Newbie Build - 27' Round AGP - Help Me build This OR ELSE

[stringer77]

I forgot to tell you an other tip.......see if you can take the post off that is covering the bolts and spray there as well. That is where we had a lot of rust.

You're always making things difficult

Pool looks great!

Thanks!!

 

[stringer77]

how far from pool should i put equipment? is 3 feet too close?? thanks

 

[kimkats]

You're always making things difficult

? but you know you still like me hehe!

Kim

 

[Casey]

how far from pool should i put equipment? is 3 feet too close?? thanks

I have mine pretty close to my pool. It's right outside the wall.

 

[kimkats]

Oh did forget to answer that question..........mine is right there by the wall like Casey.

 

[stringer77]

Awesome thanks. I dug out a great spot for equipment pad.
Having a major ant problem. They are popping up everywhere and I noticed while covering up ant piles and stomping inside pool, the sand keeps falling into the ground like sand through an hourglass. I imagine this will create depressions in pool bottom, trapping debris and looking like Crud.

best fix?

 

[kimkats]

Play sand and mush it down good trying to make sure you fill in all of their tunnels...........oh and get some liquid ant killer and soak the are with it and let it sit for a while. See if that gets rid of them for good.

 

[stringer77]

Hooray for trenching day! ⚒

Looking forward to "bonding" with my pool tomorrow, haven't had a whole lot of time to work on it. Got trenching done for electric, and bonding. Electric is all roughed in with 3/4 conduit, extra tough cement, and 12/2 underground wire 24" deep, bonding trench 12" deep. I will pick up a disconnect box next time im out. Can I drop pvc pool plumbing and bonding wire in same hole?

 

[kimkats]

I would thing you can but let me call in someone who may know for sure @ajw22

 

[ajw22]

Don’t put the bonding wire in the pipe trench. The bonding conductor must be secured in or under the deck or unpaved surface within 4 in. to 6 in. below the subgrade.

 

[stringer77]

ok thanks i will fill in trench a bit to bury at 6"

How to I run 1.5" pvc to this Crud?? 1.5" pvc will not slip onto skimmer on that wide part, which is too big. do i need more parts??
thanks

 

[stringer77]

any ideas? has this ever happened to anyone else?

 

[Newdude]

I dont know what size you need but Home Depot / plumbing supply has rubber collars that use pipe clamps on both sides. Something like this :

The Plumber's Choice 1-1/2 in. PVC Flexible Coupling with Stainless Steel Clamps E4284112 - The Home Depot

Flexible Couplings have found wide acceptance among sewer and plumbing contractors and municipalities because of their quality and ease of installation. These pipe couplings and adapters are used for all types of in-house and sewer connections: drain, waste, vent piping, house-to-main, repairs...

www.homedepot.com

 

[stringer77]

well upon closer inspection, the 1.5" pvc seems to fit decent around the skimmer (i mistakenly grabbed something 2"), though it has a barb as pictured and not 100% positive it should mate together. The return has 4 smaller barbs/ribs and when fitted with the 1.5" pvc it is very loose, like 1/8" or so too small. Doesn't seem right that it does not fit together well, need to hold off until someone can elaborate on this. Thanks.

 

[Mdragger88]

Its made to fit push on hoses with hose clamps - not really sure how to mate that with pvc. Whats the inside diameter? Maybe use a small piece of pvc inside then convert to your desired size if u intend to use unions & valves etc.

 

[Newdude]

This one on the PVC :

NIBCO 1-1/2 in. PVC DWV Hub x FIPT Female Adapter C4803HD112 - The Home Depot

The NIBCO 1-1/2 in. PVC DWV Hub x FIPT Female Adapter is used in non-pressurized Drain, Waste and Vent sanitary systems above-ground, removing waste water and water-borne wastes from appliances and fixtures.

www.homedepot.com

This sprinkler pipe fitting screwed into it, but the pvc version. HD/Lowes has them i just cant find them

Water Source 1-1/2 in. Brass Male Insert Adapter MA150NL - The Home Depot

This 1-1/2 in. brass male adapter connects flexible PVC coil pipe to the barbed end and a female NPT thread to the male end. This adapter meets federal low lead regulations. Use with clamps on the barbed

www.homedepot.com

Then use a push on hose with clamps on either side.

 

[stringer77]

This one on the PVC :

NIBCO 1-1/2 in. PVC DWV Hub x FIPT Female Adapter C4803HD112 - The Home Depot

The NIBCO 1-1/2 in. PVC DWV Hub x FIPT Female Adapter is used in non-pressurized Drain, Waste and Vent sanitary systems above-ground, removing waste water and water-borne wastes from appliances and fixtures.

www.homedepot.com

This sprinkler pipe fitting screwed into it, but the pvc version. HD/Lowes has them i just cant find them

Water Source 1-1/2 in. Brass Male Insert Adapter MA150NL - The Home Depot

This 1-1/2 in. brass male adapter connects flexible PVC coil pipe to the barbed end and a female NPT thread to the male end. This adapter meets federal low lead regulations. Use with clamps on the barbed

www.homedepot.com

Then use a push on hose with clamps on either side.

thank you i think this is the right direction. its just that that nibco is DWV only, not meant for pressure so i have to find something else.

 

[Newdude]

They had both. The website wasnt liking me tonight. Of course your local HD will only have 3 of the 4 pieces you need, so maybe go to the plubling supply place. Bring pics and whatever pieces you can and they will set you up.

 

[stringer77]

the return is smooth on the inside so it should have a slip connection on the inside i think, not a barb. trying to get rid of barbs and have good connections that fit

 

[Newdude]

The plumbing supply guys do this stuff all day. They will give you 6 pieces that will bridge the gap.