I started on this design after checking out alternative water units for out here in the desert (pools, commercial Jacuzzis, a home-assembly units, and various others, until all of that lead up to me designing a hybrid, easy to build, super inexpensive, easy to build multiples, fast efficiently, all units/and parts are cheap and readily available, including all filters, chemicals, and replacement parts for maintenance, it is also easily adaptable to off-grid use, and last forever.
Just got the 2 tubs that will be used as hot tub/dipping pools in the Pyramid and at golf hole #2, I am experimenting with the pump and filter systems from inexpensive, above ground pools. I am using two different ones, one that skims the top of the water and filters it, and one that pulls its water from the bottom drain (the bunghole) provided on the unit. It's gonna take some modifications of course like grinding or cutting off the boss around the bunghole on the inside. making two round 3" holes one for the directional jet coming from the skimmer filter and the other from the output of the filter being fed from the bunghole drain. A 12v pump pulling water from the lower filtered output provided on the bottom with a water-hose thread fitting. will provide water to a shower with a hand held spray wand that will drain it's water back into the skimmer drain to be re-filtered and cleaned. They will be below ground with 2'x2' brick or paving stone edging around the tub, with a 2' wide ring of the smaller black smooth pebbles as a secondary path around the pavers, with a sturdy two seater wood bench that I will build.
Parts The Tub Unit:
Rubbermaid's Farm Tough Stock Tank fights dents, cracks, rust and leaks. This is truly an innovative tank, different from any other on the market. Molded from a single piece of structural-foam so there are no seams to split. In fact, one of the toughest tanks you can find anywhere. It resists denting even when faced with cold weather, high winds and ill-tempered animals. It's unique construction helps prevent typical problems of rust and corrosion. Rubbermaid's 300 gallon Stock Tank. Built tough for superior performance and long-lasting durability in all kinds of weather extremes.This is a superior stock tank!!
Shipping Weight: 142.00 pounds
Shipping size: 25"high x 63 1/4"long x 69" wide
Price: $150 - $215
Price depends on how hard you look, and how good you're negation skills are I got my local so it was cheaper and no shipping charges.
The Filter Units:(one each)
Skimmer Unit:
Item Description
Universal Pool Pump Filter System Type III for Summer Escapes Quick Set Pools, Hard Side Pools and other above ground swimming pools including Intex, Aqua Leisure, Sand N Sun, Bestway and other above ground pools
Features Include:
* General Foam, Summer Escapes FS1000 filter pump system
* Approximately 1000 gallons per hour filtering capacity
* Can be configured to be used in 3 different configurations, free standing with over the wall return, free standing with through the wall return and wall mounted with over the wall return
* Includes removable base for use as free standing filter pump system
* Can be used with Intex Wet Set, Easy Set, Frame Set, Sand N Sun, Prompt Set and Aqua Leisure pools that have 1-1/4" clamp on hose connections
* Features unique built in chlorinator when used with genuine Summer Escapes Type C filter cartridges
* Includes 1 each 1-1/2" x 3 ft hose, 1 each 1-1/2" x 6 ft hose, all hose connection clamps, 2 each 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" sleeve insert hose adapters, and 1 each hose hanger for over the wall set up
* Also includes fittings and strainer when used in through the wall configurations
* Filter pump comes with 1 each ready to use Type C cartridge filter
* Includes air release valve on top of unit
* Can be used on above ground pools that use 1-1/2" or 1-1/4" diameter filter pump connection hoses
* 110 - 120 Volt, UL approved pump motor
* 180 Day Manufacturer's Warranty
(FS1000) Cartridge Filter System
Part #: 096-050439
Assembled Filter #1 thru #26
Price: $80
Bunghole Filter Unit:
Item Description
Summer Escapes 800 gallon per hour filter pump with skimmer for Sand N Sun and Summer Escapes pools manufactured by General Foam
Features Include
* Original Summer Escapes Model SFS-800 filter pump assembly
* 800 gallons per hour approximate pump flow rate
* Can be used on all Summer Escapes and Sand N Sun pools by General Foam that use skimmer type filter pumps
* Built-in pool water chlorinator when used with genuine Summer Escapes Type C filter cartridges
* Skimmer pool cleaning action. Water passes over skimmer with floating debris and passes through enclosed removable leaf and debris basket before passing through filter cartridge
* Return hose features adjustable water return nozzle for optimal water circulation in your pool
* Filter pump includes vacuum adapter plate which can be used with traditional pool vacuum systems where dirty water is passed through swimming pool filter pump system before being returned to pool
* Skimmer filter pump includes all necessary hook up hardware including return hose, through wall fittings, gaskets, debris basket, weir, clamps and ready to use filter cartridge
* 110-120 Volt, UL Listed, Double Insulated and Grounded Filter Pump Motor
RP800 - Complete Filtering System
Part #: 096-050547
Assembled Filter #1 thru #26
Price: $80
$80.00
To Order:on-line:
www.genfoam.com/productsupport@genfoam.com
phone:
800-813-0206
mail:
General Foam Plastics Corp.
Attn: Parts Dept
3321 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, Va 23502
Source # 2:
(and much cheaper)
www.brandsonsale.com/summer-escapes-pool-pumps.htmlThe Filter Unit Timer:A wind up 15 minute SPST (Standard Light Switch Replacement) Timer (cost $16)
The Shower Unit:12v Pump -
a 4"x4"x*' post (cost $10)
A garden shower wand (cost $7)
Drainpan ($5)
Small pebble Rocks (3 bags @ $5 bag)
Drain & tubing ($5)
Roll of Plumbers Tape ($3)
asst. screws
1-3/4" Wood Screws
The Decking
16 2x4x8'
18 Cement 12"x12" Flag Stones
Tools:Drill3/4" bit
Phillips head bit
1/4" bit
Jig Saww/blade
Screwdrivers:Phillipshead
Slothead
Total:Next we start construction.
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