Thanks for clarification. So, what brand should I use for salt water system and how to know what size to be used?A SaltWater Chlorine Generartor (salt water system) creates your chlorine on site. So the pool is sanitized with chlorine.
Thanks for clarification. So, what brand should I use for salt water system and how to know what size to be used?A SaltWater Chlorine Generartor (salt water system) creates your chlorine on site. So the pool is sanitized with chlorine.
I have this quote . Sorry I have very little or better say have no knowledge on the pool. I want to see what systems I need to have and what should i ask to have and what do I need to ask them to put in contractAre you planning to use an automation system? What brand pump, etc did you plan to have?
pool volume shows about 12000 gal.The EasyTouch is old tech. Pentair no longer manufactures them. They should be using an IntelliCenter.
Get the IntelliCenter with a SWCG included. I do not see a volume of the pool anywhere but be sure the SWCG is rated for well over 2X the pool volume.
Get the Intelliflo3 pump. The Superflo is underpowered and will be more expensive to run.
thanks for your quick responses!The IC 40 SWCG is a good fit
Filter quoted is fine.
All pool rated valves , tile, etc is fine. The ‘saltwater’ is not significant to the pool or equipment.
No. All pool use rated tile and coping will work.Doe the SWG define type of coping and tiles?
I would appreciate any input about the equipments and what would be a good option and matching , what is practical and same time not expensive, size of equipments, etc. Layout, we kind of chose what we want unless there is something would need to be consideredAre you looking for any input on the construction aspect of the project and the design layout?
@mknaussNo. All pool use rated tile and coping will work.
Are you looking for any input on the construction aspect of the project and the design layout?
@AQUA~HOLICSAre you looking for any input on the construction aspect of the project and the design layout?
thank you very much!Don't worry about all the flowrate stuff on the pump and filter. Does not matter. The pump will never pump more than that filter can manage.
The spa with only four jets likely does not need a separate spa pump. The Intelliflo (plumbed correctly) will easily handle 4 jets.
Pump connectors need to be pump rated unions.
Using natural stone around any pool requires it to be high quality or it will degrade.
Are you looking for any input on the construction aspect of the project and the design layout?
@AQUA~HOLICSAre you looking for any input on the construction aspect of the project and the design layout?
With expansive clay soil, request a steel engineering report that advises what is required for your specific pool.Gunite 6:1 cement(sacks)/sand(yard) ratio?? Is this correct?
Thanks a lotWith expansive clay soil, request a steel engineering report that advises what is required for your specific pool.
GUNITE
4:1 mix is minimum for Gunite.
Gunite is mixed on site, unlike Shotcrete that is batched by a computer at a concrete yard within very strict guidelines.
Only was to ensure proper ratios is to be on site counting the amount of material during the batching process at the rig and then being able to know the water ratio at the nozzle, this is where the gunite mix can be altered outside of parameters.
Gunite typically will produce more rebound than Shotcrete and that needs to be discussed in regards to what will be done with this left over product.
PLASTER
all I can advise is to be onsite during this process to witness the mixture and ask questions of the onsite crew of their process.
For me its years of exposure to the application/mixing process to be able to see how a proper mix is made and applied. Having seen a specific company/crew work many times previously, gives me the confidence that it will be successful.
EQUIPMENT PAD SIZE
4’ X 10’ is the smallest size the plumber I have experience with will request depending on amount of equipment needed.
DECKING
the #3 rebar must be on chairs and not lifted by hand as the cement is being poured around it or the rebar left to lay on the ground.
Everything can be written on paper of what is required, but without proper supervision, the chances become less. This is where you need to stress your concerns and what you expect of the finished product for each phase.
thank you very much for your great inputThere is a lot of activities in process on day of gunite and on day of plaster. Don’t expect that you can oversee it all by yourself. Identify the supervisor for each process and ask how the crew will provide a quality process.
This is the list of things do before plaster day - save it for when that happens in the future.
Day of Plaster
- Clean up around the pool area the day before - brush any dirt/mud or debris that could be tracked into the pool during or after plaster
- Verify that the bags of plaster are the proper type and color you selected on morning of plaster.
- Take a sample of the mixture when they are applying it to the pool by pouring some in a small clear plastic cup (good for reference later)
- Do they have all the proper return nozzles and drain covers (type and color) to place after plaster installed
- Have you tested your fill water? Are you filling with softened water or regular tap water or well water?
- Have your hose ready (and clean) as it will be laying in the pool.
- Tie a sock or cloth around the nozzle so it does not sit on the plaster or place a pool noodle over the hose end. See more below.
- Put the end of the hose at the lowest part of the pool to avoid channeling in the new plaster. Also, consider tying a plastic jug to the nozzle such that it will float up as the water rises. Or another method is to take two pool noodles and threaded the hoses through the middle of the noodles which will keep the hose suspended on the water surface and away from the pool walls.
- Ensure you take note (or a picture) of your water meter reading before you start to fill
- Be prepared to take note of your water meter as the pool reaches certain levels, i.e bottom of bottom step, top of bottom step, etc. (it helps in the future to know volume of your pool at certain levels - should you ever have to drain portion of it)
- Plan to set an alarm every 4 hours (or so) to ensure hose is still in pool, no debris blew into pool, etc.
- Do NOT stop the flow of water once the pool starts filling as doing so could cause a ring on the new plaster.
- Take a picture of any chemicals they bring on site that they plan to dump in when they start to add water to pool
- Continue to fill pool to center of water tile or center of skimmer. Take picture of water meter at end of fill
- Get clear instructions from PB as what to do the day the pool is full - how often to brush, will the pump be turned on, etc.
- Define with PB when he will be back out to set up water chemistry.