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Swimming Pool System

I have finally got around to start to work building my AP system. I bought two 55 gal barrels and eight 275 gal IBC totes a few weeks ago and then the weather got cold and wet- progress stalled. At least we have had a few days

The system I now plan to build is quite a bit different than the one I originally planned. That is due to the help and advice of some of the people here.. Thank you.

I will buy the piping itself at one of the big box stores, but I can save a bundle by buying the fittings online.

Today I will begin cutting the IBC's.

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Comment by Pat James on February 4, 2013 at 10:47am: I have 7 growbeds on each side of the pool. The cistern is centered over the diving board at the deep end of the pool.

Comment by Pat James on February 3, 2013 at 3:25pm: I got drenched!!! I wanted to see just how much flow i could get to my 'cistern' IBC tank. Well,l I put an elbow and a 10 foot piece of PVC pipe onto the pump output to see how high a head pressure/flow I would have. Between the water falling down on me from that 10 ft height and the amount squirting through the connections that were just sorta jammed into place, as I danced around, I got wet!!!

Obviously there will be NO problem pumping as much water as i would like to my system..

Comment by Pat James on February 3, 2013 at 3:14pm: I placed all the IBC cages in place the other day. Got them up on cinder blocksetc. Today I put all the IBC's into their cages. I have not plumbed a thing yet...BUT I added the ball valves and tee to the return line from the pump so I can run it to my AP cistern.

Comment by Pat James on January 20, 2013 at 2:03pm: Jan 20: I have cut all the IBC cages. I ground the cut pieces so they are not so sharp. If you rub them the wrong way, you might still cut yourself but you won't lose a body part...

My stepson came by with a friend to help me move things. I bought $135 worth of materials: cinder blocks and landscape timbers. Plus they placed my IBC tank that I will use as a cistern for me. The top of that tank is 5 1/2 ft above grade. I can lower it a little if I have to, but for now, it is where I want it.

Next step is to cut the IBC tanks themselves and place the cinder block and timber supports.

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