Recent content by TexasAggie2009

Does anyone have any experience with the Pool Sentry Auto Leveler? Seems like a much cheaper option, but from what I can tell it sits on top of the edge of the pool, which would not be ideal.

Looks great!

We haven't picked the details of which materials to use yet, so I will keep that in mind when selecting. I think I like the look of the flagstone for the beach entry and potentially the water feature. What would be your preferred material for the coping and ledge? I was also curious what this...

Interesting, I just asked if he could install a dedicated fill line in lieu of the auto-fill. He just got back to me about water feature options that would "fit in" better than the rock feature. He is sending more tomorrow, but I really like the option that he sent today (attached). I haven't...

Thanks for the suggestions. I asked my builder to send me some other water feature ideas instead of the rock (he suggested a staggered raised wall). He said the LED lights that they use are Pentair Micro-Brite color changing LED lights (4 of them are included in the price). Are those sufficient...

Thanks, I will check on the cost to upgrade the EasyTouch system and I also inquired on the type of LED lights (waiting for response). I agree that the rock waterfall looks out of place, and I emailed him about some ideas other than the rock. My initial plan was to landscape around the rock...

I forgot to mention that I requested the depths to be 3.5' x 5' x 4'. I also know the forum recommends SWCG, but I have never minded chlorine and I will not be maintaining the pool myself (and I wouldn't mind saving the extra $2,500 they quote for a salt system).

So my wife and I are planning on putting in our first pool. I'm a big fan of this site and would really appreciate any input. I called every pool company in the area, and of the few that actually are returning calls right now, I prefer the designer of these plans. We are only a family of 3 so...