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Thanks There seems to be no clear advantage either way I will ask plumber to bid both optionsI see looped systems more often than each return having its on single run.
Thanks for the response. I also found a post where they used old carpet to cover floor and driveway. With the potential of damage and the extra cleanup associated with using the RV garage I am leaning to access through side yard now. If the gate and block wall is removed they will have 75” opening. I do have one question about using side yard. That side has the utilities and will be where the equipment will be placed. Will that create an issue?I see more often wheeled units than tracked, most common method is a layer of soil covering the path.
Yes that is closest point. Ok before excavation we will need to finalize the coping thickness we will be using. We are thinking of Travertine or pavers over existing patio so I guess that will impact the measurements also. Would the plumbing drain standard of 1/4”-1’ apply the slope from pool and patio towards linear drain. We are fighting with the HOA on pool setback. It will give us time to finalize choices. Thanks for the advise.It appears that the coping may be as close as 3’1”?
I understand the need for 2 drains in spa and separate returns. Is there a need for the additional pump? Pump is rated at 130 GPM, Filter is rated at 150 GPM and Heater is rated at 120 GPM Max then they recommend adding bypass. Other than needing to run pumps at same time which I do not see the need for 2 pumps. I there a case to be made for 2?First pump is for the entire pool/spa circulation system amd the second pump is only for the spa jets. The spa jets are on a closed loop to the second pump only. Spa will contain 2 sets of drains - one pair for the spa jet pump and one pair for the main pool/spa circulation pump. The spa will also have one or more returns from the pool/spa circulation system, in addition to the spa jets connected to the spa jet pump.
Heater bypass is used when you don't need heat for the pool or spa. If you are using the heater, the heater bypass is set to allow water to flow thru the heater.
Spillover mode will take water from the pool and return it to the spa, thereby allowing the spa to spill over into the pool. You don't use spillover mode when heating only the spa. Spillover mode is activated by the automation. You use spillover mode when you want to view the spill over effect - or twice daily for 15-ish minutes to refresh the spa water.
Our neighbor just finished plaster yesterday, their builder added 2 pumps. All my pool bids from builders had just 1 pump guess to cut costs. The extra pump and associated plumping does not add much considering the overall cost of the pool. Probably add 2 returns to SPA and another set of drains. Would you need any additional automation valves running 2 pump setup?Most of the pools I've seen in the Phoenix area have two pumps if they have an attached spa.
You will get better jet action with a separate (un-filtered) spa pump to power the spa jets. The filter and heater - more the heater - will reduce the flow. You don't want to run in-filtered water thru the heater and pool/spa circulation system.