Recent content by Beer tunnel

I get what you guys are saying, it just seems like the pricing is intentionally high in anticipation of haggling. For example, the PB who quoted me yesterday gave me a $3k "discount" right in the initial estimate. With very little fuss he increased it to $4k. That's gotta be a pretty huge mark...

Probably just a timer for the pump and a thermostat controlled valve for the solar heat. I like things simple.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm sure if a guy makes $10 grand off me he'll be fine throwing in a few hundred bucks of last minute items at the end. I find it kind of shady myself, and will keep looking for a more honest builder who's willing to show me the actual cost of things. I have no problem with them getting paid...

The saga to find the right builder continues. All Seasons rep coming out later today. So far I haven't been overly impressed with any of them. The mark up at every stage of construction and equipment really runs up the bill! Plus they're so inconsistent on individual items. For example, I've...

Also, who makes the best/most efficient 2speed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Cheap power aside, how much more electricity will the 2speed use? Is the low speed plenty for your solar system? Is it true that 2speed pumps outlast variable speed? How much does yours cost you per month and what's your electric cost per kW hour? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I want to raise this topic again as I'm still confused. I'm building a fairly basic ig pool with no major water features except a few deck jets. It will be about 15k gallons, no hottub, but most likely have solar heat. Is a variable speed pump worth the investment in my case? Is it true that...

It's pretty much a year round gig here in Florida. Even if there's a slow time, that's really not my problem. To gouge me so they can pay bills later is short sighted; their profit will be zero if I don't sign with them... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Seems every facet of pool building is kind of shady. One quote is $1200 for pebble finish, one is $2500. Solar panels cost around $2k, but most charge double that installed. I've got no problem with a pool builder making a profit but the margin seems way high to me... Sent from my iPhone using...

So I swung by pinch a penny yesterday. They carry Sunstar panels which I was told are the same as Heliocol. Is this accurate? The design certainly seems similar, and the price wasn't bad at all... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Are there 2-speed pumps that are more efficient than others? In other words, VS or 2-speed are the categories, is there much variation within the category or are they all pretty close? I read something about the design of the motors being a factor...

Too many to list! Pool school was far too basic; there's not even a discussion of pros and cons of various pump options. I'm pretty sold on solar heat, but need some advice on DIY and brand specific pros and cons. The systems seem easy to DIY, except I'm not sure how to ensure I'm screwing into...

Are there any "swimming pools for dummy's" type books out there anyone would recommend? In getting overwhelmed with equipment choices for my new pool build. Information is power... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

So do VS pumps use less electric than 2-speed always or just in certain situations? How much $$ up front am I saving going with the 2-speed? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just got another bid from Bob's pools in Orlando. Rep says for a smaller pool (12-15k gallons) with no hot tub and just a few water features a 2-speed pump would be fine. What's the consensus on 2-speed vs variable speed pumps? Would a variable speed be worth the extra up front cost on smallish...