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[NWMNMom]

How long has it taken you to construct this pool so far?
Can you break down by rough activity? for example:
__ hrs Digging
__ hrs pool frame construction
__ hrs bottom prep (including __ hrs for custom cove molding)
__ hrs liner preparation
__ hrs filling
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___ hrs total

....The AquaQuip dealer said a full weekend should be enough to install. I would love independent confirmation of this estimate.

Well we started May 16 on actual yard/digging work (fill delivery) and I believe we were done/filled and had one kid in the pool trying it out the just around the first weekend of June or shortly thereafter. That was working on it 4-6 hours per night, all weekends long and a couple of vacation days from work used. Our situation may be different due to have to fill and compact the ENTIRE yard area (it was too low and no drainage). Once that part was done the construction was steady as you go, with mostly just the two of us (DH and I) and occassional help from our teenagers when heavy lifting or team work was required. I think it can be done more quickly if you are very practiced and experienced but for newbies, 2 days is really wishfull thinking unless you have a crew of people to help you.

If you are time pressed, you may rush, try shortcuts and make mistakes which you will kick yourself over later, and may have to spend money to fix- then it would be worth it to hire someone or wait until you have enough time and help to do it right and not fast.

[matt4x4]

As requested, pics of the lake (as my wife lovingly calls it)...
These were taken shortly after I built it - notice how landscaping is still non existent, we are currently finishing that off.
I had mentioned that I had to raise my yard as well, reason being, I needed the top of the pool level with the hill beside it so I can eventually build a deck level from the hilltop to the pool.
I may just have to take some new pictures with everything more or less done.
Looks like my kid's excited!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...lanandpool.jpg
Got my kid helping pick rocks.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...4/Poolwall.jpg
Liner install.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tall_JPG_1.jpg
Wow, it looks small......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...BackYard-1.jpg
Finally! Water!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...ool1_JPG_1.jpg
Level with hill in background.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...oollandsc3.jpg
The distance from the corner of Garage to pool is just over 100 feet
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2.../BackYard2.jpg
more pool shots with soalr reel etc...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...4/100_2892.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...4/100_2893.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...4/100_2900.jpg

[hrsdennis]

Cool Matt, I love the new additions.

The devil got into me a bit today so I thought I would add a comment about the time frame question.

12' x 24' Evolution. Bought via internet out of Tennessee.

Set up included leveling ground, no sod removal on this one, complete pool and filter setup, no electrical.

7 ½ hours. It took at least an extra hour because we had not seen this model before. I had to glance at the instructions to assemble the Yardmore buttress free side braces.

Later all, Dennis

[matt4x4]

Instruction Manual???
I have a tshirt that has my philosophy on it.

Binford Tools - real men don't need instructions

As for timeframes, don't you find the little pools go up in a flash compared to the big ones? My wall was a BIG PITA - 400 lbs and 100 feet long!!! - why they can't just make it a 2 piece I just don't understand.......

Oh, and BTW - WRT the pics, the first bunch were taken may the year I built it, the rest with the solar roller were from the following year in june.

[denanbob]

Great pool, Matt!! Thanks for sharing your pics. My pool is almost to the point where we need to shut off the water and install the skimmer and return. Just a couple more inches and we're good to go. I've been using my well. Yesterday, I started with 2 hoses and let it run about 9 hours. Today, I only have it going about 2 hours because I'm going to work this afternoon and I don't want to leave it unattended. We COULD be swimming by Sunday (if we like 60 degrees I guess). LOL! Tomorrow is the electrical work and then we'll start on the temporary deck.

[posguy]

Now thats country living Matt. Beautiful piece of land! I get property envy when I see some of these pics. I was just able to clear the 7' setback limit on the back and sides for my 24'rd pool on my little .25 acre. Nice pool too.

Anthony

[hrsdennis]

Hey Matt, I did say glance at the instructions. Never more than that or it would not be very manly.

Yard envy, big time. That is really nice.

As for the walls, at least that is one thing Doughboy does right. They split the wall of all of there bigger pools into two sections.

Walls have gotten much heavier over the last few years. A while back all pools were 48" walls with few larger than 24' or 16' x 32'. Now it is not uncommon to see a 33' foot round pool with a 54" wall. Yes, they weigh a ton.

I have completely quit trying to lift these bad boys. I move them with a dolly and use a back and forth rock and roll motion to unwind the wall as I put it into the bottom rail. It is still a one man operation for me and does not really slow me down. A lot more grunting and groaning though.

Later, Dennis