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 |
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)
- Turn on pool timers - pool.jmehan.com
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
- 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
- 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
Always
- 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
Water Report - 2021
Reading | Value | Value (wc) | Status | 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
Always
- 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
Fence Design
Deck Design
Pictures
Permit
Suppliers
Supplier | URL |
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Pool Supplies Canada | https://www.poolsuppliescanada.ca/ |
Pool Store Canada | https://www.poolstorecanada.ca/ |
References
Reference | URL |
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Water Chemistry Calculator | https://www.hayward-pool.com/shop/en/pools/water-chemistry-calculator |
Winterizing Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Egqm4mep7k |