Beautiful thread. Thank you so much for the details and follow-up posts. Pictures are awesome too.

How long has it taken you to construct this pool so far?
Can you break down by rough activity? for example:
__ hrs Digging
__ hrs pool frame construction
__ hrs bottom prep (including __ hrs for custom cove molding)
__ hrs liner preparation
__ hrs filling
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___ hrs total

I'm sure I've forgotten a major step, but this gives a general idea.


I'm still busy reading up on which make/model 24'x12' AG pool to buy (will post my thoughts and questions in separate thread shortly). I'm seriously considering installing myself to save the $1000 quoted by AquaQuip dealer. However I have tight time budget. I probably have 3 days (27hrs) available over 1 weekend plus one day (perhaps in next weekend) to go from mostly level grass lawn to fully installed pool (and hopefully install the solar panels too!). The AquaQuip dealer said a full weekend should be enough to install. I would love independent confirmation of this estimate.