The current relays used are for the filter pump, cleaner, blower, 2x lights, 2x waterfall pumps for a total of 7. I want to be able to control landscape lighting and, optionally, a chiller if I add one later this summer. I can get one back by combining the two light transformers on a single relay, and that would give me just enough. There are lights embedded in the two steps from the front lower deck to the 12" raised back deck. I could put them on with either the landscape lighting or the pool lights. If I had another spare relay, I would put the equipment pad light on it since it is located behind the pool in a dark area. I know I could switch it on when I get out there, so it is not that big of a deal. It is really just that I have no expansion room if I think of something else.
New Build - North of Houston, TX - Current State: Fence Done & Landscaping In Progress
- Thread starter KevMo
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I have a question about the space needed for a Pentair IC60 SWG, including the unions and their fittings. I could not find a length dimension in the installation manual. I have 18" of 2" pipe between two Jandy 2" / 2-1/2" valves. Will that be enough room, or will I need to go vertical?
- Jan 7, 2012
- 2,119
- Pool Size
- 21000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
End to end (including unions) it's 15.5". You'll need a few inches more for the fittings.
- May 3, 2014
- 62,659
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Remember you should have 12" of straight pipe before the flow switch.
The concrete deck has been poured. Next up is 3-4 weeks of stone & tile work. It was interesting to watch the guys use a Georgia buggy to move 2.5 trucks of concrete 225' down then up my driveway and then down a short steep hill to get to the pool area. He could only carry a little less than 1/2 a yard at a time without it spilling over.
Have you started bonding with it? You need to water it to slow the cure just like with the shell. When will they do the control cuts?
I watered the gunite a few times a day for the first 2 weeks. I have been watering the deck as well.
The expansion joints are there already. If you zoom in you will see there are quite a few lines where they inserted some vinyl expansion tubes. There is a very thin film on concrete over much of the. I am not sure of the brand name of the tubes but they look a lot like Deck-O-Joint.
The stonework is underway. The waterfall is mostly complete. They have a few stones to add here and there. The first of the travertine has arrived.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the waterfall! I can't wait to see/hear it inaction!
Choosing the color of the waterline tile grout is challenging because it is hard to imagine what it will look like when the whole thing is done.
This is the tile. It is called Fantastico and matches well with our travertine deck and coping.
These are the grout color options we were given. We are staying away from the lightest colors but trying to decide between #002 Natural Gray & #031 Buckskin Beige.
This is the tile. It is called Fantastico and matches well with our travertine deck and coping.
These are the grout color options we were given. We are staying away from the lightest colors but trying to decide between #002 Natural Gray & #031 Buckskin Beige.
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It think the darker one will look great with that tile. It will make each tile pop!
After talking with the PB and the mason, my wife chose one of the lighter colors. She decided she wanted the coping and tile grout to match and blend in with the stone rather than a high contrast color.
Here are some pictures of the stonework in progress. The waterline tile is complete. The coping is done except for the grout. The crew is working through the 2,400 sq ft (14 pallets) of travertine for the decking. The surface of the covered back porch has been demoed and is now covered with the same travertine we are using for the deck. Most of the split-face work has been done, including around the raised spa and the raised pool wall on the far side. The stacked stone spa overflow is done except for the top ledge and grout. All the stone in the pictures is covered in a fine white dust from all the sawing. The colors should pop a lot more once it is all cleaned up. We are very pleased with the work thus far.
The stoneworker boss prefers a smaller crew for better quality control. This pool is a 4-5 week project for them.
The stoneworker boss prefers a smaller crew for better quality control. This pool is a 4-5 week project for them.
I can see why you are so happy with the work!! That is looking great so far! I love his business model! The pride in their work shows through!
Kim
Kim
The stonework (waterfall, spa overflow, deck, wood-burning firepit, and retaining walls) is complete. I will post pictures tomorrow.
The electrical and gas line tie-in to the house were completed today. The electricians did some small jobs like the Intellivalves and lights in the steps and retaining walls and outlets near the pool).
Tomorrow the crew is coming to prep for plaster. It's due to rain Thursday and Friday, so the crew confirmed they would not be working. We might get lucky and have the PebbleTec done next Monday or Tuesday.
There is still some final grading dirt work and a lot of job site cleanup. After that, the fence goes up, and repairs the sprinkler system and sod the torn-up parts of the yard.
The electrical and gas line tie-in to the house were completed today. The electricians did some small jobs like the Intellivalves and lights in the steps and retaining walls and outlets near the pool).
Tomorrow the crew is coming to prep for plaster. It's due to rain Thursday and Friday, so the crew confirmed they would not be working. We might get lucky and have the PebbleTec done next Monday or Tuesday.
There is still some final grading dirt work and a lot of job site cleanup. After that, the fence goes up, and repairs the sprinkler system and sod the torn-up parts of the yard.
Yes - lots of rain across the Houston metropolitan area on Wednesday night, Thursday and Friday. Weather reports state 4-6" of rain but some areas could see 10" or more.
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
- If you have an in-floor cleaning system be sure to count all of the heads ahead of time and confirm they're all showing before they finish the plaster.
- Have you tested your fill water? Are you filling with softened water or regular tap 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.
- 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.
- 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. Subtract the starting meter reading to give you the total volume of pool and can subtract approximately 80 gals per person to account for bath water, washing, dishwasher, etc. while pool was filling.
- 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.
The IntelliFlo3 VSF pump (011075) documentation shows the full-load amps as 12.4-11.2 for voltages 208-230. I have a nominal voltage of 230 to the panel. The Intellicenter shows the capacity of the relays is 25 amps. Is it possible to run 2 IntelliFlo3 VSF pumps (011075) off the same relay in Intellicenter, or do the relays need to be run at less than full capacity like recommended for breakers?