Recent content by MDT

Hi, I plan to keep the pump and heater running in the winter. My thought was the "hydrostat" plumbing would be empty, since that valve has never been open for suction since maybe initial inspections in Spring and it would drain back under the pool. The #2 valve on the right side should be...

This is my first winter for the pool. In my area it is rarely possible but can hit single digits. This is a fiberglass plunge pool of 2,500 gallon with gas heater, salt gen, plumbed for few spa jets and has a couple actuator valves. The two valves I am questioning if I can leave closed are a...

Thank you all for your input. I had told the builder I want Travertine, but we have not made out the contract yet. My pool builder directed me to a local pool corp supplier https://www.nptpool.com/ The display of travertine looks fantastic, but for how long. I don't mind some effort to...

We are planning a small fiberglass pool with a 450 sf deck in our small backyard in Knoxville, TN area. I have been reading about the different choices for a paver type deck and seems the more I researched the topic the more problems I find with each choice. I am willing to pay for something...

Ah, well that will simplify my choice :) I haven't asked yet and his initial quote does not specify, but I have references from friends that have used this company. I will post again when I have specifics of their quote with all the details. Thanks

We are planning to sign a contract soon with an experienced pool company and I need to give some specifics about the build for them. The pool will be 10 X 16 fiberglass with salt generator, gas heater, and a few spa jets in a bench area for 1 person. No deck jets or other water features...

We met with Campbells Pool builder and have some ideas of locating the equipment close to the gas meter, and I favor a Gas heater. The pool is only 2,500 gallons, therefore the equipment will be significantly more capable than needed. I will have to determine if there could be any problems...

Not a strong reason, but just considering options since I don't know what all would be involved in the gas hookup. Our gas line enters the house maybe 25 feet from the likely location of the pool equipment pad. The that is between 25 to 40 feet from the planned site of the pool. We have had a...

Hello, My back yard is tiny and sloped. We only have about 25 feet behind our house to our fence with a drop of around 4 feet. I am thinking strongly about a 16 X 10 or 16 X 8 FG pool with heater and of course a retaining wall, which I think will be rebar concrete structural. We have not...

Hello, My back yard is a small, sloped lawn in a new development, and I have this crazy idea for a 16 to 20 ft long, 4 ft deep pool that might also function as a large spa in colder months. I am thinking fiberglass shell, retaining wall with a fair amount of deck surround of pavers. Wish me...