Work is started on new Pool

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Thank you all for the information getting me to this point. Here are the details and some progress pictures. Started on TFP a long time ago and gained so much information and insight on my plans. With COVID 19 this project got pushed back 2 months but we are underway!

18'X36' Vinyl (approx 24,000 gallons)

Onxy Floor (Black) Liner

CoverStar Auto cover (Charcoal)

3HP variable speed pump (Pentair)

Clean & Clear Plus 420 filter (Pentair)

UltraTemp 140 Heat Pump (Pentair)

Intelli Center Pool Control System (Pentair)

IntelliChlor (SWG) -(Pentair)

Acid pump and tank - (Pentair)

In line Zinc Anode

2 pentair amerlite w/LED color inserts.

 

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This is the layout. We added a 1' safety ledge in the deep end. We moved both skimmers to the east side. One in the deep end and one in the shallow end. Two lights on the west side so they don't shine in our eyes when sitting in the pergola

 

[Newdude]

Congratulations and good luck !!

 

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Steel and steps being installed. They will backfill the steps next along with concrete around the base of the steel. Plumbing and electrical coming

 

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Congratulations and good luck !!

Thank you and we are going to need more than luck to get the plumbing to the pool!

 

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What have I done!

 

[Newdude]

What have I done!

I have been in tons of job sites. Both new and retrofit / remodel. I have seen every stage of everything construction related. I knew exactly what I signed up for. Yet when the bomb went off and it was fragments of my own yard strewn about............ it still hit me like I never saw it coming. Thanks for the chuckle down memory lane !

 

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I have been in tons of job sites. Both new and retrofit / remodel. I have seen every stage of everything construction related. I knew exactly what I signed up for. Yet when the bomb went off and it was fragments of my own yard strewn about............ it still hit me like I never saw it coming. Thanks for the chuckle down memory lane !

We have remodeled our home 3 times over the last 25 years adding over 1,000 sq/ft. All made a huge disaster in the house. At least this is OUTSIDE! Yah

 

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Concrete for forming pumped today. Tight squeeze to get the pump truck and mixer into the backyard. One BIG issue is WA is still under Phase 1 from COVID 19 and because of Gov Inslee NO inspections can be performed so NO backfill. Run plumbing and electrical and keep fingers crossed we can get into Phase 2 so we can get inspections. So what should have started in April did not start until June and now another delay. Welcome to WA. :-(

 

[kimkats]

Well it is a GO now for sure!!! Slow go, but a go!

Intelli Center Pool Control System (Pentair)IntelliChlor (SWG) -(Pentair)

Which one?

Kim

 

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Well it is a GO now for sure!!! Slow go, but a go!


Which one?

Kim

Great Question!

They have not ordered the equipment.
1) The Pentair IntelliCenter Pool Control System with WiFi is what i requested. Is there other details I need to specify?
2) IntelliChlor Pentair SWG
3) IntelliChem Acid Pump and tank (do i need to be more specific with the equipment?

Thank you!

 

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Concrete Poured. My plan is to use the standard buckets for traditional lights and add the LED inserts based on all the feedback with LED light problems. This would allow easy replacement of the bulbs is there is an issue.

 

[kimkats]

What cell size is the SWG?

 

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What cell size is the SWG?

Hi it has not been purchased yet. This is what I specified. Pentair IntelliChlor IC60. any thoughts? or recommendations?

 

[kimkats]

Good! Go as big as they have! Will pay off in the long run! Well done!

 

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Good! Go as big as they have! Will pay off in the long run! Well done!

Thank you. Also working to put in an acid pump and integrate into the control system

 

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OK plumbing started. 2" piping. 2 skimmers separate lines and 2 bottom drains. Day 1

I had a concern with the PVC sitting on the sharp end of the support structure. I think there should be something between the pipe and the steel supports. Your thoughts?

 

[kimkats]

I would make me feel much better if there were something there also. I say get some foam or a folded washcloth to put there BUT know it will be buried in cement and should not move due to that................Me? I would still worry and my idea is cheap peace of mind.

 

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I would make me feel much better if there were something there also. I say get some foam or a folded washcloth to put there BUT know it will be buried in cement and should not move due to that................Me? I would still worry and my idea is cheap peace of mind.

Thank you. Yes I am going to have the PB put something between the pipe and structure. It will be dirt back filled and over half will have artificial turf so I will still be able to dig it up if needed. Hopefully no time soon

 

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Plumbing and electrical dropped in the trench today. hoping to finish up tomorrow and get inspection next week. Pressure test piping. Electrical will power 2 lights, autocover, outlet to pergola, and power to a 8 x 10 pool shed. Hopefully then can get back fill done.