Hi All! First time poster and excited to be a part of the TFP community. Family of 4 (Two kiddos Ages 4 and 1) getting set to sign with a PB here in Austin for our first pool. I've been lurking on the TFP forms on and off for a month or so now, but still feel like I have a ton to learn. Below is a summary of our new build. Any and all advice, comments, questions, and concerns are greatly appreciated.
Shape: Geometric "T" Shape
Pool Dimensions: 20' x 27 = 27' Wide x 13' Long main pool area + a Baja Shelf that is 12'4" x 7'
Linear Perimeter: 96'
Water Type: Chlorine
Pool Area: 329 sqft
Pool Depth: ~4' x 5'
Total Gallons 7,393
Structure & Plumbing
Pool Shell: 1/2 inch Grade 40 Steel Rebar on 9 inch centers, both ways.
Concrete: Dry Mix Gunite/Shotcrete rated to a minimum 5000 PSI
Floor and Walls to be minimum of 10.5"-12", Out of Ground Beam to be 12"
Pool Pipes: 2 inch Schedule 40 PVC.
Returns: (4) Directional Inlets, Looped for even pressure.
Skimmers: (2) Pentair, Independently plumbed for optimum control.
Drains: (2) AquaStar drains, VGB compliant.
Fill Line: Automatic Fill Line
Cleaner Line: (1) Independently plumbed
Gas: 99 ft of Gas line with hookup included.
Electrical: Hookup from exterior sub-panel, bonding by Electrical Code (UL). [stub out per builder] Includes all required circuit breakers and GFCI, etc. [stub out per builder]
Pool Stone & Tile: 9" Band at waterline, $9 per linear foot allowance
Coping: Leuder Coping
Water Features
Bubbler: (1) Independently plumbed for control.
Decking & Walls: 4" Rebar, 12" On Center, 4" Crushed Base
Steps: (2)
VB / Umbrella Sleeves: (1) per plan with cap.
Tanning Shelf/Beach: 86 sqft Custom Beach Entry
Benches: (1)
Maintenance: 16' Telescopic Pole, Vacuum Head & Hose, Brush, Net, Test Kit & Thermometer
Clean Up: 10 yards of Sandy Loam, spread and graded.
Pool Equipment:
Main Pump: Pentair WhisperFlo 2 1/2 HP
Filter: Pentair Clean & Clear 320 Cartridge
Heater: Pentair MasterTemp 260k - NG
Cleaner: Polaris - 360 Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaner
Control Box: Pentair ScreenLogic Interface Wireless Connection Kit
Sanitizer: Rainbow In-Line Chlorinator
Pool Lights: (2) Pentair AmeriLite 300w 12v
Renderings Below - FYI we enlarged the shelf slightly but only one of the renderings is representative of that change. And I am in love with the view I have of the "Bay of Austin" and the mountainers I'm surrounded by per these renderings!
Questions I Have So Far:
Pool Steps - Not sold on what we have so far but struggling to come up with a better design. Will we regret having them go all the way across the width of the pool as they do now? Should they go somewhere else?
Chiller - We are in Central Texas. Should we add one? Est cost?
Bubblers - Should I have two bubblers?
Auto Fill - Pros and Cons? Should we add?
Equipment - What are the things we definitely want to change? What should we add?
Other Questions - What else?
Thank you so much in advance for your feedback. I really appreciate it.
Shape: Geometric "T" Shape
Pool Dimensions: 20' x 27 = 27' Wide x 13' Long main pool area + a Baja Shelf that is 12'4" x 7'
Linear Perimeter: 96'
Water Type: Chlorine
Pool Area: 329 sqft
Pool Depth: ~4' x 5'
Total Gallons 7,393
Structure & Plumbing
Pool Shell: 1/2 inch Grade 40 Steel Rebar on 9 inch centers, both ways.
Concrete: Dry Mix Gunite/Shotcrete rated to a minimum 5000 PSI
Floor and Walls to be minimum of 10.5"-12", Out of Ground Beam to be 12"
Pool Pipes: 2 inch Schedule 40 PVC.
Returns: (4) Directional Inlets, Looped for even pressure.
Skimmers: (2) Pentair, Independently plumbed for optimum control.
Drains: (2) AquaStar drains, VGB compliant.
Fill Line: Automatic Fill Line
Cleaner Line: (1) Independently plumbed
Gas: 99 ft of Gas line with hookup included.
Electrical: Hookup from exterior sub-panel, bonding by Electrical Code (UL). [stub out per builder] Includes all required circuit breakers and GFCI, etc. [stub out per builder]
Pool Stone & Tile: 9" Band at waterline, $9 per linear foot allowance
Coping: Leuder Coping
Water Features
Bubbler: (1) Independently plumbed for control.
Decking & Walls: 4" Rebar, 12" On Center, 4" Crushed Base
Steps: (2)
VB / Umbrella Sleeves: (1) per plan with cap.
Tanning Shelf/Beach: 86 sqft Custom Beach Entry
Benches: (1)
Maintenance: 16' Telescopic Pole, Vacuum Head & Hose, Brush, Net, Test Kit & Thermometer
Clean Up: 10 yards of Sandy Loam, spread and graded.
Pool Equipment:
Main Pump: Pentair WhisperFlo 2 1/2 HP
Filter: Pentair Clean & Clear 320 Cartridge
Heater: Pentair MasterTemp 260k - NG
Cleaner: Polaris - 360 Pressure Side Automatic Pool Cleaner
Control Box: Pentair ScreenLogic Interface Wireless Connection Kit
Sanitizer: Rainbow In-Line Chlorinator
Pool Lights: (2) Pentair AmeriLite 300w 12v
Renderings Below - FYI we enlarged the shelf slightly but only one of the renderings is representative of that change. And I am in love with the view I have of the "Bay of Austin" and the mountainers I'm surrounded by per these renderings!
Questions I Have So Far:
Pool Steps - Not sold on what we have so far but struggling to come up with a better design. Will we regret having them go all the way across the width of the pool as they do now? Should they go somewhere else?
Chiller - We are in Central Texas. Should we add one? Est cost?
Bubblers - Should I have two bubblers?
Auto Fill - Pros and Cons? Should we add?
Equipment - What are the things we definitely want to change? What should we add?
Other Questions - What else?
Thank you so much in advance for your feedback. I really appreciate it.