- Sep 22, 2021
- 35
- Pool Size
- 19000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
I'm planning to self-build a pool in Houston. Here's some details. I'm looking for feedback, suggestions, advice - open conversation (at this point).
Pool Basics
The work I won't be doing myself ("what's contracted out"), and why
Pool Basics
- 22" W x 25' L x 4-1/2' (water level) D Pool (actual 5' depth)
- + 22'W x 14'L x 6" D tanning ledge
- with a 8'x8' x 38"D infinity-edge spa
- Gunite construction
- Pool equipment pad will be added alongside a workshop expansion slab, about 10' from the pool
- Planned build Jan '22-Jun '22
- No decking on long sides of pool - I'll be putting astroturf.
- The short edges will have wood patios. (this is the inspiration).
- Pump: Pentair IntelliFlo 011056
- Filter:
Hayward W3C4030Pentair CCP520 - Heater:
Hayward W3H200FDNPentair MasterTemp 200k or 250k (depending on availability & price) UV sanitizer: DeltaUV ES46- SWG: IntelliChlor IC40
- Spa blower: Air Supply Silencer 1.5HP 240V
- Automation: Pentair IntelliCenter i5PS w/ valve expansion 522038Z
(2) Bubblers: CMP Brilliant Wonders 4"- (2) Skimmers: Hayward SP1072S2
- (2) Spa drains: Hayward 1053AVPAK2
- (4) Pool returns, (1) Spa: CMP 25524-200-000
- (8) Spa venturi's: CMP 25580-290-000
- (1) Pool lights: Florida Sunseeker Pooltone Std Color, 12V 18W
- (1) Spa light: Florida Sunseeker Pooltone Std Color Spa, 12V
The work I won't be doing myself ("what's contracted out"), and why
- Structural engineering: required by Texas
- Land & topographical survey: required for permitting
- Private utilities location: I lack equipment
- Plaster: I've always been frustrated by mudding drywall, and suspect this would be a similar frustration
- Bricklaying (for pool bath): similar to plaster, I expect frustration
- Slab pouring and smoothing: cheap enough
- Rebar: cheap enough, and because I'll be racing the clock at that point
- Gunite: I lack the tools and experience
- TOTAL = 33.5d, $35,994
- Overhead electrical moved underground = 35d, $3,311
- Relocate DCW main line = 9d, $667
- Site layout = 2d, $99
- Permit = 17w, $4,592
- Excavation = 3d, $10,191
- Electrical rough-in = 1/2d, $248
- Plumbing rough-in = 4d, $823
- Rebar = 1/2d, $3,393
- Gunite = 1d, $12,670
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