New Build in Central Florida

[Bigchz]

Just started my build a couple weeks ago and excited for my family......I am going to try to attach a pic and go from there..........I have never owned a pool so the specs are kind of foreign to me.....I have a small back yard so I designed the best for the space I had.....After posting on here and talking with many people I decided to change from the ozone to salt water...I hope I made the right choice, but I am sure I did.....here is my new equipment setup....
10k Gal
Acrylic Deck Color Desert Sand
Coping color Almond
Deck type Acrylic texture
Pool interior Quartz Super Blue
Screen color Bronze
Step Tile Matching 3" diamond 12" spacing
Tile selection Verona Borba Turquoise

Alternative Sanitizers OZONE CLEAR O3 changed to JDYAPURE1400 - JNDY AquaPure 1400 SCG - Up To 40K Gal
Cartridge Filters Pentair-Clean & Clear 150 Sq.Ft. changed to JDYCS200 - JNDY 200sqft CS Series Cartridge Filter
Residential Pumps Pentair-WhisperFlo 1 1/2 HP Up-Rated 2 speed changed to PHPM2.0 - JNDY PHPM 2hp, 230/115 VAC, 2 speed
Sanitizers PENR171096 - Rainbow 320 Inline Chemical Feeder changed to PENR171096 - Rainbow 320 Inline Chemical Feeder
Pool Lights Pentair Intellibrite 5G color LED
Two spa therapy jets on long swimout
24" Water fall
Pool being 25'X11'2"

 

[mas985]

I can only really comment on the plumbing and pump. If your pool is 10k gallons or less, then the filter size is probably adequate but anything bigger and you might want to up size that. Your pump size may be slightly larger than necessary but it depends on the jet size and how the PB plans on plumbing the pool. But as a minimum, make sure you get a two speed. Also, do you know what the PB is planning for the plumbing. Ask for a plumbing schematic/drawing and post it. Many PBs just wing it on plumbing.

 

[Bigchz]

I do not know anything about the plumbing.....but I will ask for it...they start that next week......I am getting a 2 speed pump....because of the water fall and two jets......

 

[Bigchz]

Having a heck of a time with posting pics....I am now going to try photobucket.....can somebody please tell me if you see these pics.....thank you........

 

[Bigchz]

This is the Dig

After Dig...

Grunite done

Another

 

[mas985]

Well you can forget about the plumbing since it is already in. Hopefully, they did it right.

 

[DBfan187]

But as a minimum, make sure you get a two speed.

He has to get a 2 speed, or multi speed. It's the law in FL now.

Florida Code Requirements

Electrical- UL1081 now requires that all motors or pumps when replaced MUST be installed with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter).

Safety- Effective March 15, 2012, any residential swimming pool that requires the motor or pump to be replaced must be brought into compliance with ANSI-7 (VGB/suction entrapment). This is required under Section 613.2 of the 2010 Florida Building Code, Existing Building. The only exception is for the replacement of a pump or motor that is still under the manufacturer's warranty. Although not limited to the following, compliance with the new codes will require:

A. Must have at least the following:

Approved main drain covers (unless main drains are disconnected)
If a wall-suction inlet exists, have an automatic closing safety vac-lock

B. Must have one of the following:

Dual main drains
Engineered Vent Line to Main Drain
Motor/pump with built-in SVRS (Suction Vacuum Release System), or stand alone dedicated SVRS

 

[Bama Rambler]

There's nothing in there that says anything about a multispeed pump.
Where are you getting that it has to be a multispeed?

 

[Z06Boricua]

There's nothing in there that says anything about a multispeed pump.
Where are you getting that it has to be a multispeed?

This was put into effect at the beginning of the year for us. I don't mind it as long as it saves me a few bills!

http://www.wilesroad.com/floridapoolpumplaw.html

Jose

 

[Bigchz]

I was told of the new law when I bought my pool but they told I didnt have to have the 2speed until end of march....I am now wondering if my filter is going to be big enough.. :?: should I upgrade that :?: ?????...they havent worked on any of the equipment yet so I am thinking it is not to late....

 

[DBfan187]

from my understanding, you are fine if the pump was purchased before 3/15/12

 

[Bigchz]

Tile going up

Tile

tile

plumbing

plumbing

 

[Bigchz]

Deck Poured

First coat....actually changing color to little more darker

Loving the waterfall

 

[Bigchz]

Screen is up and plaster going on.....I see the light

 

[Bigchz]

The Finished project.............Changed the deck color at last minute....PB not happy.....BUT WE ARE...... :-D :-D

 

[Bigchz]

My favorite thing about the pool................LED light...............

 

[Bigchz]

The kids finally get to swim..........

 

[Brentr]

Great looking pool

 

[jhalpinjr]

I am curious- I have heard many people here in GA, recoomend a pool heater if you get a screened room. I have been told it cuts down on the heating from the sun. Is this accurate? I havent seen any screen rooms that provide shade lol unless the ppols is installed near a house or other structure.

I have debated a screened room, but dont want a heater.

Your pool turned out beautiful. I hope you have many years of a TFP!!!!!

 

[danivdp]

I am curious- I have heard many people here in GA, recoomend a pool heater if you get a screened room. I have been told it cuts down on the heating from the sun. Is this accurate? I havent seen any screen rooms that provide shade lol unless the ppols is installed near a house or other structure.

I have debated a screened room, but dont want a heater.

Your pool turned out beautiful. I hope you have many years of a TFP!!!!!

I have no screen over my pool, and it is at about 73 degrees. My friend, who lives 5 min away has a screen and his pool is 62!!!