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I have an inground pool with a spa and waterfalls. The water features ( waterfalls) are on a separate pump from the mains. Originally they both were 2hp single speed. The "main" pum died about two years ago and I replaced it with a 2hp Variable speed unit. A local pool firm did the install...

OK thanks I feel better- I just wish they would not make a big deal out of how they use 45's then use 90's when it make little difference- The discrepancy just makes me question them on little things. I guess I need to just sit back and forget it.

Builder says originally how there are no 90 deg in his pool. Then when plumbed I brought some in the steel to his attention and he said oh no the returns can have 90's just not feeds. He said to prevent a 90 he uses a swoop 45. Ok I buy that but today after a lot of plumbing is put in I went...

So we are in midst of our build... What is the most effective questions I shoukld be asking the pb to be sure we are done right ? The City (San Antonio) inspector was unhappy the PB gunited before he checked electrical- steel signed off all ok- Inspector told me the ground was probably done...

It's under way ! So far so good. Hit rock as we expected and I was surprised at the noise they make chopping it out. Or pounding whatever. A few pictures. https://picasaweb.google.com/marksatex/ ... directlink

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All the permits are done and we are waiting for the locator folks. Some one commented that they would have been reluctant with a PB from another town- Fact is he has quite a few pools here in San Antonio and is doing a very large commercial job so we felt he was situated here pretty well. We...

Deck will be travertine pavers and coping is flagstone. So first step is to get all the required permits and approvals.

Ok I ditched the ozone unit. Put the funds into something else.....

By UV are you referring to the ozone system ? I was not sold on that item... PB and wife say it will eliminate chlorine byproducts. I may need to study pool chem. My job so far has been to pay for everything and she is the smart one of the bunch so maybe I need to review this....

We have been researching for some time- interviewed several PB's ( I was amused at the crassness of some and pleased at the professionalism of others). Anyway came down to two we took head to head and are building : Freeform In-ground gunite 101' Perimeter 517 Sq Ft Surface Area 32x25 Max...

Anyone use these guys They are out of the Woodlands

Congrats !! We are about to sign for our build- Down to the last two PB. One spouts the glory of Pentair the other swears Hayward is better due to price and service. You picked Pentair... Could you share how you made that decision and what weighed you to Pentair?

Flat out gorgeous!