Divnkd101 Pool Build

[eljefe281]

Looks good! The selected colors do complement one another.

[divnkd101]

I have been promising to put up my equipment specs. Here they are with a pic attached. The blower is not up because the location of the pipe will be moved due to fence clearance issues. I plan to put up a privacy fence, where you see the blower pipe, to help conceal the equipment.



Pool: Est. 21k gallons/ White Plaster
Filter: Hayward Cartridge 5025
Pump: Hayward Northstar 3 H.P.
Valves: Jandy
Skimmer: 2 Waterway
Pool Lights: 2 Hayward Color Logic LED Pool Lights
Spa Light: 1 Hayward Color Logic LED Spa Light
Main Drain: 2 with Anti-Vortex/ Anti-Entrapment covers
Air Blower: Polaris QT 1.5 H.P.
Spa Jets: 8 Waterway 2 1/2" Spa Jets
Heater: 250K BTU Hayward H-Series "Low-Nox" induced draft heater
Pool Cleaner: Polaris 280 with Booster Pump
Chlorinator: Jandy Aqua-Pure Salt System
Controller/Timer: Jandy PDA PS8 Wireless Controller

Note: Donations are now being accepted to assist me in paying for this thing. My wife plans to put a plastic fish bowl up for our first party with a donation label inside. Ha Ha!!!

[eljefe281]

3 hp! Great balls of fire!

[divnkd101]

I was spec'd for a 2 H.P. pump. Received a free upgrade (3 H.P.). I want a lot of action in my spa (agitation). My PB wants to make sure I am pleased. Hence, the 2 1/2 Spa Jets and the free upgrade. I am a little concerned about use of elctricity but I guess we will see.

[SeanB.]

Great combination. How long did it take them and how long before you could walk on it?

[eljefe281]

divnkd, it's really none of my business and it may be too late, but, if I were you, I'd blow off that 3 hp pump and see if you could put that upgrade toward a 400,000 btu/h heater.

[divnkd101]

divnkd, it's really none of my business and it may be too late, but, if I were you, I'd blow off that 3 hp pump and see if you could put that upgrade toward a 400 mmbtu/h heater.

Eljefe, I must tell you that was one of the easiest decisions we made. I have no plans of heating my pool. Even though it is piped so I can heat it, I will never take that step. My heater is for the spa. I don't deny the fact that the 400K BTU heater would heat the spa slightly quicker, but I am willing to wait the extra 5-7 minutes. That is why I spent the extra money on the wireless controller. With a push of a button, I can turn on the spa, set the desired temperature of the water and watch the remote until that temperature is reached. Furthermore, I would have to dish out an extra $500 bucks to swap the gas meter and have the inspection done before upgrading to a larger heater. Keep the opinions coming. I enjoy learning what everyone else's thoughts are. Thank you.

[eljefe281]

Ah, I didn't think about having to upgrade the gas meter. Good point.

I hope it's only an extra 5-7 minutes.

[divnkd101]

Great combination. How long did it take them and how long before you could walk on it?

Sean, I was not present when they started. My PB told me they got started around 9:00 AM in the morning. After everything was masked off, textured and paint was done, the PB estimated 3 hours. My wife is a school teacher and was home by 4:00 PM. She walked on it immediately. The PB told us as long as it is not tacky to the touch that it is dry enough to walk on. I am forcing them back out to put a second coat of paint on because after more detailed inspection, I can see tiger stripes (lack of paint in some areas). They will be done before 10 AM this morning.

[divnkd101]

Well, the weather has not been on our side this week. The plaster crew showed up this morning and opted not to start. I stuck my own pump in the bottom of the pool last night. Woke up to a fairly dry pool. The only problem is the water is draining from around the light sockets/ plumbing. The PB said that leakage/ drainage will cause staining on the side of the wall before the water line can reach the areas in question. I think mother nature won this round. My PB nor I want any problems now. I can wait. Tentative schedule to begin plaster is tomorrow morning.