We are getting close to zeroing in on hiring a builder.
Trying to work through a few questions:
The builder said with a sun shelf he doesn't usually add an overflow line as it sits at the back of the skimmer and will mess with the water level of the shelf. I let him know I'm concerned as there are times we get lots of rain here and dont want future issues.
his response below, any thoughts:
Overfills are tough, but always have set levels, we could run it out the back of the pool but will flood an area, could route towards street but that can get up there in cost. Can add automation and use a powered valve to empty pool. Also could hardpipe your discharge line from your pool equipment so at least then you are just opening valve and not having to roll out a hose ?
I had asked about the pool pump having a surge protector since we have lots of lightning in Tampa.
Is the GCFI enough to protect the pump?
The pool goes on a dedicated GFCI breaker so no issues there.
I mentioned we plan to buy a robot so we don't need the vacuum line he proposed.
The line is dedicated for vacuum, kind of built in to the project, we could remove if you really didn’t want the extra penetration in the pool, serves no other purpose.
Anyone have thoughts on solar for heat here in Tampa vs a heat pump? We will have a pool and no spa. The thought is to be able to keep the pool warmer in months like March and April when it might be in 70's to low 80's during the day.
Would solar work as well as a heat pump?
Trying to work through a few questions:
The builder said with a sun shelf he doesn't usually add an overflow line as it sits at the back of the skimmer and will mess with the water level of the shelf. I let him know I'm concerned as there are times we get lots of rain here and dont want future issues.
his response below, any thoughts:
Overfills are tough, but always have set levels, we could run it out the back of the pool but will flood an area, could route towards street but that can get up there in cost. Can add automation and use a powered valve to empty pool. Also could hardpipe your discharge line from your pool equipment so at least then you are just opening valve and not having to roll out a hose ?
I had asked about the pool pump having a surge protector since we have lots of lightning in Tampa.
Is the GCFI enough to protect the pump?
The pool goes on a dedicated GFCI breaker so no issues there.
I mentioned we plan to buy a robot so we don't need the vacuum line he proposed.
The line is dedicated for vacuum, kind of built in to the project, we could remove if you really didn’t want the extra penetration in the pool, serves no other purpose.
Anyone have thoughts on solar for heat here in Tampa vs a heat pump? We will have a pool and no spa. The thought is to be able to keep the pool warmer in months like March and April when it might be in 70's to low 80's during the day.
Would solar work as well as a heat pump?