2014-05-07 Pool Install Day-2
It took less than a day to fill
the pool then it was ready to install the skimmer, the rest of the
plumbing, and check for leaks.
A rectangular frame like the one shown here goes on the inside as well as the outside.
Once the frame is installed, the skimmer can be mounted.
Screws for the skimmer are tightened then the liner can be cut out inside the frame.
Fittings
for the inlet can be mounted next. This is connected to the pump
output. As water comes through here under pressure, it creates a
swirling motion on the surface of the pool. Any leaves, trash, or
insects that get caught in this swirling motion eventually make their
way back to the skimmer (at the left of this picture) and are swept
into the strainer basket for later removal. This system works
like a charm.
The plumbing is glued together.
Good. That part is complete.
The sand filter is filled with sand.
Next, the manifold valve is installed.
Last, the pump is plumbed and connected.
Coming
from the pump and sand filter is the cleaned water that's pumped back
into the pool. But water won't stay clean. The skimmer and
strainers take care of the big stuff. The sand filter removes the
smaller stuff and dirt. That leaves the microscopic stuff to be
removed with chemicals. The chemicals, mostly chlorine, come from
the "Frog" this uniquie little thing with the blue cover. This is
a low maintenance system, just need to replace a cartridge once every
10 to 14 days and add an additionial pack every 90 days.
The discharge line is installed. I was told to give the Pool Store a call once the electrical was done.
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