eljefe281's (Jeff's) pool project [Archive]

eljefe281

10-04-2006, 10:42 PM

Specifications:

In-ground gunite
Rectangular
11' wide x 30' long
3'6" - 4'6" - 5'6" deep
18" raised bond beam at deep end
18" wide in-pool bench in deep end
3 steps, 12" deep x 12" high x 7' wide
7' square spa, raised 6", with step
Section of lowered spa bench
Pentair FNS Plus 60 sqft DE filter
Pentair WhisperFlo 1 HP two-speed main circulating pump
Pentair WhisperFlo 1 HP spa jet pump
Pentair WaterFall specialty pump for sheer descent waterfalls
Jandy LX 400,000 btu/h gas-fired heater
Jandy Purelink 1400 salt water chlorine generator system with PDA PS-8remote control
Polaris QT 1.5 HP blower
Two 24" Polaris Powerfalls (sheer descent waterfalls)
Two Pentair SAm lights in pool
One Pentair SAL light in spa
Two Pentair Bermuda skimmers
Eight main drains (four in pool, four in spa)
Six returns in pool
Three returns in spa
Eight spa jets
Auto-leveler
Pre-plumbing for pressure-side cleaner
Noblecast pre-cast concrete coping
3" tile for waterline, raised beam, spa skirt, and bench/step accent
Diamond Brite Tahoe Blue finish
Pea gravel decking

I didn't manage to get out this evening and take any photos of the recent progress, but these should get things started.

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CanuckPool

10-04-2006, 10:56 PM

Sounds Impressive, is it normal to have that many main drains for a 11x30 pool?

eljefe281

10-04-2006, 10:57 PM

I wouldn't think so, but I've got more pumps than normal.

CanuckPool

10-04-2006, 11:18 PM

True, you have more horsepower in those pumps than my lawnmower!

eljefe281

10-04-2006, 11:34 PM

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eljefe281

10-04-2006, 11:41 PM

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eljefe281

10-04-2006, 11:48 PM

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eljefe281

10-05-2006, 12:07 AM

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eljefe281

10-05-2006, 12:08 AM

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eljefe281

10-05-2006, 12:12 AM

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eljefe281

10-05-2006, 12:14 AM

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SeanB.

10-05-2006, 01:43 AM

Interesting design. We did free form as it seemed more practical but I'm very fond of the geometric designs. Just curious, was that just the width you wanted or were you working with certain constraints?
Keep us posted.

eljefe281

10-05-2006, 08:08 AM

Well, ideally, we would have liked it a little wider, but we:

have an easement to deal with
wanted to keep it far enough away from the house
wanted to retain a decent amount of decking

SeanB.

10-05-2006, 10:47 AM

Well, ideally, we would have liked it a little wider, but we:

have an easement to deal with
wanted to keep it far enough away from the house
wanted to retain a decent amount of decking

Easments are a pain. lol.

Regardless, I'm especially looking forward to seeing the completed project. I have a feeling this is going to be a sensational looking pool.

eljefe281

10-05-2006, 11:38 AM

It's starting to look like something, with most of the coping in place.

I feel sorry for my poor builder. I strongarmed him into ordering custom, double bullnosed coping pieces for the top of the raised beam and around the spa so we wouldn't have seams running lengthwise. There was some sort of miscommunication and not enough pieces got ordered, so now he's going to have to remobilize the coping guy next week.

It amazes me that this guy doesn't blink an eye when something like this happens.

There must be a whole lot of contingency in the contract price. :eek:

JShilling

10-05-2006, 11:48 AM

Is that a sewer line going through your pool?:cool:

eljefe281

10-05-2006, 11:55 AM

Yes, I thought I'd leave it in there to add some character. :p

Actually, they completed the permanent reroute, but, for some reason, they haven't removed the temporary line yet.

Maybe they don't want the cavities to get all full of heaven-knows-what.

eljefe281

10-05-2006, 09:29 PM

Recent progress:

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eljefe281

10-05-2006, 09:31 PM

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eljefe281

10-05-2006, 09:33 PM

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eljefe281

10-05-2006, 09:34 PM

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eljefe281

10-05-2006, 09:36 PM

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eljefe281

10-05-2006, 09:37 PM

By the way, I guess they won't have to remobilize the coping and tile guy next week.

The boys over at Noble Tile must have pulled a rabbit out of the hat.

divnkd101

10-06-2006, 09:09 AM

By the way, I guess they won't have to remobilize the coping and tile guy next week.

The boys over at Noble Tile must have pulled a rabbit out of the hat.

Michelle and the gang up there can make miracles happen. Your pool looks great. Great tile selection. Our tiles came from Noble as well. Getting close, huh?? We are too. I should be in the pool by next weekend. We can't wait either. Keep the pics coming.

eljefe281

10-06-2006, 09:25 AM

Thanks a lot. I'm happy with the way it's turned out so far.

Actually, just the coping came from Noble. This is National Pool Tile Group tile.

The tile selection is reason 35,764,541,543,241,574 to listen to the wife when it comes to aesthetic decisions. I probably would have picked a slightly lighter blue tile. In retrospect, I think hers was the better choice.

The decking guys were hot to pour the deck today, but the builder pulled the reins in on them. He won't be able to get out there until this afternoon to do a pre-pour inspection of what they've done so far, so he's going to reschedule the pour for Tuesday or Wednesday.

In the meantime, they have a little replumbing to do. When the plumbers plumbed around the equipment, they didn't have the salt cell, so they left a spool piece for it. Unfortunately, the foreman told them to put that in the wrong place in the flow path. So, they have to re-do the plumbing downstream of the heater.

Also, they still need to complete their pressure test.

Plenty to keep them busy for the next two to three days.

borrott

10-07-2006, 07:05 PM

interesting design what are the 2 large pipes (Now joined) at far end ???

Am doing pool owner builder nearly done plaster this week then Splash !!!!:)

SeanB.

10-07-2006, 08:44 PM

interesting design what are the 2 large pipes (Now joined) at far end ???

Am doing pool owner builder nearly done plaster this week then Splash !!!!:)

How's about some pictures?

y0manda

10-07-2006, 09:11 PM

I wouldn't think so, but I've got more pumps than normal.

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4 Northstar 2hp pumps. my pool sucks 30,000+ gallons per hour

eljefe281

10-07-2006, 11:53 PM

interesting design what are the 2 large pipes (Now joined) at far end ???

Am doing pool owner builder nearly done plaster this week then Splash !!!!:)

I'm not sure which pipes you mean. The jury-rigged arrangement in the deep end? That's the temporary sewer line (still in place, but no longer in service).

I echo Sean's request...pictures, pictures, pictures!

eljefe281

10-07-2006, 11:54 PM

4 Northstar 2hp pumps. my pool sucks 30,000+ gallons per hour

What are you, crazy? ;)

eljefe281

10-11-2006, 12:19 PM

Yesterday, my builder and his plumbers came out to re-do the plumbing around the equipment pad.

It's kind of hard to see, but, if you look closely at one of the equipment photos I posted earlier, they had installed the heater right in front of a window.

That's a no-no.

They shifted everything to the right and installed the salt cell in the proper place in the flow path. I like the new arrangement. It leaves me some open space on the pad, which is why I wanted such a big pad in the first place.

I need to call the builder to confirm this, but I believe they also left the capped-off pipe for possible future installation of a pressure-side cleaner below grade. If that is in fact what they did, that's pretty nifty.

SeanB.

10-11-2006, 12:41 PM

The vent off the heater has to be at least 48" from the window - if it is a window that can be opened. If it is, say rain glass from your bathroom, that is permanently sealed, then you can put it there - at least that is what I was told. Ours is over 4' away from the house, so I was in the clear there.

eljefe281

10-12-2006, 11:45 AM

The plaster guys came out yesterday to scrape down the pool/spa walls and clean out all of the garbage that had accumulated on the bottom of each.

I can actually see the main drains in the spa! It's been a while...

The decking pour is tentatively scheduled for tomorrow - if it doesn't rain too much today and it doesn't rain tomorrow.

I'm fighting the odds, I'm afraid.

divnkd101

10-12-2006, 02:37 PM

Don't listen to the weather forecasters. You know how good they are in the Houston area. You are better off consulting your lucky plastic eight ball. Look's like between you, me, and Sean our pools should be finished at about the same time. Good luck and enjoy. :D :cool:

eljefe281

10-12-2006, 03:48 PM

SeanB.

10-12-2006, 04:11 PM

Yep. They came and did the pool clean-up for me today too. I was hoping they were going to plaster as well, but when I looked outside, they had gone. And now, of course, it's raining. :(

eljefe281

10-12-2006, 04:21 PM

I'm trailing you guys, but at least my decking is just a one-day affair.

Maybe I can make it up there. :p

eljefe281

10-19-2006, 01:38 PM

If the forecast holds, we pour the deck this Saturday.

To paraphrase Kevin Costner in Tin Cup, I think this calls for "a nod to the gods".

divnkd101

10-19-2006, 02:30 PM

If the forecast holds, we pour the deck this Saturday.

To paraphrase Kevin Costner in Tin Cup, I think this calls for "a nod to the gods".

Get that rain dance going. It worked for me. I will do a little extra one for you as well. I need some dry weather so I can plant all of these plants my wife bought. Keep us posted. Good Luck. :D

SeanB.

10-19-2006, 04:28 PM

It'll happen. I was good all along, but started getting anxious here the last couple of weeks, mostly just because I want my yard back. :rolleyes:

Is your plaster scheduled too?

They came and got all of our equipment running today and the landscaping is in. I can't wait to get home and see it all. I've got the gas company coming tomorrow. Apparently we need a larger meter for the heater - $250. The upside is we should be in the spa tomorrow night!

eljefe281

10-19-2006, 04:45 PM

Is your plaster scheduled too?

Monday or Tuesday.

eljefe281

10-22-2006, 06:45 PM

Decking poured yesterday.

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10-22-2006, 06:46 PM

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10-22-2006, 06:47 PM

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