Recent content by btmonroe

Does anyone else have the entry into the back yard in the deep end of the pool?

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We are just starting the process. We have a wide but shallow back lot. Here is the first pool builder's idea. He stopped by one afternoon and after a brief walk around he created these. I had thought the deep end would be flipped as the larger part of the deck would be a hang out area and...

I have had a Holland grill for 10+ years now. It has no flare up. My wife is not intimidated by lighting or grilling on it. In fact we probably use our grill for dinners more than our oven year round. We even fry our bacon right on the grid, with no flare up. I does cook somethings...

We are looking to put a new IG Vinly pool, probably about 18x36 or so. I have a covered porch that is about 40 feet long and lots of black roof. I am still in the planning stages and wonder what panels would cost? If not right away for the future (if may decide where my equipment goes). Do...

I am in the process of having an inground pool installed by next year (may make it this year). In the past 3-4 weeks, I have become addicted to reading the post. At first is was for ideas on equipment, types, etc. Now I am enjoying reading peoples water issues and trying to predict the...

I dont plan on having a waterfall or spa, so is a multi speed or dual speed recommended? When would I adjust the speeds? Do you filter differently at night then during the day. Excuse me being green to the pool world. I like the idea of lowering my ongoing cost, but not sure if additional...

Thanks for the info. So it sounds like I really should not worry of which brand they bid out so much. But I have learned that in any case, I should probably upsize the filter (weather it be cartridge or sand). But other than that let the pool expert do his stuff?

I do agree with the point of them being comfortable with the products. Just curious overall, as my perfect set (in my mind) would have a jandy cartridge filter, pentair pump, unsure of SWG. But you get the point. I was all over the place, but I was never in the mind set of all hayward. Not...

I notice that most pool builders go with hayward equipment. I do not plan on having a waterfall or anything special, except probably going with SWG. Is hayward good equipment? Doing my reading, It sounds like Pentair and Jandy products seem a little better in quality. I do like the idea of...