Specifications

Specification	Value
Shape	Oval
Length	24'
Width	12'
Shallow End	3.5'
Deep End	6.5'
Volume	9220 US gal / 34,900 L

Equipment

Equipment	Series	Make	Model	SN#	Details
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: https://www.jandy.com/-/media/zodiac/global/downloads/h/h0574300.pdf Installation Code Handbook: http://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		Cartridge filter 340 sqft filter capacity Manual: H0291800.PDF

Automation/Timers

Pump Timer

Controlled by Sonoff Admin UI: http://192.168.1.165

Time	Pump
8:00 AM	ON
10:00 AM	OFF
10:00 PM	ON
3:00 AM	OFF

Total Time: 7h/day

Heater

Controlled via HomeKit

Time	Heater
10:05 PM	ON - 84F
9:00 AM	OFF

Total Time: <= 6h/day

Chlorinator Settings

Cell Settings	Pump Time/day	Results
80%	7h	Perfect

Opening the Pool

Tasks

Remove cover, dry, fold and put away
clean salt cell
ensure power and gas are off
connect salt cell
connect pump
install drain plug for heater
add filters to filter basket and seal

remove plugs from returns and skimmer
install return covers

run water into pump to fill up intake line.
turn pump on

install pool thermometer (ink-bird)

Closing the Pool

Buy

Winterizing Chemicals
Gizzmo
Antifreeze
Cell cleaner

Preparations

Balance Pool Chemicals
Vacuum and Clean
Add wintering chemicals

With the pool circulating add the following chemicals 15 minutes apart around the edge of the pool:

Continue to circulate water for 24 hours after adding chemicals.

Tasks

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 output through heater.
Remove drain plug from heater.
Disconnect and remove salt cell.

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.

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.

Water Chemistry

Turn off cell for 24 hours after adding salt
Wait 48 hours after shock before getting sample for water test

Water Report - 2019

Reading	Value	Status	Desired State	Calculated Chemicals Needed	What I added	Result (Next Morning)
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

After 1 week Added:

Property	Chemical Added	Amount
Alkalinity	sodium bicarbonate (Alka Up)	2.5 kg
Ph	Ph Down	630g
-	Liquid Stabilizer	4.8L
Algae	PhosRemove	940 mL

Adding Chemicals

Add Alka Plus
Add Calcium Plus

Wait 1 hour

Add Shock

Wait 24-48 hours

Add Salt
Turn off cell for 24 hours after adding salt

Wait 48 hours after shock before getting sample for water test

Settings

Date	Cell Settings	Pump Time/day	Results
June 26	100%	8h	Chlorine High
June 27	60%	8h	Perfect

Water Report - 2020

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Water Report - 2021

Reading	Value	Value (wc)	Desired State	Calculated Chemicals Needed	What I added	Result (Next Morning)
Salt		2350	3200 ppm	x lb Salt wc: 22.7kg	-	-
Chlorine	0	0.5
Alkalinity	100 ok	66.81	120 ppm	0 lbs of sodium bicarbonate wc: 4.3kg	3.0kg (need 1.3kg)
Ph	6.8 (low)	7.4		-
Hardness	100 (low)	156	400 ppm	calc: 24 lbs/11kg of calcium chloride wc: 3.5kg	3.5kg
Phosphates		2000		phos remove wc: 1.4L	600ml (need 800ml)
TDS	3050
Stabilizer	29
Taylor Drops	3
Copper	0.6
Iron	0.2
				swim now wc: 1 bag	1 bag
				stain and scale wc: 435ml	450ml

Water Report - 2022

Opened pool and added:

SwimNow/Oxidizer(shock)
600 ml PhosRemove

Afterwards:

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Added 20Kg Salt

Added 400ml PhosRemove (instead of Clarita Ultra 2:1)

Added 1.5 kg Calcium

Chemicals

Turn off cell for 24 hours after adding salt
Wait 48 hours after shock before getting sample for water test

BluePrint

https://blueprintpool.com/application/files/6315/6457/7377/BLUEPRINT_Catalogue_2019.pdf

SwimNow = Oxidizer (Shock)

SwimWeekly = PhosRemove?

Pool Opening/Closing Kit

Pool Opening Kit which includes:

1kg Oxidizer (Chlorine-free oxidizing shock)
1L Stain Scale ****
1L Super Algae 40

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

Ensure that you have already filled your pool with water and the pump is running
Add the stain and scale product to the pool to allow the pump to circulate the water for approximately 30 minutes
Broadcast across the surface of the pool, the oxidizer and allow for the pump to circulate for approximately 60 minutes
Add the bottle of algaecide by walking around the edge of the pool and allow for chemicals to continue to circulate overnight
The following day, test the pH and ensure that it is between 7.2 – 7.6
Start chlorinating your pool

Pool Records

Year	First in the Pool	First Underwater	Longest Swim
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

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Fence Design

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Deck Design

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Pictures

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Suppliers

Supplier	URL
Pool Supplies Canada	https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/
Pool Store Canada	https://www.poolstorecanada.ca/

References

Reference	URL
Water Chemistry Calculator	https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/water-chemistry-calculator
Winterizing Video	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Egqm4mep7k