nicely.
If you can do box woods in Texas - some green tower box woods would be nice there too. They are tall and wide so they'd be perfect for that space.
If you can do box woods in Texas - some green tower box woods would be nice there too. They are tall and wide so they'd be perfect for that space.
Thank you for your recommendation. We are looking at grass now and like the look of elijah blue fescue. Looks kind of cool, thinking some lavender too. We already have bushes along the pool but will cover the wall with hanging plants like ferns for now.
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Painted the PVC with spray can flat white. Filled the area with dirt I sifted out and now it is rock free!!!! Not sure what to plant but think we will hold off on plants/cover. Those two single pane windows need to be replaced with double pane energy efficient windows.
Along the fence I placed weed liner with mulch/soil set aside for when we have time to plant. Ferns hanging from baskets for now.
