https://www.pioneerfamilypools.ca/locations/kitchener/?srsltid=AfmBOoqR1rYlYfg52itRXX9ao_psuPsC1ClWOHFYCL9TKpG4DW7ulXQF # The pool See [[pool vacuum]] and [[where to swim]] and [[pool exercises]] [[closing and opening the pool]] #Timing/HowLongThingsTake - Its not that long. ## pool stats - Volume = 20,359.276 cubic litres (at most) - Calculations - 58 inches is length of each side - 15.65 feet directly across - 10 sides (decagon) - a bit less than 4 feet from outside ground to the top of the edge (water might be lower than ground but not much) - See [[calculating volume]] ## Some things I'm not sure on - Necessity to weed around the [pool](#pool) - cleaning out the toy bin ## Maintenance See [[pool vacuum]] backwash for 1min every 2 weeks ### Chemicals Currently I enjoy Shock it enough to kill everything, then leave it open so the chlorine evaporates, then swim until its too slimy and repeat. 2 packets might actually be too much initially ### [[Patching the pool]] ### Hiring Maintenance - costs via pioneer - 140 first hour - 120 next hour ## Parts of the pool [[pool heater and pump.png]] ### The pump! Bought a new one in 2024. Old one still works (thought it didn't) The pump is pmp-SP5710 (1 hp turboflo II pump) How old is it? 6+ years (might be much more it was here) #### how long should pump last? I heard 5-10 at Pioneer pools and I've seen 8-12. ### [[pool sand filter]] - #Time/BiWeekly Backwash this for 1min ### Heater ## Related - [[ducks]] - [[my garden]] #Place/House - [[salt water pool]] - decided against - - mulberry tree