A broke mans backyard DIY build/paradise

[BeltedCoyote]

You, sir, are an inspiration. Carry on!

 

[Reef-junky]

Thanks

 

[Reef-junky]

Got part of the extension done.

 

[Reef-junky]

Picked up a pump to run non filter things like water to my sons slide and the solar heater ect. Not bad for under $100.

 

[Reef-junky]

Also got the steps in the pool.

 

[Reef-junky]

Got the pool up to 72 today. Small deck extension is almost done.

 

[Dcal]

so whats the stocking plan for the pool lol

 

[Reef-junky]

so whats the stocking plan for the pool lol

don’t have to worry about power heads because the kid keeps everything stirred up.

 

[Reef-junky]

Him testing the deck yesterday

 

[Dcal]

Him testing the deck yesterday

his hairs almost longer than mine love it

 

[Reef-junky]

Solar heater working great

 

[Reef-junky]

Got this pump on a timer running for 3hrs through a black hose that’s 200ft if remember during the hottest part of the day. It takes water from the top of the pool and returns it to the bottom.

 

[Reef-junky]

Started to attach the steps to the deck then we got hit with a small storm.

 

[Greybeard]

Looks like you're going to end up with quite the spot :D

A personal retreat is a treasure, for certain. Enjoy yours! We certainly do ours!!

 

[Reef-junky]

Looks like you're going to end up with quite the spot :D

A personal retreat is a treasure, for certain. Enjoy yours! We certainly do ours!!

very nice!

 

[Reef-junky]

I have a slide as well that that I’m going to build a small deck for. The external pump I have will be able to pump water on the slide.

 

[Greybeard]

I have a slide as well that that I’m going to build a small deck for. The external pump I have will be able to pump water on the slide.

I'm using a 30 year old Magdrive 1800 to pump water up for the slide. At least, when I'm expecting guests... it's a setup that I have to put up and take down, running on an extension cord. If my grand kids just stop by and want to swim, I throw the hose up there, and they get cold well water on the slide :)

Before I bought the house, someone installed a hose valve in the plumbing in the pool shed, with the intent of running a hose to the slide, I suppose. Problem is, whoever did it, they put the hose on the inlet side of the main pump :D. No presure. I've thought several times that I'd cut into the pressure side, between the pump and the filter, and install a threaded outlet for a hose. Haven't ever gotten around to it, though.

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Got the chemicals dialed in and just got the solar cover.

It’s huuuuhhhgee!

 

[NowGlazeIT]

Got the lights in the gazebo

Wicked

 

[hotdrop]

And here I was thinking someone was going to turn a pool into a fish tank