Pool Build - Largo, FL Pool Filled!
- Thread starter RDFBocephus
- Start date
I actually brought it up while he was here, and will start tonight when it cools off. Then do it on a schedule for at least seven days.
RU4Cycling2
Gold Supporter
- Sep 12, 2020
- 51
- Pool Size
- 3200
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Plumbing went in last week. Just doing the pressure testing now.
Looks like the test is at 45 PSI, and fluctuates with the time of day.
Looks like the test is at 45 PSI, and fluctuates with the time of day.
TampaKathy
Gold Supporter
Is there enough room to install the SWCG? Did you pool fill up with water from all the rain we've had?!
The bottom is full, and we’re glad to see it hold water. However it will need to be pumped out to do the plaster whenever that’s happening.
Well after a major delay in getting the decking delivered our pool build has presumed. Yesterday and today they have been installing the coping. Still waiting on the glass tiles as well.
Yesterday our waterline tile, and water feature wall had the glass tile installed.
They ended up using tan grout. What do all of you think?
Of course the pool manager shows up right after to collect on the next payment. The good news though was he mocked up where the electrical and gas were going to be run for the outdoor kitchen. So my hope is that starts to gain a little traction in the build process.
They ended up using tan grout. What do all of you think?
Of course the pool manager shows up right after to collect on the next payment. The good news though was he mocked up where the electrical and gas were going to be run for the outdoor kitchen. So my hope is that starts to gain a little traction in the build process.
- Sep 3, 2018
- 1,330
- Pool Size
- 17000
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Looks good. I like the lighter grout to see the tiles better.
Well after another lull in the build process the pool build got some love today. The electricians came out, and installed our automation, and also our lights and SWCG were delivered so waiting for that to get that plumbed in as well. They also ran the electrical for the outdoor kitchen so hopefully that starts progressing soon.
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
Well the time period for the permit is up in the beginning of March so something needs to happen and fast!They are moving fast, looks good so far
The PB crew was out today to prep the gunite for the interior to be finished. They need to finish the artistic bands on the steps and seats. Then they can do the interior whether permitting. Hoping that it all happens tomorrow so they can acid wash it, and we can start the fill. It has been a long time coming for this to be completed. Tomorrow is the official permit close date so who knows how that will work out.
Since I haven't had much time to update this thread I'll attempt to capture what has since occurred from the plumbing back in February.
3/3/21:
Artistic banding was installed.
3/5/2021 - approximately 3/8/2021:
The gas line was ran for the outdoor kitchen. I'm not going to lie, but the installers didn't do it to code, and had to redo it (depth). Then an inspection was rescheduled for the gas line, which it then failed again because of the ending cap not being the correct type. The third time the gas company came out after finding about the failed inspection they re-pressurized the gas line, and with a different inspector it finally passed. This back and forth went on for a few days between the contractor coming out and running the gas line and the inspector squashing their dreams of passing inspection.
3/5/21 and 3/6/21:
PB's crew came out for prep on the gunite for plaster, and shot the plaster the following day.
3/8/21:
Pool was acid washed by the PB, and water was filled. It took approximately a day and we estimate the pool to be 8,880 gallons.
3/10/21:
I met with our designated "pool school" person who was able to get the pump up and running, which started the process of brushing and brushing of the pool. Not to mention that the day the pool was filling the decking was getting installed. As they were installing the decking they would throw the sand in the pool. So I had to clean the filter three times to get the decking sand out of the pool on top of the dust the plaster was producing. Did I mention I brushed the pool?
3/23/21:
Installation of the pool fence is done, and up in a day. I highly recommend an auto shut gate for anyone going down the path of a pool fence.
Also during this time period our lights were installed in the bubbler and the two in the pool. Still awaiting for a controller to have the three sheer descents light up, but at least I have lights so I can brush the pool!
Fast forward to today we're awaiting them to finish some punch list items on our overall pool. However, they seem to be hitting a road block with our outdoor structure and kitchen. Supposedly this has been in the works since November, but nothing has come to fruition. I knew at the beginning of this process it would be a challenge to say the least, but getting a pool built amid a COVID pandemic has been rather daunting to say the least.
I'm sure I've missed some other items or visits by the pool builder, but I wanted to get the thread more current and up to date. I've added an overall picture from our security camera so you can see an overall picture of how things ended on the pool side of the build.
3/3/21:
Artistic banding was installed.
3/5/2021 - approximately 3/8/2021:
The gas line was ran for the outdoor kitchen. I'm not going to lie, but the installers didn't do it to code, and had to redo it (depth). Then an inspection was rescheduled for the gas line, which it then failed again because of the ending cap not being the correct type. The third time the gas company came out after finding about the failed inspection they re-pressurized the gas line, and with a different inspector it finally passed. This back and forth went on for a few days between the contractor coming out and running the gas line and the inspector squashing their dreams of passing inspection.
3/5/21 and 3/6/21:
PB's crew came out for prep on the gunite for plaster, and shot the plaster the following day.
3/8/21:
Pool was acid washed by the PB, and water was filled. It took approximately a day and we estimate the pool to be 8,880 gallons.
3/10/21:
I met with our designated "pool school" person who was able to get the pump up and running, which started the process of brushing and brushing of the pool. Not to mention that the day the pool was filling the decking was getting installed. As they were installing the decking they would throw the sand in the pool. So I had to clean the filter three times to get the decking sand out of the pool on top of the dust the plaster was producing. Did I mention I brushed the pool?
3/23/21:
Installation of the pool fence is done, and up in a day. I highly recommend an auto shut gate for anyone going down the path of a pool fence.
Also during this time period our lights were installed in the bubbler and the two in the pool. Still awaiting for a controller to have the three sheer descents light up, but at least I have lights so I can brush the pool!
Fast forward to today we're awaiting them to finish some punch list items on our overall pool. However, they seem to be hitting a road block with our outdoor structure and kitchen. Supposedly this has been in the works since November, but nothing has come to fruition. I knew at the beginning of this process it would be a challenge to say the least, but getting a pool built amid a COVID pandemic has been rather daunting to say the least.
I'm sure I've missed some other items or visits by the pool builder, but I wanted to get the thread more current and up to date. I've added an overall picture from our security camera so you can see an overall picture of how things ended on the pool side of the build.
