How do I calculate my pool base?

Determine the surface area of the pool (length x width) a 16′ x 32′ pool is 512 sqft. Multiply by 1.15 (512*1.15=588.88 sqft) this is the total area to be covered by the bottom mixture. One cubic yard of sand will cover 162 sqft.

How deep are pool PVC pipes buried?

3 to 3.5 ft deep
It’s important that pipes are buried deep so that they don’t freeze. It is usually 3 to 3.5 ft deep.

How long does it take for pool base to dry?

Pool walls need to be formed and poured and concrete needs time to cure, which can take up to 30 days–outdoor conditions, such as the temperature, will affect this curing and construction times.

Where does the plumbing go in an inground pool?

Inground pool plumbing is going to be hidden under the ground and patio. It must be laid out in a certain way so that you do not have to continually dig up the ground to fix any problems. Start with the drain of your pool and place a 90-degree elbow onto the end of the coupling.

How to route your pool’s plumbing and set up your equipment?

The diagrams below are meant to be general examples of how you can route your swimming pool’s plumbing as well as how you can set up your equipment pad. If you have questions you can leave them in the comment section below or you’re always welcome to contact our team! Skimmers and returns locations should be placed intentionally.

How do you lay out a pool pump?

On the end of the elbow place a section of straight pipe. This pipe should run towards an area of your landscape where the water can drain. Again, using the same technique of cleaning and gluing the 1 1/2 inch PVC pipes, start to lay out the pipes from the skimmer to where the pump will be.

How big should the plumbing be in a swimming pool?

Your plumbing lines should be about 2 ft underground to protect them from surface soil slip and shift and from freezing temperatures. If your pool is in the southern U.S., with rare freezing temperatures, you can bury your pool pipes a bit shallower, but if you can go deeper, it’s always a good idea.