Pools For Our Heroes

CONSPA is Donating TWO Commercial Pools to the CT Veteran's Hospital.
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July 2008
Dear Connecticut Spa & Pool Industry Professionals,  

Finally!!   

The State of Connecticut, new Veterans’ Health Center in Rocky Hill, CT, is completed.  The Dedication and Ribbon cutting took place on Thursday, May 22, 2008. 

As you may know, the Labor Department would not allow us into the project, until the hospital was completed, and that’s another story.  But, now that the hospital is complete, we can move forward.  

Because the Connecticut Spa & Pool Association (CONSPA) believes in warm water therapy, to help our heroes recuperate, the following is a description of the two (2) pools that will be constructed.  

1. Therapeutic Pool:
The 15’ x 30’ therapeutic pool contains a 7’x7’ spa and other therapeutic water features with specialized handicap equipment to make it easier to get in and out of the water.  

2.  Exercise/Recreational Pool:
Adjacent to the therapeutic pool will be an exercise/recreational pool, 30’ x 50’ with wheelchair accessible ramp and lifts, to make it easy to get in and out of the water.   Numerous exercise bars and other therapeutic equipment will be installed on both pools. Both pools will be heated for warm water therapy and relaxation, and fully equipped with the latest filter plants. These pools will provide the veterans with the opportunity to get hydrotherapy and recreation, without having to leave the hospital. Incidentally, the Rocky Hill Veterans’ Home & Hospital is a state run hospital.  The other two (2) Veterans’ Hospitals in Connecticut (Newington and New Haven), are federal hospitals.  The Rocky Hill pools also will benefit patients in Newington and New Haven, who will be transported by bus to use the facilities, several times a day.  Further, these pools are open to all vets (past, present and future).  The important factor is that we hope to be able to start the project by September 2008 and finish by Spring 2009, the best time for us to build.  

The fund for this whole commitment has been named “POOLS FOR OUR HEROES”.                       

We are looking for people to donate labor and/or materials.  If you can’t, then please consider donating money to help us with this worthwhile project.  

When this project is completed, we will install, at an appropriate place, a bronze plate with the names of the donors, so that the people who have helped with this project will be recognized forever. 

Remember, these hospitals are filled with the people that have put their lives on the lines, and continue to put their lives on the lines, to protect you, Americans, and our way of life.  Please be generous and give all you can.   

Please make checks payable to “Pools for Our Heroes”.  CONSPA mailing address is: 

CONSPA
P. O. Box 657
Guilford, CT  06437 

Yours truly, 

Albert Rizzo
Chair, Pools For Our Heroes

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Labor and Materials Commitment for Pool Construction

Examination of Plans and Specifications for a Proposed
Public Whirlpool Spa To Be Located at the Veteran’s Home
 
SUBJECT: ROCKY HILL, CT.; Examination of Plans and Specifications for a Proposed Public Whirlpool Spa To Be Located at the Veteran’s Home

TO: Connecticut Department of Public Health

FROM: Century Pools, Incorporated
Consulting Division

LOCATION: 287 West Street

ENGINEER: ***

POOL CONSTRUCTION FIRM: Rizzo Pool; 3388 Berlin Turnpike; Newington, CT 06111

APPLICANT: Charley Williams HMCM (SS) USN RET, Chief of Staff; Connecticut Department of Veteran’s Affairs; 287 West Street; Rocky Hill, CT

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION: Outdoor Whirlpool Spa; Rectangular In Shape; To Be Constructed Of Steel Reinforced Pneumatically Placed Concrete; To Be Provided With Cartridge Filtration and Automatic Chlorination Equipment

WATER SUPPLY: Metropolitan District Commission

PLAN DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY: 8.5 Ft. X 7 Ft.; 59.5 Ft.2; 900 Gallons

MAXIMUM WATER DEPTH: 36 Inches Maximum Water Depth

MAXIMUM DEPTH ABOVE SEATS: 18 Inches

MINIMUM HEIGHT OF CEILING ABOVE POOL RIM: N/A (Outdoor Whirlpool Spa)

RECIRCULATING INLETS: (2) HAYWARD #SP-1419D Cycolac Directional Wall Inlets; 1½ Inch  Pipes

OUTLET/MAIN DRAIN: (1) HAYWARD #SP-1052AV; 8 Inch Diameter Antivortex Main Drain; 2 Inch  Pipe

SKIMMER: (1) HAYWARD #SP-1082 Surface Skimmer; 2 Inch  Pipe

HYDROJET SYSTEM:
A.) HYDROJET PUMP: (1) HAYWARD #SP-3015; 1½ H.P.; Rated At 120 G.P.M. At 30 Ft. T.D.H.
B.) HYDROJET INLETS: (4) HAYWARD #SP-1430 Hydrojet Inlets
C.) SUCTION FITTINGS: (2) HAYWARD #SP-1054AV Side Wall Antivortex Fittings

AIR BLOWER: None

SUCTION CLEANER: (1) RAINBOW LIFEGARD #250; 19 Inch Vacuum Head With 50 Ft. Hose and 16 Ft. Telescoping Pole

CIRCULATING PUMP: (1) HAYWARD #SP-3007; ¾ H.P.; Rated at 55 G.P.M. at 60 Feet T.D.H.; Single Phase

TIME FOR POOL TURNOVER: 900 Gallons = 16.4 Minutes
55 G.P.M.

FLOW GAUGE: (1) SIGNET #MK 5090 Flowmeter with #MK 515 Paddlewheel Flosensor and #150PV8S015 Pipe Saddle - 2 Inch  Pipe; Scale 0 G.P.M. to 200 G.P.M.

HAIR CATCHER: Integral Part of Pump

FILTERS: (2) STA-RITE #PTM100 Cartridge Filters; N.S.F. Listed

FILTER AREA: 100 Ft.2/ Filter x 2 Filters = 200 Ft.2 Total Filter Area

FILTRATION RATE: 0.275 G.P.M./Ft.2 of Filter Area When Operating at 55 G.P.M.

SIGHT GLASS: None (Cartridge Filter)

MAKE-UP WATER/PLACE OF INTRODUCTION: Via a ¾ Inch Over-The-Rim Fillspout Located Beneath a Handrail and Air Gapped 3 Inches Minimum Above the Spa Rim

CHLORINATOR: (1) ROLACHEM #RC-25/50; Capacity 9.6 G.P.D.

CHEMICAL FEED: (1) LINK AUTOMATION, INC. PoolLink #200 Carbon Dioxide Feed System

AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER: (1) LINK AUTOMATION, INC. PoolLink #1300 with 5101 Probe Chamber and RFO Flow Sensor

TESTING EQUIPMENT: (1) TAYLOR #K-2005 DPD Test Kit

UNDERWATER LIGHT: (1) HAYWARD #SP0580; 100 Watt, 12 Volt Underwater Light

SHOWERS & TOILETS:
1) MALE: * Toilets, * Urinals, * Lavatory Sinks, * Showers
2) FEMALE: * Toilets, * Lavatory Sinks, * Showers

BATHER ROUTING & FENCING: *** Fence * Feet Height Completely Around Pool Area; Entry Gates to be Self-Closing, Self-Latching, and Lockable

DECK & DECK DRAINS: Concrete Deck 5 Feet Minimum Width Around 50% of Spa Perimeter

TOILET & SHOWER WASTE DISPOSAL: To Sanitary Sewer

FILTER BACKWASH WATER DISPOSAL: N/A (Cartridge Filter)

DRY WELL SIZE & CAPACITY: N/A

POOL DRAINAGE: To Sanitary Sewer Via a 6 Inch Minimum Air Gap

Examination of Plans and Specifications for a Proposed Public
Swimming Pool To Be Located at the Veteran’s Home

SUBJECT: ROCKY HILL, CT.; Examination of Plans and Specifications for a Proposed Public Swimming Pool To Be Located at the Veteran’s Home

TO: Connecticut Department of Public Health

FROM: Century Pools, Incorporated
Consulting Division

LOCATION: 287 West Street

ENGINEER: ***

POOL CONSTRUCTION FIRM: Rizzo Pool; 3388 Berlin Turnpike; Newington, CT 06111

APPLICANT: Charley Williams HMCM (SS) USN RET, Chief of Staff; Connecticut Department of Veteran’s Affairs; 287 West Street; Rocky Hill, CT

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION: Outdoor Swimming Pool; Rectangular In Shape; To Be Constructed Of Steel Reinforced Pneumatically Placed Concrete; To Be Provided With High Rate Sand Filtration and Automatic Chlorination Equipment

WATER SUPPLY: Metropolitan District Commission

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM BATHING LOAD: 1,250 Ft.2 = 50 Bathers
25 Ft.2

PLAN DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY: 50 Ft. Maximum Length X 30 Ft.; 1,500 Ft.2; 50,000 Gallons

SLOPE OF BOTTOM IN SHALLOW AREA: 3.5 Feet to 5 Feet Water Depth in 30 Feet Linear = 1:20 (Uniform Slope 3.5 Feet to 5.5 Feet Water Depth)

SLOPE OF BOTTOM 5 FEET TO MAXIMUM DEPTH: 5 Feet to 5.5 Feet Water Depth in 10 Feet Linear = 1:20 (Uniform Slope 3.5 Feet to 5.5 Feet Water Depth)

VERTICAL WALLS (Deep End): Vertical For 4 Feet Below Water Level; Then Curved to the Bottom With a 1.5 Ft. Radius

DIVING BOARD: None

EFFECTIVE DEPTH AT DIVING AREA: N/A

MINIMUM HEIGHT OF CEILING ABOVE DIVING BOARD: N/A

RECIRCULATING INLETS: (6) HAYWARD #SP-1419D Cycolac Directional Wall Inlets; 3 Inch  Pipe to 1½ Inch  Pipes

OUTLETS/MAIN DRAINS: (2) HAYWARD #SP-1051; 8 Inch Diameter Main Drains; 14 In.2 Open Area Per Grate; 1½ Inch  Pipes to 3 Inch  Pipe

SKIMMERS/OVERFLOW: (4) HAYWARD #SP-1082-1 Surface Skimmers; 1½ Inch  Pipes to 4 Inch  Pipe

SUCTION CLEANER: (1) RAINBOW LIFEGARD #250; 19 Inch Vacuum Head With 50 Ft. Hose and 16 Ft. Telescoping Pole

CIRCULATING PUMP: (1) HAYWARD #SP-3025; 3 H.P.; Rated at 149 G.P.M. at 50 Feet T.D.H.

TIME FOR POOL TURNOVER: 50,000 Gallons = 5.59 Hours
149 G.P.M. X 60 Min./Hour

FLOW GAUGE: (1) SIGNET #MK 5090 Flowmeter with #MK 515 Paddlewheel Flosensor and #150PV8S030 Pipe Saddle - 3 Inch  Pipe; Scale 0 G.P.M. to 400 G.P.M.

HAIR CATCHER: Integral Part of Pump

FILTERS: (2) PENTAIR TRITON II COMMERCIAL #TR-100C; 30 Inch Diameter High Rate Sand Filters; N.S.F. Listed

FILTER AREA: 4.91 Ft.2/ Filter x 2 Filters = 9.82 Ft.2 Total Filter Area

FILTRATION RATE: 15.17 G.P.M./Ft.2 of Filter Area When Operating at 149 G.P.M.

BALANCE/SURGE TANK: None

SIGHT GLASS: (1) S.R. SMITH #A-41198-0

MAKE-UP WATER/PLACE OF INTRODUCTION: Via a ¾ Inch Over-The-Rim Fillspout Located Adjacent to a Ladder and Air Gapped 3 Inches Minimum Above the Pool Rim

CHLORINATOR: (1) (1) ROLACHEM #RC-100; Capacity 40 G.P.D.

CHEMICAL FEED: (1) LINK AUTOMATION, INC. PoolLink #200 Carbon Dioxide Feed System

AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER: (1) LINK AUTOMATION, INC. PoolLink #1300 with 5101 Probe Chamber and RFO Flow Sensor

TESTING EQUIPMENT: (1) TAYLOR #K-2005 DPD Test Kit

UNDERWATER LIGHTS: (2) HAYWARD #SP0583; 500 Watt, 120 Volt Underwater Lights

SHOWERS & TOILETS:
1) MALE: * Toilets, * Urinals, * Lavatory Sinks, * Showers
2) FEMALE: * Toilets, * Lavatory Sinks, * Showers

BATHER ROUTING & FENCING: *** Fence * Feet Height Completely Around Pool Area; Entry Gates to be Self-Closing, Self-Latching, and Lockable

DECK & DECK DRAINS: Concrete Deck * Feet Minimum Width Completely Around Swimming Pool Perimeter

TOILET & SHOWER WASTE DISPOSAL: To Sanitary Sewer

FILTER BACKWASH WATER DISPOSAL: To Sanitary Sewer Via 6 Inch Minimum Air Gap

DRY WELL SIZE & CAPACITY: N/A

POOL DRAINAGE: To Sanitary Sewer Via 6 Inch Minimum Air Gap

Examination of Plans and Specifications for a Proposed Special Purpose
Therapeutic Pool To Be Located at the Veteran’s Home

SUBJECT: ROCKY HILL, CT.; Examination of Plans and Specifications for a Proposed Special Purpose Therapeutic Pool To Be Located at the Veteran’s Home

TO: Connecticut Department of Public Health

FROM: Century Pools, Incorporated
Consulting Division

LOCATION: 287 West Street

ENGINEER: ***

POOL CONSTRUCTION FIRM: Rizzo Pool; 3388 Berlin Turnpike; Newington, CT 06111

APPLICANT: Charley Williams HMCM (SS) USN RET, Chief of Staff; Connecticut Department of Veteran’s Affairs; 287 West Street; Rocky Hill, CT

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION: Outdoor Special Purpose Therapeutic Pool; Modified Rectangular Shape; To Be Constructed Of Steel Reinforced Pneumatically Placed Concrete; To Be Provided With High Rate Sand Filtration and Automatic Chlorination Equipment

WATER SUPPLY: Metropolitan District Commission

RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM BATHING LOAD: 374 Ft.2 = 15 Bathers
25 Ft.2

PLAN DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITY: 30 Ft. Maximum Length X 15 Ft. Maximum Width; 374 Ft.2; 12,500 Gallons

SLOPE OF BOTTOM IN SHALLOW AREA: 3.5 Feet to 5 Feet Water Depth in 18 Feet Linear = 1:12

SLOPE OF BOTTOM 5 FEET TO MAXIMUM DEPTH: N/A; 5 Feet Maximum Water Depth

VERTICAL WALLS (Deep End): Vertical For 3 Feet Below Water Level; Then Curved to the Bottom With a 2 Ft. Radius

DIVING BOARD: None

EFFECTIVE DEPTH AT DIVING AREA: N/A

MINIMUM HEIGHT OF CEILING ABOVE DIVING BOARD: N/A

RECIRCULATING INLETS: (3) HAYWARD #SP-1419D Cycolac Directional Wall Inlets; 2 Inch  Pipe to 1½ Inch  Pipes

OUTLETS/MAIN DRAINS: (2) HAYWARD #SP-1051; 8 Inch Diameter Main Drains; 14 In.2 Open Area Per Grate; 1½ Inch  Pipes

SKIMMERS/OVERFLOW: (2) HAYWARD #SP-1082-1 Surface Skimmers; Separate 1½ Inch  Pipes

SUCTION CLEANER: (1) RAINBOW LIFEGARD #250; 19 Inch Vacuum Head With 50 Ft. Hose and 16 Ft. Telescoping Pole

CIRCULATING PUMP: (1) HAYWARD #SP-3007; ¾ H.P.; Rated at 68 G.P.M. at 50 Feet T.D.H.; Single Phase

TIME FOR POOL TURNOVER: 12,500 Gallons = 3.06 Hours
68 G.P.M. X 60 Min./Hour

FLOW GAUGE: (1) SIGNET #MK 5090 Flowmeter with #MK 515 Paddlewheel Flosensor and #150PV8S020 Pipe Saddle - 2 Inch  Pipe; Scale 0 G.P.M. to 200 G.P.M.

HAIR CATCHER: Integral Part of Pump

FILTERS: (1) PENTAIR TRITON II COMMERCIAL #TR-100C; 30 Inch Diameter High Rate Sand Filter; N.S.F. Listed

FILTER AREA: 4.91 Ft.2

FILTRATION RATE: 13.85 G.P.M./Ft.2 of Filter Area When Operating at 68 G.P.M.

BALANCE/SURGE TANK: None

SIGHT GLASS: (1) HAYWARD #SP-1074

MAKE-UP WATER/PLACE OF INTRODUCTION: Via a ¾ Inch Over-The-Rim Fillspout Located Adjacent to the Ladder and Air Gapped 3 Inches Minimum Above the Pool Rim

CHLORINATOR: (1) ROLACHEM #RC-25/50; Capacity 9.6 G.P.D.

CHEMICAL FEED: (1) LINK AUTOMATION, INC. PoolLink #200 Carbon Dioxide Feed System

AUTOMATIC CONTROLLER: (1) LINK AUTOMATION, INC. PoolLink #1300 with 5101 Probe Chamber and RFO Flow Sensor

TESTING EQUIPMENT: (1) TAYLOR #K-2005 DPD Test Kit

UNDERWATER LIGHTS: (1) HAYWARD #SP0581; 300 Watt; 12 Volt Underwater Light

SHOWERS & TOILETS:
1) MALE: * Toilets, * Urinals, * Lavatory Sinks, * Showers
2) FEMALE: * Toilets, * Lavatory Sinks, * Showers

BATHER ROUTING & FENCING: *** Fence * Feet Height Completely Around Pool Area; Entry Gates to be Self-Closing, Self-Latching, and Lockable

DECK & DECK DRAINS: Concrete Deck * Feet Minimum Width Completely Around Therapeutic Pool Perimeter

TOILET & SHOWER WASTE DISPOSAL: To Sanitary Sewer

FILTER BACKWASH WATER DISPOSAL: To Sanitary Sewer Via 6 Inch Minimum Air Gap

DRY WELL SIZE & CAPACITY: N/A

POOL DRAINAGE: To Sanitary Sewer Via 6 Inch Minimum Air Gap