Radiant Metric 14x22 freeform semi-inground pool build

[mapromonyc]

Hello TFP,

I am 1 day away from getting my 14x22 radiant metric freeform semi-inground pool installed. I am all set for now: permit, installer scheduled, TF100 kit/magnetic stirrer in box and ready to be open and used. Big shout out to MMM923 for all your advice and time. I figured I'd start the post and share my install experience. I am definitely a first timer and solicited the advice of all the experts on this site. I am sure I'll be asking 1,000 more questions once the water is in. Now it's time to dive right in.

Thank you





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[YippeeSkippy]

Congrats on the new pool and getting the best test kit out there. I would suggest running a test today on your fill water, to see what your baseline is. It will give you an idea of what you need to add or have ready to go chemical wise. There won't be any cya in fill water so don't worry about testing that. If you're going to fill from a well, do you know if it contains metals?

Do you have some chlorine and stabilizer on hand?

 

[mapromonyc]

I will test the water later today. Can I post the results on the same thread? I do have chlorine and stabilizer on hand.


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[YippeeSkippy]

Sure Its easier to follow in one thread.

You're going to post pics of the install, I hope??

 

[twinkiesmommy2009]

Welcome!! Looking forward to following your thread.


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[mapromonyc]

Of course. Here's is a picture of the "before" of my small backyard.


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[YippeeSkippy]

Nice grass! Do you get much direct sun back there?

 

[mapromonyc]

Thanks. This is a morning shot. The sun covers the area around noon. Also we will be removing a huge branch up above.


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[mapromonyc]

Dumpster is here now I'm just waiting on the installer.

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[mapromonyc]

2.5 hours we are moving dirt and getting walls and stairs prepped.

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[YippeeSkippy]

Ok, silly question... what is the dumpster for?? I can't recall many pool builds that included one of them.... are you hauling away a deck or something?

 

[mapromonyc]

I am having them haul away the excavated dirt. There's too much dirt to keep in my yard.


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[YippeeSkippy]

ah... and beautiful dirt it is too.... darn.. you've got the grass AND soil I want. Send it down south, pah-leese!

 

[mapromonyc]

Done for the day: walls up, concrete collar around the pool and steps, liner is in and a foot of water is going in. The yards a mess but at least the pool is in. Now I need to wait till Monday to call the town inspector for the concrete inspection then we can backfill and hard pipe all the equipment Tuesday. On Wednesday I have my electrician to come in to bond and hook up the power and LED lights. I think I am going to take a dip next weekend. Hope the inspector is in a good mood Monday.

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[DuckHunterJon]

Looks great, keep the pictures coming. I'm hoping to have mine starting soon too!

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[twinkiesmommy2009]

Wow! Lots of progress in one day! Did you keep the playset or did they have to remove it?


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[mapromonyc]

Thanks. Play set was moved to the other side of the yard.


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[mapromonyc]

Ok here are some readings. Hope I did this right. The is just the readings for the full water:

Based on what I read on the card in the TF100:

PH 7.8
Chlorine 0
CH 250
TA 50
CYA didn't test

Reading from strip that came from the pool store (insta-test 6 plus - LaMotte):

FCI 0
TCI 0
Alk 40
PH 7.8
TH 0
CYA 0


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[MMM923]

Looks Great so far! keep pics coming