- Sep 5, 2020
- 382
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- 22000
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- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
PB gunite sub buried 1 bonding wire
- Thread starter JC707
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First, I would dig in the area that your picture showed its location. It’s possible to be covered by only a small amount of Shotcrete and would be worth the time spent digging around.
Your inspector may require the fourth wire being present prior to decking, if so you will need to dig into the shell and expose the rebar to have the forth wire connected. Hydraulic cement could be used to fill the void that’s left behind.
Your inspector may require the fourth wire being present prior to decking, if so you will need to dig into the shell and expose the rebar to have the forth wire connected. Hydraulic cement could be used to fill the void that’s left behind.
- Sep 5, 2020
- 382
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Thank you.
I spent some time digging in the trench and didn't find it.. maybe we'll get lucky and it's a little under the shell if they dig some out.
I spent some time digging in the trench and didn't find it.. maybe we'll get lucky and it's a little under the shell if they dig some out.
- Sep 5, 2020
- 382
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
PB came out today to connect all bond wires before our pre deck inspection tomorrow.
That missing 4th bond wire was no where to be found so guy had to go fishing and find rebar drilling into gunite. Finally found a spot to make proper connection.
There is a pretty darn big hole in gunite now, thinking of asking for gunite to fill it in instead of hydraulic cement but not too sure. I'll post a photo later when he leaves.
Edit: looks like he has some buckets out and going to patch the hole he made.
That missing 4th bond wire was no where to be found so guy had to go fishing and find rebar drilling into gunite. Finally found a spot to make proper connection.
There is a pretty darn big hole in gunite now, thinking of asking for gunite to fill it in instead of hydraulic cement but not too sure. I'll post a photo later when he leaves.
Edit: looks like he has some buckets out and going to patch the hole he made.
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- Sep 5, 2020
- 382
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
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You know I dug out the area with missing bond wire....spent quite a while digging up dirt/etc trying to find.
Well after the PB did his thing I went outside to check it out and randomly moved some dirt around and what did I find...that missing freaking bond wire. Geez. I should have gave it another look over before PB came today! I do remember trying to find that wire when it was getting dark so I must have missed it!
Should I have them connect it or will 5 bond wires mess anything up?
Photos of patch + the missing bond wire found. Geez I feel like an idiot.
Now I am worried about structural integrity of that corner he cut out.
You know I dug out the area with missing bond wire....spent quite a while digging up dirt/etc trying to find.
Well after the PB did his thing I went outside to check it out and randomly moved some dirt around and what did I find...that missing freaking bond wire. Geez. I should have gave it another look over before PB came today! I do remember trying to find that wire when it was getting dark so I must have missed it!
Should I have them connect it or will 5 bond wires mess anything up?
Photos of patch + the missing bond wire found. Geez I feel like an idiot.
Now I am worried about structural integrity of that corner he cut out.
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I find all the bonding wires and tie them to a wooden steak and paint them fluorescent orange for this exact reason.
Tying the extra wire won’t hurt anything, but I have had inspectors find things like that and require it to be installed correctly or removed.
What will be installed in that corner? If it’s going to be decking or something similar it will most likely have a compatible material in that area.
The Shotcrete is 12” thick on the top of the B/B where the repair was located.
Tying the extra wire won’t hurt anything, but I have had inspectors find things like that and require it to be installed correctly or removed.
What will be installed in that corner? If it’s going to be decking or something similar it will most likely have a compatible material in that area.
The Shotcrete is 12” thick on the top of the B/B where the repair was located.
- Sep 5, 2020
- 382
- Pool Size
- 22000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Thank you. It seems the construction manager for the PB is non-existent and I've been having to be my own advocate, which I don't mind but I'm all new to this. That wood stake trick seems like a great idea.
We are having paver decking installed there and all around the pool/patio area so hoping it'll all be OK.
Still kicking myself for not finding that 4th wire before he starting Jack hammering into the shell. Oh well, water under the bridge.
Bring up any other questions you have about the process and hopefully I can help.
