Akita Pool

[EddieWalker]

I set the forms today. We've had two rains since I dug it out. First one was just over 2 1/2 inches and then the next one was about half an inch. Combined, they added about two inches of soft silt to the bottom of the pad that I had to dig out. I'm using the height of my current back porch concrete slab for height. I want the top of the concrete pad for the bottom of the pool to be exactly 40 inches below the top of the existing porch pad.

I also added another drain line. After receiving the advice that I should have two drain lines, I read up on it and realized it was a cheap, simple thing to do that it didn't make any sense not doing.

After setting the forms, I used my trencher to fill in my trenches and smooth out the yard. The temps hit 95 degrees with the "real feel" indicator at 110. I stay out as long as I can, but then it gets to the point I'm struggling to breath, unsteady on my feet and forgetting what I'm doing. Then it's time to head in to the AC, get some dry clothes on and drink some lemonade.

 

[s219]

Looks good. Yeah, this heat is something -- I didn't even try to work outdoors today. Took care of a couple indoors projects instead. I find as I get older I have much less resistance/tolerance for heat and dehydration. I'll start feeling lightheaded when bending over and getting up, and lose focus, which I think are all a sign of lowered blood pressure from dehydration. Used to be I'd skip over those less severe symptoms and keep going until I hit the more severe symptoms of muscle cramps, etc.

 

[EddieWalker]

The kids are going to miss the ditches. They loved playing in and around them!!!

 

[k0ua]

Did if I understand correctly, that the idea of putting in two drains but only one drain pipe is so that the potentially dangerous suction would not develop over either single drain. So you don't have to dig another trench or put in another pipe, but just T and put in two drain inputs. As for the bathtub, since the water column is is so shallow it won't suck your body parts down the drain, but as a pool gets deeper the suction gets greater. It has been known to suck out the guts of children. Those that put in pools for a living, feel free to correct anything I have said here.

 

[k0ua]

Eddie, your dogs are beautiful, You and Karen should be so proud.

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

I set the forms today. We've had two rains since I dug it out. First one was just over 2 1/2 inches and then the next one was about half an inch. Combined, they added about two inches of soft silt to the bottom of the pad that I had to dig out. I'm using the height of my current back porch concrete slab for height. I want the top of the concrete pad for the bottom of the pool to be exactly 40 inches below the top of the existing porch pad.

I also added another drain line. After receiving the advice that I should have two drain lines, I read up on it and realized it was a cheap, simple thing to do that it didn't make any sense not doing.

After setting the forms, I used my trencher to fill in my trenches and smooth out the yard. The temps hit 95 degrees with the "real feel" indicator at 110. I stay out as long as I can, but then it gets to the point I'm struggling to breath, unsteady on my feet and forgetting what I'm doing. Then it's time to head in to the AC, get some dry clothes on and drink some lemonade.

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Keep an eye out for heat stroke symptoms.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

The hallmark symptom of heat stroke is a core body temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. But fainting may be the first sign.

Other symptoms may include:

Throbbing headache
Dizziness and light-headedness
Lack of sweating despite the heat
Red, hot, and dry skin
Muscle weakness or cramps
Nausea and vomiting
Rapid heartbeat, which may be either strong or weak
Rapid, shallow breathing
Behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering
Seizures
Unconsciousness

 

[bindian]

I find as I get older I have much less resistance/tolerance for heat and dehydration. I'll start feeling lightheaded when bending over.

I feel the heat sooner and "harder" now than in the past. Guess I'm not "29 & holding" nowadays.
hugs, Brandi

 

[sandman2234]

I feel the heat sooner and "harder" now than in the past. Guess I'm not "29 & holding" nowadays.
hugs, Brandi

I seem to have passed that point also!
David from jax

 

[Redlands Okie]

Did if I understand correctly, that the idea of putting in two drains but only one drain pipe is so that the potentially dangerous suction would not develop over either single drain. So you don't have to dig another trench or put in another pipe, but just T and put in two drain inputs. As for the bathtub, since the water column is is so shallow it won't suck your body parts down the drain, but as a pool gets deeper the suction gets greater. It has been known to suck out the guts of children. Those that put in pools for a living, feel free to correct anything I have said here.

You have it correct. Pool drains are also quite often longer and narrow trough like so that the grid area is larger than a simple small round or square one.

 

[k0ua]

You have it correct. Pool drains are also quite often longer and narrow trough like so that the grid area is larger than a simple small round or square one.

I could see how this would be safer.. Tnx