Discovery Complete

Last months visit, the cursory review of a swimming pool project in Amarillo, TX, was the first of two discovery visits required to propose the remedial action required. The second came last week. My plumber from Dallas drove in to assist in line location and dedication. Egregious errors were discovered in the spa. For those viewing this with some hydraulic acumen, 150 ft run done in 2" sch 40 pvc connected to a single suction port and 3hp pump. Two 1.5hp pumps connected to one 2" sch 40 pvc pipe... Both safety and efficiency are screaming foul! This type of stupidity in our industry is why the Virginia Graeme Baker act exists. Elite Concepts by Michael Nantz specializes in design AND construction. We know how to build what starts as a concept on our drawing table. Many creative types in our industry and its periphery(architects and landscape architects), have great ideas or have seen beautiful things they wish to recreate for a client, but have no idea on how to pull it off. Unfortunately, some opt not to develop or reach out to resources readily available for guidance on how to bring the concept to life. I find this prevalent in the aged and seasoned individuals, the, "I've been doing this 20 (30 or even 40) years," type. This stereotypical person professes time instead of hard descriptive technique backed by manufacturers spec and solid engineering. Who cares how long someones being doing something, IF ITS WRONG! Fortunately on this project, the client recognizes change is needed in the hydraulics and other items. Some of the radical solutions I offered were rebuffed, so compromise won out, but no compromise on safety. Work begins soon and will be done in stages so as not to disturb the upcoming swim season. A little now and the balance in the fall.