After 5 months of deliberation and delays, our pool dig is beginning today. The biggest point of contention is how to handle the existing concrete pool that has been filled in and sits where the new pool will go. It was finally agreed that the best action is to completely dig the pool out and go back with material that will be compacted by a drum vibratory roller/compactor, then prepare the site for the new fiberglass shell. I hope this works, they are confident that it will. Details of the pool:
Thursday pool Aspen 35x16 (10k gal)
Thursday pool spillover spa elevated 18”
Pentair VS pump IF3 3 hp
Pentair cartridge filter cnc 200
Pentair Intellicenter I8 w/ ic 40 and wireless remote
Pentair mastertemp 400k btu
Glacier cooler gpc 210
Auto fill w/ anti siphon valve
Pentair prowler 920
Pentair microbright pool light x 3
Pentair microbright spa light x 1
2 skimmers
2 returns
2 dedicated chiller returns
Spa will have 6 jets and a blower pump
Coping and decking will be artistic pavers shellock series
I know I’m probably deficient by TFP standards in filter size and # of returns, I can make changes at anytime prior to installation. The pool installer swears that these are going to be enough.
My biggest concern at the moment is plumbing. I’ve asked for a plan/diagram and was told they make those decisions on site. Looking back at threads, this seems to be the stance of a lot of builders. This is not good enough for me so instead of pushing him to provide it prior to plumbing, I will come up with what I think is needed (of course with the help of the TFP community) and present it to him. I understand the basics of pool plumbing, but don’t know the intricate details to get the best performance with my equipment schedule. So I will attempt to attach a rudimentary drawing and hope y’all can help me make it right. Since the spa will be elevated with spillover, I believe that automation should take care of switching over from pool to spa to spillover mode. But in reading, I think check valves are in need on the spa return and drain to keep water from draining out of the spa, right? I really appreciate any input on any aspect of this install.
Thursday pool Aspen 35x16 (10k gal)
Thursday pool spillover spa elevated 18”
Pentair VS pump IF3 3 hp
Pentair cartridge filter cnc 200
Pentair Intellicenter I8 w/ ic 40 and wireless remote
Pentair mastertemp 400k btu
Glacier cooler gpc 210
Auto fill w/ anti siphon valve
Pentair prowler 920
Pentair microbright pool light x 3
Pentair microbright spa light x 1
2 skimmers
2 returns
2 dedicated chiller returns
Spa will have 6 jets and a blower pump
Coping and decking will be artistic pavers shellock series
I know I’m probably deficient by TFP standards in filter size and # of returns, I can make changes at anytime prior to installation. The pool installer swears that these are going to be enough.
My biggest concern at the moment is plumbing. I’ve asked for a plan/diagram and was told they make those decisions on site. Looking back at threads, this seems to be the stance of a lot of builders. This is not good enough for me so instead of pushing him to provide it prior to plumbing, I will come up with what I think is needed (of course with the help of the TFP community) and present it to him. I understand the basics of pool plumbing, but don’t know the intricate details to get the best performance with my equipment schedule. So I will attempt to attach a rudimentary drawing and hope y’all can help me make it right. Since the spa will be elevated with spillover, I believe that automation should take care of switching over from pool to spa to spillover mode. But in reading, I think check valves are in need on the spa return and drain to keep water from draining out of the spa, right? I really appreciate any input on any aspect of this install.
