Steve's pool project 1-24-07

[JohnT]

Seems like your equipment is a long way from the pool. Is that a bathroom/poolhouse in the upper left? That might be a better location for the pump/filter.

2HP pump seems excessive since the waterfall has its own pump.

[skamp]

Seems like your equipment is a long way from the pool. Is that a bathroom/poolhouse in the upper left? That might be a better location for the pump/filter.

2HP pump seems excessive since the waterfall has its own pump.

No that is a shed but I built it to look like a house. The equiptment is on that side becuase that is where the gas and electric are located. It is only about 30-40 feet from the spa. If I move it back by the shed it would be a fortune for the gas line and electric. It seems like the best location given the concerns. Thanks!

Steve

[JohnT]

No that is a shed but I built it to look like a house. The equiptment is on that side becuase that is where the gas and electric are located. It is only about 30-40 feet from the spa. If I move it back by the shed it would be a fortune for the gas line and electric. It seems like the best location given the concerns. Thanks!

Steve

Make sure they don't butt the slab for the equipment against the foundation wall without an expansion joint or something to keep noise from being transmitted.

Make sure to go ahead and plan any fences or gates if required now so you'll notice any problems before you dig.

I highly recommend a poolhouse/cabana/changing room with a bathroom in the pool area. Traipsing through the house in wet clothes won't make mama happy, and you'll be going more than you think. At least plan for it if it's something you might ever want.

Looks like a beautiful pool.

[skamp]

Make sure they don't butt the slab for the equipment against the foundation wall without an expansion joint or something to keep noise from being transmitted.

Make sure to go ahead and plan any fences or gates if required now so you'll notice any problems before you dig.

I highly recommend a poolhouse/cabana/changing room with a bathroom in the pool area. Traipsing through the house in wet clothes won't make mama happy, and you'll be going more than you think. At least plan for it if it's something you might ever want.

Looks like a beautiful pool.

I will make sure they add an expansion joint between the equiptment pad and the house. I would love to have a pool house but my backyard is too small and the budget is just not there. Thanks!

Steve

[26theone]

I called your PB and the lady that answered said they dont build pools in my area. Odd, less that 40 miles from their offices? When you see your PB next you may want to ask if they build in Kingwood. I could throw a referral your way! Thanks

[skamp]

I called your PB and the lady that answered said they dont build pools in my area. Odd, less that 40 miles from their offices? When you see your PB next you may want to ask if they build in Kingwood. I could throw a referral your way! Thanks

That is odd. I know they build a lot of pools and maybe they just stay in this area. I will ask them next time I speak with them. Thanks!

Steve

[mmcguire]

A 2HP pump for a waterfall can be overkill and expensive. Then again if the waterfall is large and you want a lot of water then 2HP may be needed. When I did mine I installed a valve to route some water back to the pool. I also did a dual speed 2HP pump. This gives me the ability to run on low most of the time because it is cheaper and on high when I want a lot of water. On high I also can adjust the valve to get exactly the amount of water I want. Just some random thoughts.

Also did I miss the autofill? I would always do an autofill.

[skamp]

A 2HP pump for a waterfall can be overkill and expensive. Then again if the waterfall is large and you want a lot of water then 2HP may be needed. When I did mine I installed a valve to route some water back to the pool. I also did a dual speed 2HP pump. This gives me the ability to run on low most of the time because it is cheaper and on high when I want a lot of water. On high I also can adjust the valve to get exactly the amount of water I want. Just some random thoughts.

Also did I miss the autofill? I would always do an autofill.

I am getting a 3 ton waterfall with about 1.5-2 tons of border rock that will have some weeping water. I will ask about how they valve it. As far as the autofill a lot of the builders do not want to do them because of problems. Have people here seen a lot of problems with autofills?

Steve