I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a new pool kit (likely from royal). There are some things I'm sure on (I think) and some I'm not.
The things I think I've decided on:
- 20x40 (or 44) Rectangle with Auto-Cover (42" walls)
- 4' flat bottom pool
- Liner over steel step with tanning ledge
- Pentair VS pump
- Pentair Cartridge Filter
- 4 LED Lights
- Heat Pump Heater
- Cantilever Coping
- No main drains
Things I'm not entirely sure of yet (but need to figure out quick):
- Steel wall or Polymer
- What salt chlorinator system I should buy
The steel wall vs polymer seems to come down to this for me. It seems like steel may be easier for a DIY job as I can backfill after walls are set and it sounds a little simpler to adjust panels for leveling with steel?? I realize it's much heavier. Everything I've seen and read about Polymer is that I should really fill the pool, while back-filling. That means I couldn't pour my cantilever deck until the lining is in and pool was full which seems like it isn't ideal. I'd be curious on any thoughts/expertise along these lines?
Regarding the salt chlorinator I'm new to this overall so I'd be interested in opinions on this?
Any other thoughts would be appreciated as well!
The things I think I've decided on:
- 20x40 (or 44) Rectangle with Auto-Cover (42" walls)
- 4' flat bottom pool
- Liner over steel step with tanning ledge
- Pentair VS pump
- Pentair Cartridge Filter
- 4 LED Lights
- Heat Pump Heater
- Cantilever Coping
- No main drains
Things I'm not entirely sure of yet (but need to figure out quick):
- Steel wall or Polymer
- What salt chlorinator system I should buy
The steel wall vs polymer seems to come down to this for me. It seems like steel may be easier for a DIY job as I can backfill after walls are set and it sounds a little simpler to adjust panels for leveling with steel?? I realize it's much heavier. Everything I've seen and read about Polymer is that I should really fill the pool, while back-filling. That means I couldn't pour my cantilever deck until the lining is in and pool was full which seems like it isn't ideal. I'd be curious on any thoughts/expertise along these lines?
Regarding the salt chlorinator I'm new to this overall so I'd be interested in opinions on this?
Any other thoughts would be appreciated as well!