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Ok. Weather is awful now, and it's dark when I get home, but I'll check soon. I don't think the spa bypasses the filter.

I've tried it at full speed, and it helps some. Still not what I'm looking for. It does in fact have a blower. 2.5" piping.

It's a new pool. The pump is a VS 3hp pump. It is shared in pool mode, but it's dedicated one it goes to spa mode. It's about 70 ft from the pump to the spa. Filters are clean. The pool pump generally runs at 1400rpm and shows 5.5psi, and that has been steady. Have not checked when the RPM...

We've got a raised in ground gunite spa. Regardless of pump speed with the air blower on it really only bubbles near the walls. It actually spills out quite a bit of water. What would be the best way to get the bubbles shooting all the way to the center?

That is something to pay closer attention to. I've been experimenting w different speeds at the same time. I'm going to leave it alone until it happens again and note psi. I was aware of what we use the valve for. Partially why this doesn't make sense to me.

I have cleaned out the filters well. What i mean by venting is opening the valve on the filter so air can escape with the pump off.

New pool. 23k gallons with attached, raised spa with spillway. Pentair VS 3hp pump. 2 skimmers. piping is a mix of 2.25" and 2.5". I'll have to verify at the pad tomorrow. The returns nearest to the pad are about 60 ft away. Roughly 90ft for the spa. 8 jets in the spa. 5 returns plus 1...

No. I just recently contacted Bill Davie. We will line out a quote soon.

That's interesting feedback. Depths are still something very much up in the air.

Absolutely. If this was just for myself and my wife I wouldn't have anything below 4.5'-5', but I've got a baby and a toddler who won't be over 4' tall for a little while. I want them to be able to touch once they are good enough swimmers to not need floaties. Compromises...

It sounds like a go then. I may have to reconsider the depths as mentioned. I'm thinking the more common sports pool design with a 3.5' shallow end and 5.5' deep/middle section may be the way to go. On the topic of cost, I've spoken with a builder who will do a pay as you go installation. He...

That makes sense. Luckily I'm on a corner lot where a fence section can come out. We are talking about minimal sod replacement. Landscaping doesn't necessarily need to be included here. I'll DIY once I know what I want. The spinkler system is definitely going to need to be addressed as you...

That's generally within the numbers I am wanting to stick to. I had it in mind that I did not want to exceed $50k. That sounds reasonable huh?

I've begun reading up on here the past week to try and educate myself. I'm many months out from my build. I have LOTS of reading to do. The first thing I want to figure out before I ever even have a PB out to design something is a ballpark figure I should expect to pay. I realize without the...