I've been trying to read up on everything I can on this forum regarding pool construction, and am about to sign a contract with a local PB who has been highly recommended by neighbors and coworkers. I'd appreciate any guidance or feedback on our current plan, and hope to post updates here along the way given the great support I've seen in so many threads.
At the advice of many and from a few personal experiences, we will be going with a salt system, even though the builder has softly pushed back on it (with concern for stone erosion) they will do it as a no-cost alternative to the chlorinator + UV/ozone. Specs as quoted:
CUSTOM POOL PACKAGE INCLUDES: (33 1⁄2’ x 16’, 3 1⁄2' - 5 1⁄2 depth, 475 Sq. Ft. Surface Area, 16,500 Gallons, Large Sunshelf W/3 - Bubblers, 20' Benches)
1. 90’ PERIMETER POOL, 6’ MAX DEPTH W/ 1 1⁄4” EASED EDGE TRAVERTINE COPING & BASIC 6” WATER LINE TILE (
2. 450 SQ/FT. SPRAY DECK DECKING, 3/8” REBAR 16” O.C.
3. 9-11 RETURN LINES (VARIATION IN HEIGHT) & 3 BUBBLERS
4. 2 SKIMMERS with 2” SUCTION LINES ON 45* ANGLES
5. 1 ANTI-VORTEX MAIN DRAIN with 2” SUCTION LINES ON 45 ANGLES
6. STEEL DETAIL: 3/8” REBAR 8” O.C., 4” O.C. ON ALL DEPTH TRANSITIONS GREATER THAN 5’ IN DEPTH, 4 - #4, 1⁄2” REBAR ON BOND BEAM
7. GUNITE SHELL: 7.1 (SACKS/SAND) RATIO
8. POOL EQUIPMENT PAD, SHOT with GUNITE & STEEL REINFORCEMENT
9. ALL ELECTRICAL RUNS INCLUDED
10. ELECTRICAL SUB PANEL (if needed is $400 additional)
11. OUTDOOR LIGHT AT EQUIPMENT PAD (homeowner to provide light bulbs)
12. HAYWARD TRISTAR VARIABLE SPEED EE PUMP
13. HAYWARD C 7030 CARTRIDGE FILTER
14. HAYWARD UNIVERSAL LED POOL LIGHT
15. OMNI CONTROL SYSTEM
16. HAYWARD 650 ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER w/ GFCI OUTLET
17. SEWER LINE (per city requirements)
18. AUTOFILL / OVERFLOW SYSTEM
19.CMP IN LINE CHLORINATOR & OZONE/UV SYSTEM or AQUA RITE SALT SYSTEM
20. PLASTER FINISHES; WET EDGE: QUARTZ POLAR WHITE or MARTINIQUE / SIGNATURE MATRIX PEBBLE: SALT & PEPPER, CRYSTAL BLUE or COASTAL BLUE (FREE UPGRADE)
21. START UP KIT INCLUDING: NET, BRUSH, POLE, TEST KIT, HOSE AND VACUUM ATTACHMENT
CUSTOM SPA PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1. 7 1⁄2’ ROUND SPA w/ 18” BEAM, RAISED 12”, 3’ MAX DEPTH W/ 1 1⁄4” EASED EDGE TRAVERTINE COPING, SPLITFACE STONE OR 6” BASIC TILE SPA SURROUND AND 6” BASIC WATER LINE TILE
2. 6’ NEGATIVE EDGE SPILLWAY
3. 8 HAYWARD MASSAGE JETS w/ PULSE-FLO & ADJUSTA-FLO HEADS
4. 1 ANTI-VORTEX MAIN DRAIN with 2 1/2” SUCTION LINES ON 45* ANGLES
5. HAYWARD H-SERIES 500,000 LOW NOX HEATER (60’ gas run included)
6. HAYWARD 1.5 HP AIR BLOWER
7. HAYWARD UNIVERSAL LED SPA LIGHT
8. PLASTER FINISH; SAME PLASTER AS THE POOL
A. SIGNATURE SPA: BULLNOSE BEAM ON INSIDE OF SPA WITH GLASS TILE AND GLASS BEADS
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OPTIONS:
6” RAISED BEAM WALL; (Includes Splitface Stone Facing / Spray Deck Finish on Back) ADD 16’ WALL
12” RAISED BEAM WALL; (Includes Splitface Stone Facing / Spray Deck Finish on Back) ADD 14’ WALL
GREAT AMERICAN WATERFALL SHEERS 2 @24”
ADDITIONAL TRISTAR EE PUMPS, VARIABLE SPEED; (Includes all Plumbing & Electric Runs)
HAYWARD 320V LED ACCENT LIGHT; ADD 1 320V ACCENT LIGHT TO SHELF
SELECT FILL; ADD 1 LOAD OF SELECT FILL
AREA DRAIN; ADD 160’ OF 4” AREA DRAINS
DECKING OPTIONS (All Decking includes 3/8” Rebar); ADD 20’ OF TURNDOWN ON RAISED DECK AREA
TOE/TRIM TILE; (Includes Tile from the Basic Waterline Tile Selection and Installation)
At the advice of many and from a few personal experiences, we will be going with a salt system, even though the builder has softly pushed back on it (with concern for stone erosion) they will do it as a no-cost alternative to the chlorinator + UV/ozone. Specs as quoted:
CUSTOM POOL PACKAGE INCLUDES: (33 1⁄2’ x 16’, 3 1⁄2' - 5 1⁄2 depth, 475 Sq. Ft. Surface Area, 16,500 Gallons, Large Sunshelf W/3 - Bubblers, 20' Benches)
1. 90’ PERIMETER POOL, 6’ MAX DEPTH W/ 1 1⁄4” EASED EDGE TRAVERTINE COPING & BASIC 6” WATER LINE TILE (
2. 450 SQ/FT. SPRAY DECK DECKING, 3/8” REBAR 16” O.C.
3. 9-11 RETURN LINES (VARIATION IN HEIGHT) & 3 BUBBLERS
4. 2 SKIMMERS with 2” SUCTION LINES ON 45* ANGLES
5. 1 ANTI-VORTEX MAIN DRAIN with 2” SUCTION LINES ON 45 ANGLES
6. STEEL DETAIL: 3/8” REBAR 8” O.C., 4” O.C. ON ALL DEPTH TRANSITIONS GREATER THAN 5’ IN DEPTH, 4 - #4, 1⁄2” REBAR ON BOND BEAM
7. GUNITE SHELL: 7.1 (SACKS/SAND) RATIO
8. POOL EQUIPMENT PAD, SHOT with GUNITE & STEEL REINFORCEMENT
9. ALL ELECTRICAL RUNS INCLUDED
10. ELECTRICAL SUB PANEL (if needed is $400 additional)
11. OUTDOOR LIGHT AT EQUIPMENT PAD (homeowner to provide light bulbs)
12. HAYWARD TRISTAR VARIABLE SPEED EE PUMP
13. HAYWARD C 7030 CARTRIDGE FILTER
14. HAYWARD UNIVERSAL LED POOL LIGHT
15. OMNI CONTROL SYSTEM
16. HAYWARD 650 ROBOTIC POOL CLEANER w/ GFCI OUTLET
17. SEWER LINE (per city requirements)
18. AUTOFILL / OVERFLOW SYSTEM
19.
20. PLASTER FINISHES; WET EDGE: QUARTZ POLAR WHITE or MARTINIQUE / SIGNATURE MATRIX PEBBLE: SALT & PEPPER, CRYSTAL BLUE or COASTAL BLUE (FREE UPGRADE)
21. START UP KIT INCLUDING: NET, BRUSH, POLE, TEST KIT, HOSE AND VACUUM ATTACHMENT
CUSTOM SPA PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1. 7 1⁄2’ ROUND SPA w/ 18” BEAM, RAISED 12”, 3’ MAX DEPTH W/ 1 1⁄4” EASED EDGE TRAVERTINE COPING, SPLITFACE STONE OR 6” BASIC TILE SPA SURROUND AND 6” BASIC WATER LINE TILE
2. 6’ NEGATIVE EDGE SPILLWAY
3. 8 HAYWARD MASSAGE JETS w/ PULSE-FLO & ADJUSTA-FLO HEADS
4. 1 ANTI-VORTEX MAIN DRAIN with 2 1/2” SUCTION LINES ON 45* ANGLES
5. HAYWARD H-SERIES 500,000 LOW NOX HEATER (60’ gas run included)
6. HAYWARD 1.5 HP AIR BLOWER
7. HAYWARD UNIVERSAL LED SPA LIGHT
8. PLASTER FINISH; SAME PLASTER AS THE POOL
A. SIGNATURE SPA: BULLNOSE BEAM ON INSIDE OF SPA WITH GLASS TILE AND GLASS BEADS
____ ____
OPTIONS:
6” RAISED BEAM WALL; (Includes Splitface Stone Facing / Spray Deck Finish on Back) ADD 16’ WALL
12” RAISED BEAM WALL; (Includes Splitface Stone Facing / Spray Deck Finish on Back) ADD 14’ WALL
GREAT AMERICAN WATERFALL SHEERS 2 @24”
ADDITIONAL TRISTAR EE PUMPS, VARIABLE SPEED; (Includes all Plumbing & Electric Runs)
HAYWARD 320V LED ACCENT LIGHT; ADD 1 320V ACCENT LIGHT TO SHELF
SELECT FILL; ADD 1 LOAD OF SELECT FILL
AREA DRAIN; ADD 160’ OF 4” AREA DRAINS
DECKING OPTIONS (All Decking includes 3/8” Rebar); ADD 20’ OF TURNDOWN ON RAISED DECK AREA
TOE/TRIM TILE; (Includes Tile from the Basic Waterline Tile Selection and Installation)