SeanB.'s Pool Build

[Socal_biker]

I noticed that there wasn't any backwash valving or plumbing in your pictures. OR do they add/complete that after the pool is done?

[SeanB.]

I noticed that there wasn't any backwash valving or plumbing in your pictures. OR do they add/complete that after the pool is done?

I have a cartrige filter so there won't be any backwashing - just pull them out rinse them off and put them back in. I was going to go with DE but decided against it primarily because we are in a mud district. We have this one - http://www.pool-filters.com/pdf/Pure...-datasheet.pdf

[Socal_biker]

Ahh, didn't think about cartridge. I thought it looked like a D.E. filter.

[SeanB.]

Ahh, didn't think about cartridge. I thought it looked like a D.E. filter.

Pentair makes DE filters as well...probably the same or similar housing.

[Socal_biker]

Yea. My Pentair D.E. filter body looks exactly like your cartdrige filter body.

Nautilus FNS + 48 DE Filter

That's was why I made the assumption of the backwash system, not being present.

[SeanB.]

Well, we had a very heavy rain last night and the pool, gunite that is, is about 10% full of green water. On the bright side, they should be doing our tile and coping on Tuesday.

Hopefully we can get a few dry days so the decking can go in soon. The pb says they have to have three perfectly dry days before they can put on the top layer of the Sundek. I'll be meeting with him tomorrow or Tuesday to do the final layout on our deck. The more people we talk to, the more the wife and I are convinced we need more decking. I've made a sketch of what I'd like, but I'm afraid to find out the actual square footage.

One of the things I'm considering is adding a two foot path around the backside of the pool that will encompass the landscaping that will be going in - three palm trees, two sego palms and other shrubs. I'm trying to decide between doing that or maybe making a flagstone path myself for a more natural look (doesn't hurt that it would be cheaper too )

eljefe, any pictures of your build to share? I haven't seen a thread yet.

[Ready2swim]

I would definately recommend adding more decking if you think you may need it. I know that it is expensive but it is also something that is very difficult to add later and have it match. We started with 845 square feet on our original quote and if you can believe it we actually added more for a total of 1450 square feet. I thought my wife was nuts...especially when I wrote the check, but I must say it looks GREAT!

[eljefe281]

eljefe, any pictures of your build to share? I haven't seen a thread yet.

I've got some, but I think I'll wait until the plumbing is finished early this week to create a thread.