Divnkd101 Pool Build

[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.

[divnkd101]

Well, my weather dance did wonders. Everything dried out the way it should have and look at what we got this morning.

[eljefe281]

Another pool!

Keen!

[SeanB.]

Excellent!

[divnkd101]

Update: The pool was full by early Sunday morning. My PB wanted to make sure I got it full before the rains came. Too bad we couldn't let mother nature take over on the fill. 8+ inches of rain will go a long way to help fill a pool. I am hopeful to get the equipment up and running ASAP. I want to start getting this water filtered as quickly as possible. I'm not too sure what effect all of this rain would have on a plaster job if the rain is very acidic. Anyone know???