[Denverdame]

I have a question about filling our pool....We live in Marsh Bend and are putting a pool in. Can we fill the pool from the hose or would this be non potable water? Thanks in advance for info.

[photo1902]

Spigots (hose bibs) are potable. Yes, that’s how you fill pools

[villagetinker]

Back up north, we would call the local fire department and for a donation, they would fill the pool, these were typically volunteer fire departments, and they used the pool filling to practice using some of the equipment on the trucks. I do not think they do this here at all, so you will get to spend $$$ and many hours to fill you pool.

[Papa_lecki]

Pretty sure pool company brings a truck in and fills pool.

[CarlR33]

Originally Posted by Denverdame

I have a question about filling our pool....We live in Marsh Bend and are putting a pool in. Can we fill the pool from the hose or would this be non potable water? Thanks in advance for info.

The pool install company did not have any advice (no offense)? Not sure about the villages but some municipalities charge a sewer charge per gallon of water used which could be double the water charge. So as others have said it maybe cheaper for a company to fill it so you may have to do some cost research based on the gallons needed.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

Back up north, we would call the local fire department and for a donation, they would fill the pool, these were typically volunteer fire departments, and they used the pool filling to practice using some of the equipment on the trucks. I do not think they do this here at all, so you will get to spend $$$ and many hours to fill you pool.

They won't do that here, nor should they. Not to mention the fact that water from a hydrant isn't "free", so why would a homeowner get a free pool fill?

Regarding the cost, nowadays people spend $100k plus on a pool. Hardly will anyone balk at spending another $200-$300 for a one time fill.

I've not heard of anyone here getting pool water delivered by tanker, only by garden hose. I know that's what we did as it was the most cost effective way. Fill time for 15k gallons was about 16 hours, give or take

[retiredguy123]

Note that you only pay for the first 10,000 gallons of the wastewater fee per month. After that, there is no wastewater charge.

[retiredguy123]

Call up a snowbird neighbor and ask them if you can use their outside spigot, but don't tell them you are filling your pool. (just kidding)

[tophcfa]

You use the hose to fill your pool. I would highly recommend getting a filter that screws into your hose, it’s relatively inexpensive and can only help. It costed us approximately $45 more on our monthly bill to fill our 12X24 pool that is 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 feet deep. Enjoy your pool : )

[asianthree]

We were given the option of a trunk fill or outside hose. 12-18’ wide 28’ length 3.5 to 5.5 deep. Took 23.6 hours with standard hose. Water was only cloudy when brush down side from acid wash, then cleared within an hour.

Hope this summer is as hot as last year, can’t wait to kick in the chiller

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by asianthree

We were given the option of a trunk fill or outside hose. 12-18’ wide 28’ length 3.5 to 5.5 deep. Took 23.6 hours with standard hose. Water was only cloudy when brush down side from acid wash, then cleared within an hour.

Hope this summer is as hot as last year, can’t wait to kick in the chiller

I just had to turn down our solar, the pool water got to 94 degrees on this beautiful Sunny 80 degree January afternoon.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

I just had to turn down our solar, the pool water got to 94 degrees on this beautiful Sunny 80 degree January afternoon.

I hate swimming regional pools even in the winter it’s too hot. Only saving grace its 40 getting out. So do you run your chiller in the winter to cool down?

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by asianthree

I hate swimming regional pools even in the winter it’s too hot. Only saving grace its 40 getting out. So do you run your chiller in the winter to cool down?

A cold beer or a tropical smoothie does the trick for me. Never heard of a chiller?

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

A cold beer or a tropical smoothie does the trick for me. Never heard of a chiller?

New systems have heat and chiller. Usually used in commercial pools, but now available for residential. I can set the chiller temp to cool down pool the same as heating to whatever temp.

TV discussion on adding chillers to pools didn’t go far due to cost

[BigDawgInLakeDenham]

Originally Posted by asianthree

New systems have heat and chiller. Usually used in commercial pools, but now available for residential. I can set the chiller temp to cool down pool the same as heating to whatever temp.

TV discussion on adding chillers to pools didn’t go far due to cost

Is the solar heater really necessary in TV? I really don't want that on my roof. We will get a gas heater for spa/pool. Meeting with T&D next week in our yard for S&G's. Thanks for your input!