Inground Pool Installation Explained: Day 3 Progress in Granville Ohio

Double B Excavations & Grade LLC

WHY DAY 3 IS CRUCIAL IN POOL INSTALLATION

A lot of people think installing an inground pool is just about digging a big hole in the ground.

But here we are on day three of our Granville project, and we're deep into the details that really make a pool work right.

These are the kinds of details that separate a properly installed pool from one that'll give you headaches down the road.

When you're putting in an inground pool, every day brings different challenges.

But day three?

That's when things really start coming together.

We're not just moving dirt anymore - we're setting up the systems that'll keep your pool running smooth for years to come.

Let me break down some of the technical work we're handling right now. When we talk about plumbing a pool, we're not just running some pipes and calling it done. We've got two main sections connected, with a jet installed - think of it like building the pool's circulation system. Right now, those 90-degree angles aren't glued in place. That's on purpose - it lets us keep bringing in stone without worrying about damaging any permanent connections.



Then there's the pool pump location. Originally, we thought about tucking it away behind some trees, but here's where knowing local regulations saves everyone headaches. In Granville, you need to keep 25 feet clear from property lines - no structures allowed. That's why we pivoted to a new spot where we can run everything along the side, make a 90-degree turn, and set up the pump where it's both legal and accessible. We're adding check valves too - they're like one-way doors for water that help keep the system ready to work.

Tomorrow's going to be interesting because filling a pool isn't as simple as turning on a hose and walking away. There's a real science to it. You've got to match the water level with the stone backfill as you go up - kind of like building a sandwich layer by layer. Go too fast with either one, and you're asking for trouble.



That's why tomorrow will be a slower day. Some might see it as just filling a pool with water, but we see it as a crucial step that needs patience and attention. Every layer of stone needs to settle in just right, working together with the water level to create even support all around the pool.

Tomorrow's going to be all about precision and patience. We've got our game plan laid out - coordinating stone delivery first thing in the morning, then starting that careful process of matching water levels with stone backfill. It might not be the fastest day of the project, but these careful steps are what make the difference between a pool that lasts and one that doesn't.



Speaking of what's ahead, let's talk about those final connections. Once we've got the water and stone where they need to be, we'll make those plumbing connections permanent. Those temporary 90-degree angles will get properly glued, the check valves will go in to keep everything running smooth, and the pump system will be set up for easy maintenance access.