Finalized a Contract With a Builder in Brentwood CA.

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daryld707

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Hello Everyone,
I'm new to this site and am looking to enter into a contract on an IG soon. I've currently narrowed it down to three PB's. I'll post a plan once contract in place. Going with a geometric pool (13.5k gallons) and spa design. An L shape 18x22 (shallow) and 11x32 (total pool 3.5-6ft). Any recommendations on pool equipment and automation brands and models? Going with a salt clorination system (recomendations?).View attachment 108916
 
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Welcome to the forum!
Being a biased Pentair owner I would suggest an Intelliflo VS with an Intellicenter - IC40 combo. Cartridge filter, the biggest you can afford. Dolphin robot.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.
 
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Daryl,

I am also a fan of Pentair products.. I have three saltwater pools that all have Pentair automation, with integrated salt systems and IntelliFlo pumps.. These systems have run flawlessly for the past 5 to 8 years.. The 5 year old unit at my house did take a lightning strike, which Pentair repaired under warranty with no questions asked..

I see you are getting a gunite spa... Gunite Spas are the most oversold and underused products of all pool builds.. A lot of people love them, but just as many hate them, so they turn into an expensive decorative item rather than more room for a larger pool.. If you have never used a gunite spa before, then you owe it to yourself to "try one before your buy one".. :mrgreen:

Good luck with your new pool build,

Jim R.
 
mknauss said:
Welcome to the forum!
Being a biased Pentair owner I would suggest an Intelliflo VS with an Intellicenter - IC40 combo. Cartridge filter, the biggest you can afford. Dolphin robot.
I suggest you read ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry and consider reviewing the entire Pool School eBook.
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Thanks mknauss, the same thing I've been hearing from most, with the exception that I've heard Hayward has superior customer service.
 
Jimrahbe said:
Daryl,

I am also a fan of Pentair products.. I have three saltwater pools that all have Pentair automation, with integrated salt systems and IntelliFlo pumps.. These systems have run flawlessly for the past 5 to 8 years.. The 5 year old unit at my house did take a lightning strike, which Pentair repaired under warranty with no questions asked..

I see you are getting a gunite spa... Gunite Spas are the most oversold and underused products of all pool builds.. A lot of people love them, but just as many hate them, so they turn into an expensive decorative item rather than more room for a larger pool.. If you have never used a gunite spa before, then you owe it to yourself to "try one before your buy one".. :mrgreen:

Good luck with your new pool build,

Jim R.
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Thanks for the bit of advice Jim, we regularly frequent gunite spas when vacationing and love them. I was initially on the fence due to the lack of thereputic properties, but decided in the end to go for it.
 
After considering the advice received here, I settled on equipment, and went into contract about a week ago on a 16K IG Pool and Spa. The permit was signed yesterday, so anxious to get started soon. Equipment is as follows:

Pool
In-Ground Bella Blue Pebblefina (don't mind the moddling)
18" Raised bond beam wall with 2 24" Pillars
1- 3' Sheer with 2- 2' Sheers (w/booster)
Pentair Intellicenter 8
Pentair IC40 SWG
Pentair Intelliflo VS Pump
Pentair Clean and Clear Plus 520 Filter
Pentair ETI 400 Natural Gas Heater
3 Pentair LED Intellibrite Lights

SPA
7X7 Spa with 18" Raised Stack Stone. 2" Bullnose Philadelphia Travertine Cap
6-Jets
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