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I am building an 18 x 60 pool. Excavation is done. Now onto plumbing.

Hi All. Pool is dug. Now onto plumbing. For anyone that is reading this as they contemplate doing an owner build pool, I will share tips as I go. Lessons learned after excavation: Know your pool elevation! Confirm that at least one member of the crew sent speaks English. Confirm whether taxes...

Hello. Is there anyone here who can help confirm what the pool elevation should be set to? I have received mixed information. We intend to use 1.5" stone pavers for coping and the same pavers on top of the existing concrete patio. The coping company suggests the elevation should be +1.5" and the...

Hello. I have seen that Pentair Microbrites are most often recommended in this group, but even these can fail frequently and replacing them isn't an easy task as all the wiring back to the transformer needs to be replaced. These Brilliant lights came up in my search for a better product. Has...

Hi Maddie. Right now we have a dirt lot so every window is equally dirty 🤣 I found a website online and just edited my post at the same time you commented. Can you please look at it again and tell me if I am reading it correctly? If my yard (top of the drawing) faces North, where would the ideal...

Hello! I read quite a few posts that talk about prevailing wind in relation to skimmer placement. How would one know what direction that is? Thank you! Edit: I found this website online. If this is my closest airport, does this suggest my prevailing wind is SE?

Hello. I am next door in Queen Creek doing owner build.

Thanks!

Hi Jim, I looked at the Pentair IC60 and it looks to be double the price of this other brand. Do you have any feedback on this? https://www.inyopools.com/Products/44401374084372.htm

Thanks, Jim. I had one plumber recommend 2 of everything (two pumps, two filters, two vac lines, two skimmers). I am not sure if I actually need all that or he is just trying to sell me on stuff. Do you think I need two of everything? I was considering putting in two 4 or 5 ft sheer descents on...

Thank you. @Jimrahbe can you please tell me all the equipment you would recommend with this pool size?

Yes we want to do automation, but I don't know what. I am completely lost when it comes to pool equipment. I have heard Intellicenter a lot.