Recent content by shartman

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll ditch the Polaris considering there isn't much tree cover and look into the robotic vacuums, plus that won't get in the way while swimming which is a huge plus in my book. I'll ask if there about the price difference on sand vs. glass media. I figured that...

Yep got a couple quotes so far. New Pool Build - Bells and Whistles in Jacksonville, FL

I asked for a glass media filter. In terms of the pool lights, the builder made a verbal confirmation of either "4 small lights or 2 large lights" but we will discuss in our follow up and get it in writing. I'll add the returns and main drains question to my list. I figure you need two drains...

Hello everyone, I'm a long time lurker looking to get a backyard pool in the coming year. In NE FL there is no shortage of pools particularly in our community, but after spending some quality time with a close friend (practically family) at their pool over the summer during the pandemic we...

Hello everyone, long time lurker here saying that I'm glad I found this place after looking on /r/pools to get the information our family needed to make informed decisions on a pool build we have been contemplating for almost 3 years now. Being in NE FL we wanted to have an outdoor area that...