11m x 4m outdoor swimming pool in 3 weeks (with paving)
Discussion
Having been asking if the light fittings could be changed to include different colours (so aqua green or different blue tones) and not getting anywhere I just heard one of the electricians shout "Get Julian now!".
These pictures do absolutely nothing to show how it really looked (not even 1%) and that is with daylight, filthy pool water and only one of the five lights connected. However, ignoring the garish options here are a handful of colour options (and I'm sorry, the photo's only show the light colour, not the impact on the water you could see with the naked eye):
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Looking again, all you can see is the light changing colour, but the water does too, even in the one light, daylight, filthy water examples above.
These pictures do absolutely nothing to show how it really looked (not even 1%) and that is with daylight, filthy pool water and only one of the five lights connected. However, ignoring the garish options here are a handful of colour options (and I'm sorry, the photo's only show the light colour, not the impact on the water you could see with the naked eye):
[url]Looking again, all you can see is the light changing colour, but the water does too, even in the one light, daylight, filthy water examples above.
KTF said:
Why was it filled up with water early on and not when the work is complete? I would have expected it to be filled after all the work had been done?
Water is needed on the inside to counteract the pressure of the setting concrete on the outside. Or so I understand from reading the thread 
Muncher said:
KTF said:
Why was it filled up with water early on and not when the work is complete? I would have expected it to be filled after all the work had been done?
I suspect to provide support against the backfill, the weight of concrete up against the liner would push it in otherwise.That was a weekend of unnecessary digging I won't forget in a hurry.
KTF said:
Why was it filled up with water early on and not when the work is complete? I would have expected it to be filled after all the work had been done?
Yup, as above it's necessary on this type of construction. If it's built from steel reinforced concrete blocks, or blown gunite shell, the water is the last thing in. But with the pre-made shells you have to have the water in there to brace it while the rest of the works are going on.
te ) of hardcore. Thought my DVD collection was impressive .....JulianPH said:
Come on mate, if you put the effort in for a strong and hard position Gretchen would be dripping wet.
Obviously swimming does that.
Swimming indeed can encourage wetness .... no doubt. Obviously swimming does that.
Of course it's the nature of the attire & material that will determine the level of moisture penetration..
DVD'ing by the way - a non contact sport so no danger of dropping the " D " in front of it .
57Ford said:
This one seems to fit here?
If the wife is going I'll happily take up the position.
JulianPH said:
Lots done today.
The electricians Have completed the power run and installed the consumer boards in the plant room (still currently the world's worse shed!):
So it's all in and in-decent? I like it indecent. The electricians Have completed the power run and installed the consumer boards in the plant room (still currently the world's worse shed!):
JulianPH said:
Come on mate, if you put the effort in for a strong and hard position Gretchen would be dripping wet.
Obviously swimming does that.
I'm just mildly moist. From the weather that is, too damp for a swim. Obviously swimming does that.
Sorry - I'm all flushed after that quickie.
Crap (nightmare busy) day at work today so I've just had to rush my comments.
Gretchen said:
57Ford said:
This one seems to fit here?
If the wife is going I'll happily take up the position.
JulianPH said:
Lots done today.
The electricians Have completed the power run and installed the consumer boards in the plant room (still currently the world's worse shed!):
So it's all in and in-decent? I like it indecent. The electricians Have completed the power run and installed the consumer boards in the plant room (still currently the world's worse shed!):
JulianPH said:
Come on mate, if you put the effort in for a strong and hard position Gretchen would be dripping wet.
Obviously swimming does that.
I'm just mildly moist. From the weather that is, too damp for a swim. Obviously swimming does that.
Sorry - I'm all flushed after that quickie.
Crap (nightmare busy) day at work today so I've just had to rush my comments.
Sorry to hear you have been left mildly moist. I am sure you will be very wet tomorrow.
Rain again, I am afraid.
It is rapidly getting very hard indeed here.
Such is the nature of concrete.
Space Jockey said:
Swimming indeed can encourage wetness .... no doubt.
Of course it's the nature of the attire & material that will determine the level of moisture penetration..
DVD'ing by the way - a non contact sport so no danger of dropping the " D " in front of it .
Watching DVD's is not - in any way - a sport!!!Of course it's the nature of the attire & material that will determine the level of moisture penetration..
DVD'ing by the way - a non contact sport so no danger of dropping the " D " in front of it .
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