So it begins

[Bosley]

Started trenching the gas line last night. Have 63 feet and half of it is over underground utilities so I figured I may as well do it all by hand. Got about 35' done but cant make it all the way down to the 24" depth mark as there is still some frost down there. Also have to trench the power line line which will be 48 feet. Skidsteer will be here good friday to level the actual pool area. The stakes you see are just to mark off the northern most edge of the deck and equipment pad. Wife picked up the gas line today. Once I hear back from the inspector on what electrical I can use, I can order that. My plumber was telling me in our area as of sept 2018 even TECK CABLE has to be in conduit. Our goal is to be up and running by May 01.

 

[Texas Splash]

After reading your post, my back started to hurt. Sympathy pains I suppose. Good luck!

 

[kimkats]

Let the BACK ache begin!! Here have some of these

Kim

 

[Phx_Jay]

Ugh...at least you got started. I had to dig a 55' trench last weekend for our gas line. I bought a cheap jackhammer off of Amazon. Has already paid for itself many times over. It really does an amazing job. My back still hurts but it could hurt worse....

 

[Bosley]

Luckily our ground is mostly sandy clay so its not horrible to dig in.

 

[Don_TLR]

Who need a gym membership when you're building a pool

 

[Bosley]

Wife and I had to take a break from trenching and went for a dip. A little chilly but was fun all the same!

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Beer.

Motrin.

'nuff said.

 

[kimkats]

TOO FUNNY! I like y'all's style!!!

 

[Bosley]

Brought the skid steer home from work. 2 hours later I had moved about 9 yards of soil. Unfortunately the ground was soft and started to be like jello. Had to stop with about 3" out of level on one side. We will have to wait till the ground dries up before we can finish that section. So glad i own a transit level and it worked like a charm.

 

[kimkats]

Yeah jello is not fun to work with when trying to make it take shape.

 

[Bosley]

What a weekend Long weekend here in |Canada so I had 2 days off in a row!! I usually work Satyrddays. Anyway...Ground prep, elctrical & gas are done.....|If it wasnt so windy we would have got the wall and liner up today. I need a drink!

 

[kimkats]

Screwdrivers in for the win! Love it! yeah wind+steel pool wall=NO FUN!!! Good call waiting!

Kim

 

[Bosley]

What a crazy 2 days. Pools finally up and filled. Plumbing is mostly done. Waiting for wife to get home with a couple more connectors then we can fire it up. Electrical inspector was here today and everything passed ..whew!!gonna be 31degrees next couple day so good timing!!! Thats 88F. Super hot for us Canadians!

 

[kimkats]

Happy! Happy! Joy! Joy!!! A swimming you a go!!!

Kim

 

[Bosley]

We all took a quick dip last night. 55 degrees. Was just a bit chilly! Thank god we could warm up in the hot tub. This AM pool was up to 74 degrees. Skimmer has a light leak. Not sure what to do about that yet. Have a temporary stand setup to get in and out for now. Will start on the deck ASAP. The lumber is already in the yard. Kids are pumped. Will have 8 teenagers in there when i get home from work tonight. Get off my floatie and pass me a cold beer!!!!!

 

[kimkats]

For the skimmer do some light tightening BUT do not go around the face. Go to that corner then the corner across from it then the other corner then that left side one then...............like you would tightening the valve cover on a car or such.

Kim

 

[Bosley]

Got the SWCG fired up last night. The good news is the Prologic and my test kit both gave me readings of 2800. How bizarre is that??? lol. Have the cell set to 60% and the pump is currently going to run 24/7 on low speed until I know how the pool reacts to everything.

 

[kimkats]

Make journal of your pool chemicals and the weather. That will really help you learn your pool's needs best.

 

[Bosley]

Thanks Kim, My wife has an addiction for making "lists". Except honey do lists...lol. She already started logging everything I do