11m x 4m outdoor swimming pool in 3 weeks (with paving)

[JulianPH]

[Chris Type R]

When is the concrete due to go in ? Looks like you're close.

[JulianPH]

[JulianPH]

Chris Type R said:

When is the concrete due to go in ? Looks like you're close.

First concrete went in yesterday!

We are now waiting for some water to arrive so we can put the second load in (I went for sparkling in the end).

[Adz The Rat]

Pool is half full already!

We are on track for Sunday PH swim.

[DE1975]

Inevitably, there'll be a fair bit of muck in the water with the ongoing build whilst filling up. It's already looking a bit muddy.

I'm curious how's that going to be dealt with? Will the filter sort it out or would you need to let it settle then suck it up from the bottom then top up the water levels?

[r1flyguy1]

JulianPH said:

It's stopped raining and the lads are back on the gob:

I hope that's not the case, green congealed floaters in your pool would really cheapen the overall effect!



Loving the updates

[anonymous-user]

JulianPH said:

We are now waiting for some water to arrive so we can put the second load in (I went for sparkling in the end).

Hydration before you empty more loads, wise.
Although I am surprised you have only managed one load between you.
You need to get Gretchen round to speed up the load delivery.

[Chris Type R]

Adz The Rat said:

Pool is half full already!

Spot the optimist.

[JulianPH]

The water is here now...







Apparently, it will only take a day or two for the filtration to turn the filthy water in there now to being completely clear...

[hornetrider]

And the water is in! Landmark moment in the project! You don't hang about Julian, fantastic work to the team too!

[Rutter]

Pistonheads really needs a 'like' button, top effort on the updates!

[Gretchen]

JulianPH said:

First concrete went in yesterday!

We are now waiting for some water to arrive so we can put the second load in (I went for sparkling in the end).

DP?

Stop sniggering at the back. Dom Perignon of course.

[NoIP]

JulianPH said:

The water is here now...

Is it just me or is that water level higher at the left end than the right? Pool basin not level?

[anonymous-user]

NoIP said:

Is it just me or is that water level higher at the left end than the right? Pool basin not level?

Trick of the camera.

[Chris Type R]

JulianPH said:

Apparently, it will only take a day or two for the filtration to turn the filthy water in there now to being completely clear...

If you are in a hurry, you might be able to use a pond vacuum cleaner to speed this process along.

[anonymous-user]

garyhun said:

NoIP said:

Is it just me or is that water level higher at the left end than the right? Pool basin not level?

Trick of the camera.

No he's right.
Downhill swimming makes half your lengths easier.

[BertieWooster]

JulianPH said:

The water is here now...

Looking at the "gully cleaning" writing on the side of the lorry, are you sure that is clean water he is putting in there?

[JulianPH]

Chris Type R said:

If you are in a hurry, you might be able to use a pond vacuum cleaner to speed this process along.

Very good call thanks.

[Chris Type R]

BertieWooster said:

Looking at the "gully cleaning" writing on the side of the lorry, are you sure that is clean water he is putting in there?

There was some mention of pre-warmed water