Table of Contents
Specifications
Specification | Value |
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Shape | Oval |
Length | 24' |
Width | 12' |
Shallow End | 3.5' |
Deep End | 6.5' |
Volume | 9220 US gal / 34,900 L |
Configuration
Equipment
Equipment | Series | Make | Model | SN# | Details |
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Heater | Jandy Pro Series | Jandy JXi Gas-Fired Pool and Spa Heater | 260N | LT EC02 0501 1919 0071 | https://www.jandy.com/en/products/heaters/jxi Installation: Installation Code Handbook: Quick Reference Guide: h0454800http://www.tagengineering.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/B149-1handbook.pdf Seems to heat pool at 2-3 ºF/Hour |
Chlorine Generator | Jandy Pro Series | Jandy TrueClear | https://www.jandy.com/-/media/zodiac/global/downloads/h/h0613500.pdf | ||
Pump | Jandy Pro Series | Flopro | FHPM.75CND | D16JA 2203 | 3/4 HP, Self Priming WWW: https://www.jandy.ca/en-ca/products/pumps/single-two-speed-pumps/flopro Manual: H0315300.PDF |
Filter | Jandy Pro Series | CV Series Filters | CV340 |
Parts
Pump
https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/jandy-flopro-fhpm-pump-parts
Part | Details |
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10 | Jandy R0446000 - Drain Plug https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/jandy-r0446000-drain-plug.html |
17 | Jandy R0337601 - O-Ring (Tailpiece) |
Heater
https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/jandy-jxi-pool-heater-parts
Part | Image | Link |
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Jandy R0522900 - Universal Half Union | https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/jandy-r0522900-universal-half-union.html https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/jandy-r0449000-tailpiece-with-union-nut-set-of-2-polymer.html | |
Universal Half Union O-Ring | 2 5/8"x 1/8" https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000FN0X7C?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details |
Filter
https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/jandy-cv-series-cartridge-filter-parts
Part | Details |
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23 O-rings | R0358000 O-Ring Replacement Kit for Zodiac Jandy DE DEL DEV CL CV Series Cartridge Pool Filter, Compatible with Models CV340 CV460 CV580 CL340 CL460 CL580 DEV48 DEV60 DEL48 DEL60 https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/zodiac-r0358000-o-ring-replacement-kit.html |
Liner
Part | Details |
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Pool Bead Lock |
Automation/Timers
Pump Timer
Controlled by Sonoff Admin UI: http://192.168.1.165
Time | Pump |
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8:00 AM | ON |
10:00 AM | OFF |
10:00 PM | ON |
3:00 AM | OFF |
Total Time: 7h/day
Heater
Controlled via HomeKit. See Pool Heater Controller
Time | Heater |
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10:05 PM | ON - 84F |
9:00 AM | OFF |
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- remove plugs from returns and skimmer
- install return diverters and aim downward towards each other when using barracuda.
- install return diverters and aim clockwise covers
- run water into pump to fill up intake line.
- turn pump on
- install pool thermometer (ink-bird)
- vacuum pool - see Baracuda Alpha 3 Pool Cleaner (add weight at 1.5 tube lengths).
- turn on heater to 75F
- test pool water
- once chlorine is adequate
- turn on pool timers - pool.jmehan.com
- turn on heater schedule - see Pool Heater Controller
- test pool water and submit to pool company for analysis
- add chemicals as needed
Closing the Pool
Buy
- Winterizing Chemicals
- Gizzmo
- Antifreeze
- Cell cleaner
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Continue to circulate water for 24 hours after adding chemicals.
Tasks
- Turn off pool timers - pool.jmehan.com
- Set heater to off.
- Turn power off.
- Drop water level below returns by about an inch or so using sump pump (about 5 hours).
- Remove return jets
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- Depressurize system by releasing air from top of filter.
- Remove pump drain plug and disconnect pump.
- Drain cartridge filter and remove pleated filters.
- Force air though filter output through heater.
- Remove drain plug from heater.
- Disconnect and remove Remove salt cell and install winter cap.
- Force air through returns lines using a shop vac. Plug one return using plugs to force water out other line and then repeat with the other line.
- Force air through intake(skimmer) line and attach "gizmo". Vacuum skimmer if needed.
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- Add antifreeze to return lines and plug.
- Add antifreeze to skimmer and intake line.
Open top of heater and turn gas off- Turn off gas using external shutoff
- Clean filters.
- Store pump, salt cell inside. Store filters inside garage attic.
- Install Cover
Water Chemistry
Important
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Chemicals
Water Report - 2019
Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I added | Result (Next Morning) |
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Salt | 0 | Low | 3200 ppm | 267 lb Salt | 267 lb (120kg) x 0.8 = 213 lb (97kg) Added 100 kg | - |
Chlorine | 0 | Low | Shock (Swim Resolve ~ 600g) | 4 Ideal → OK | ||
Alkalinity | 50 | Low | 120 ppm | 7 lbs of sodium bicarbonate | 7 x 0.8 = 5.6 lb | 100 OK |
Ph | 7.2 | OK | - | 7.8 OK | ||
Hardness | 100 | Low | 400 ppm | 24 lbs of calcium chloride | 7kg / 17.6 lbs | 350 OK |
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Afterwards:
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Added 20Kg Salt
Added 400ml PhosRemove (instead of Clarita Ultra 2:1)
Added 1.5 kg Calcium
Water Report - 2023
Test Strip Results (June 1st)
Reading | Value | Value (pool master) | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I Added | Result (Next Morning) |
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Hardness | 100 | 250 | Low | 400 ppm | 24 lbs of calcium chloride | *Added 8 lbs | |
Chlorine | 0 | 1 ok | - | ||||
Alkalinity | 40 | 60 | Low | 120 ppm | 7 lbs of sodium bicarbonate | - | |
Ph | 6.5 | 6.5 | Low | 7.2 | 18 ounces of soda ash (sodium carbonate) | - |
Water Test Report (June 13th)
Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I Added | Result (Next Morning) |
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Hardness | 252 | Ideal | 200-300 | - | - | |
Chlorine | 2.56 | - | - | |||
Alkalinity | 78 | Low | 80-120 | 1kg of Alka+ | 1kg Alka+ | |
Ph | 7.8 | High | 7.4-7.6 | 210 g PH- | 210g PH- | |
Stabilizer | 3 | Low | 30-60 | 600g Stabilizer | 3 stab ultra pucks to skimmer | |
Salt | 2349 | Low | 3000 | 22 kg Salt (1 bag = 20kg) | 20kg - 1 bag salt |
Water Report - 2024
Opened on May 20th. Filtered and vacuumed. No chemicals added.
Test Strip Results (May 23 rd)
Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I Added | Result (Next Morning) |
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Hardness | 350 | ok | 200-300 | - | ||
Chlorine | ok | ok | - | |||
Alkalinity | 80 | ok | 80-120 | - | ||
Ph | 7.5 | ok | 7.5 | - | ||
CyA | 20 | low | 50 | |||
Salt | 600 | low | 3000 |
Test Report (May 23 rd)
Order | Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I Added | Result (Next Morning) |
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Hardness | 250 | OK | 200-300 | - | - | ||
Chlorine | 1.5 | OK | 1-3 | - | - | ||
1 | Alkalinity | 50 | LOW | 80-120 | 3 kg Alka+ | 1.5 kg Alka+ | |
Ph | 7.2 | OK | 7.4-7.6 | - | |||
3 | Stabilizer (CyA) | 0 | low | 30-60 | Broadcast 4 kg of PROTECT CELL ULTRA 3 IN 1. Slowly pour 700 g or 4 cups of STAB in the skimmer. | 3 stab ultra pucks to skimmer | |
2 | Salt | 1920 | low | 3000 | 36 kg Salt | 20kg - 1 bag salt |
After a couple of weeks, notice the Ph was high.
Reading | Value | Status | Desired State | Calculated Chemicals Needed | What I Added | Result (Next Morning) |
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Ph | 8.0 | OK | 7.4-7.6 | 480g Ph- | 300g Ph- |
Chemicals
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Chemical | Active Ingredient | Used For |
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Calcium+ | calcium chloride | Increase Hardness |
PH- | sodium bisulfate | Decrease PH |
PH+ | sodium carbonate | Increase PH |
Alka + | sodium bicarbonate | Increase Alkalinity |
Stabilizer | cyanuric acid | Stabilizes Chlorine |
Stab Ultra (pucks) | cyanuric acid | Stabilizer Each puck is 200g |
Clarita Ultra | Water Clarifier | |
Shock |
BluePrint
https://blueprintpool.com/application/files/6315/6457/7377/BLUEPRINT_Catalogue_2019.pdf
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Year | First in the Pool | First Underwater | Longest Swim |
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2019 | June 10 (60F): John → Katie → Xander → Jenny | June 10(60C): Xander | June 10 (60C): Xander (15-20mins) |
2020 | May 3 (47F): Katie → Jenny | Katie, Jenny |
Yard Layout
Fence Design
Deck Design
2023 | May 31st (80F): John | John | John |
Safety Cover
Anchors
We will strengthen these brass anchors. We start with a 2" piece of metal, drill some holes and thread them for a #6-32 screw.
Again using a 3/4" washer:
Pictures
Suppliers
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