Good afternoon everyone! I discover this site from another forum. I appreciate everyone who spends time helping those who are starting this journey! I purchased a kit from poolwarehouse in Sept. Due to COVID, the delivery was delayed until November. Unfortunately, I am just now getting the final delivery due to the prior three shipments having damaged parts (one pallet. literlly looked like it feel off the truck on the highway). Luckily, being in Indiana with 15"+ of snow on the ground, installing a pool is still a few months out. I did have a few questions if you all do not mind. I have been reading through-out the forums but some of the info I found was not current that I discovered so I just thought it was best to ask.
Thanks again everyone!
- The steel that was provided sounds like quality steel. My question is, is it worth adding an additional layer of coating for rust protection?
- Kind of connected to the first question, I did not go with a salt system due to the fear of additional rust issues but the more I read on here, that should not be a concern of mine? I figured there would never be a better time to do it. I travel quite a bit for work so anything that adds additional convenience would be awesome. I would much rather have my wife and kids just play in the pool rather than worrying about the chemistry side of the pool while I am gone.
- If I went with this, would it make sense to just grab the automation bundle that includes the SWG and transformer? I do not know what I do not know in this world but I love tech. Things I currently have or plan to have in the future. 2-speed pump, heater, (SWG?), 4 color changing LEDs. Not really sure what else could/would be added but things change pretty quickly.
- While researching automation and SWG in the past few days, I feel like I made an error in my order. I will have to reach out to PWH but I ordered 4 1.5" LEDs with a transformer. However, when I look up these models, I feel like these do not change colors? Or am I just overlooking something?
- This is the line items on the invoice. (Light - 2 Nicheless 1.5" LED Lights 50' CORDS 12V WITH TRANSFORMER (2* H04032, 2* H00982N, 1* H01432H) Pool Light #2:2nd Light - 2 Nicheless 1.5" LED Lights 50' CORDS 12V (1* H04032, 1* H04033).
- It lists 50' cords, assuming I use junction boxes and underground/waterproof wire nuts, I can just extend these right?
- This is the line items on the invoice. (Light - 2 Nicheless 1.5" LED Lights 50' CORDS 12V WITH TRANSFORMER (2* H04032, 2* H00982N, 1* H01432H) Pool Light #2:2nd Light - 2 Nicheless 1.5" LED Lights 50' CORDS 12V (1* H04032, 1* H04033).
- Depending on the rain forecast, I plan to start the build in mid-April. I read to install the liner, it should be 50-80 degrees. Thinking it could take me and a few friends 3-4 weeks to install, does this sound like a good timeline? Does 3-4 weeks seem reasonable to you? I will rent a mini-excavator for the dig. I will be doing my own footers for the walls. I plan to outsource the decking part since we plan to do all concrete. I plan to draw everything up here and post to get opinions on the design side of things in the coming weeks.
Thanks again everyone!