Quote Originally Posted by hrsdennis View Post
Hi again, yes the numbers are just a reference point. The bottom channel is three inches deep. If I have determined my outside, ground level will be say 3 ½ on my level stick, then I want the front part of my trenches to be set at a 6 ½. The top of the blocks should also be a 6 ½, no slope. When the brace assembly is set into the hole the front should read a 3 ½ and the back should read a 3 ½.

I do slope slightly, front to rear, only to ensure there are no high spots between the front of the channel and the block the rear is resting on. I am sorry I do not have photos to illustrate this. It is important that the front of the channel read the same as the rear.

As for packing, I use the dirt that came out of the trenches and foot stomp it. This is however Arizona, the instructions were written for all of the other areas where the soil is much different. This is where you need to decide if your soil will pack OK, or if screenings, or crusher run would work better.

I will check back as often as possible tomorrow, maybe be of some more help.

Dennis

Crap, I've got some backfilling to do in my trench then... It's about 5" deep right now. Sadly, the dirt I'm pulling out isn't great for compacting.. it's really dusty, silt crap. Water helps some, but it usually just creates a bog that moves away from the pressure. I think I'll backfill with gravel, and then put a layer of dirt over the top, just to hide the rough edges of the rock... It shouldn't matter much with the 1" foam I'm going to use...



I think I'm with you now... These instructions are insanely overcomplicated.

I was seriously contemplating hiring someone to build my pool, thinking this was just the most tedious thing ever... with your help, I think I can get it done tomorrow, or at least get myself to a very close spot to finish it on tuesday..

We're hoping to be swimming next weekend, which may not happen anyway, because it's supposed to be a cool week, and our tap water is currently about 55 degrees.

Again, thanks for your help. I'll post any of my own shortcuts I find once I get finished... guess I better break out the camera... I haven't taken any pics yet.