This may be picking nits, but...how high is your jumping rock / platform? I only ask because your deep end is 6', which, depending on the jump platform's height, could be a bit shallow.
Our South Carolina Build with Photos....IT's ON!!!!!
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Some other recommendations for you:
You will want (need) a light at the equiptment pad. You will have to go out there in the dark and you will need to see. I can’t tell you what a pain it is to not have one... ask me how I know this...
And outlets! Lots of outlets everywhere! One at the equiptment pad, several around the pool deck and in sitting areas for charging phones, running the robot, etc.
If you are able, run extra pvc for future surround sound/outdoor speakers, lighting, etc. Easy to do now (and cheaper) rather than later.
You will want (need) a light at the equiptment pad. You will have to go out there in the dark and you will need to see. I can’t tell you what a pain it is to not have one... ask me how I know this...
And outlets! Lots of outlets everywhere! One at the equiptment pad, several around the pool deck and in sitting areas for charging phones, running the robot, etc.
If you are able, run extra pvc for future surround sound/outdoor speakers, lighting, etc. Easy to do now (and cheaper) rather than later.
Thanks for your reply! We are thinking about going to 7' since the grotto platform is 4' above the water line. Speaking with thr PB about that this week.
Hi Nini
I am VERY lucky that hubby is an electrician, so I will have lights, outlets, wires etc.... everywhere! I am making rocks out of Shapecrete and the outlets will go inside to disguise them. I can't wait to start that project!
QUOTE=Nursenini;1349871]Some other recommendations for you:
You will want (need) a light at the equiptment pad. You will have to go out there in the dark and you will need to see. I can’t tell you what a pain it is to not have one... ask me how I know this...
And outlets! Lots of outlets everywhere! One at the equiptment pad, several around the pool deck and in sitting areas for charging phones, running the robot, etc.
If you are able, run extra pvc for future surround sound/outdoor speakers, lighting, etc. Easy to do now (and cheaper) rather than later.[/QUOTE]
I am VERY lucky that hubby is an electrician, so I will have lights, outlets, wires etc.... everywhere! I am making rocks out of Shapecrete and the outlets will go inside to disguise them. I can't wait to start that project!
QUOTE=Nursenini;1349871]Some other recommendations for you:
You will want (need) a light at the equiptment pad. You will have to go out there in the dark and you will need to see. I can’t tell you what a pain it is to not have one... ask me how I know this...
And outlets! Lots of outlets everywhere! One at the equiptment pad, several around the pool deck and in sitting areas for charging phones, running the robot, etc.
If you are able, run extra pvc for future surround sound/outdoor speakers, lighting, etc. Easy to do now (and cheaper) rather than later.[/QUOTE]
20171129_151859 by Charlene Shirley, on Flickr- - - Updated - - -
20171128_145816 by Charlene Shirley, on FlickrThe build started 3 days ago...I am so excited!!! They hit rock but other than that, all is going great!
- Jun 7, 2017
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- Jandy Aquapure 1400
One suggestion I will make since I wish I had done it. Put in some deck sleeves for handrails. They have to be bonded with the deck if you want a metal rail so the only time to do it is when the deck is poured/laid. I regret it and now have to use a plastic coated one plus core drill the deck. Installer wants $1200 to do it.
The rock was 5 feet deep and took them 4 days to chip through. Thank goodness their was no Rock Clause in my contract!! But now I have some gorgeous rock to line my flower beds!
Win-win for you big time! I bet your PB was kicking his self when they found that rock!
Kim
Kim
sqerlygirlsc...
Congrats on your dream finally coming true with this project! It's nice to watch the progress of another fellow South Carolinian We will be doing electrical and pouring concrete soon. It looks like you guys have thought out everything very well. I'm sure it will turn out beautiful!! You're making me wonder if I should have gotten more skimmers now =/
Congrats on your dream finally coming true with this project! It's nice to watch the progress of another fellow South Carolinian
We will be doing electrical and pouring concrete soon. It looks like you guys have thought out everything very well. I'm sure it will turn out beautiful!! You're making me wonder if I should have gotten more skimmers now =/
