Hi TFP folks! I've been lurking for awhile and really appreciate what a great resource this forum is. I was already convinced that SWG was the right choice for us thanks to many detailed posts on that subject.
We're just about to embark on a new pool project here in Austin, Texas. I thought I'd post the specs and design plans to see if anybody has any feedback or recommendations before we sign the contract. Though I grew up with a pool, this would be my first time owning and maintaining one, so I have lots to learn! I'm especially interested in any feedback on construction or equipment options, questions we should ask, etc.
Thanks in advance! I plan to share a lot more as the process continues.
Pool Measurements
23' x 34' max forms, 21' x 32' water area
Pool Perimeter: 114 linear feet
Pool Depth: 3'6"- 7'0"
Pool Area: 552 sqft
Pool Capacity: TBD (we just revised the profile)
Beaches: 2, per plan
Spa: 12' x 8'
Spa Perimeter: 40'
Spa Area: 96 sqft
Spa Depth: 4' (we are quite tall)
Spa Bench Depth: 20"
Spa Benches: all 4 sides
Spa Capacity: TBD
Materials
Steel: 1/2' Rebar #4, tied on 9" centers with a four bar beam and additional bars at all high stress areas if required
Tile: glass/standard
Coping: Travertine stone 12" wide, 12" wide coping beam
Decking: still evaluating, but hoping to do travertine for the whole deck area
Decking specifications: Installed over 8" bed of road base compacted and formed with concrete mesh and 3/8" rebar on 14" centers
Gunite: high pressure dry gunite, water and quality controlled at job site. Minimum 12" thick floor, 12" walls
Plaster: Hand troweled quartz, with color and fleck of preference. 3 year warranty on material
Equipment
Pool Return/Jets: American, Four (4) Pool
Automatic Cover: Cover Star Eclipse, Stainless Steel
Automation System: Jandy POL-30-9204 - IQ904-PS AQUALINK RS4 POOL
Variable Speed Pump: Jandy TLD-10-1001 - VSPHP270DV2A 2.7THP 115/230V
Control: Jandy WiFi automation controlled by smart phone app
Filter: Cartridge Filter, Jandy, 580sqft
Cleaner: TR36 Polaris Automatic Cleaner
Salt System: Yes (I've asked for details on which SWCG will be included)
Skimmers: 2
LED Lights: 3
LED Color Changing Beach Bubbler: 2
Heater: JXI 260 or 400,000 BTU N/P
Blower: Jandy air blower and silencer
Maintenance Equipment: pole, net, brush, test kit, pool school
Start-up chemicals: tabs, acid shock for one week
Plumbing
Main drain suction line: 2.5" Schedule 40 PVC
Returns: 4 x 2" Schedule 40 PVC, adjustable
Skimmers: 2 x 2" Schedule 40 PVC, anti vortex covers + equalizer lines
Valves: Jandy lifetime valves
Plumbing Manifold: 2" PVC pipe
Main drains: Two (2) with anti-vortex covers, 2" Schedule 40 PVC
Overflow line, fill line
All lines to be pressurized during gunite application and deck pour
Electrical
Bonding: per electrical code, i.e. deck bond, pool shell, lights
Hook up of underwater lights, timers and pool pumps including circuit breakers, GFCI, etc.
Power pulled from main panel
Construction time: 90-120 working days after excavation, weather permitting
Warranty: 10 year structural on the pool shell, transferrable. Pool: 3 years any service to equipment or masonry.
We're just about to embark on a new pool project here in Austin, Texas. I thought I'd post the specs and design plans to see if anybody has any feedback or recommendations before we sign the contract. Though I grew up with a pool, this would be my first time owning and maintaining one, so I have lots to learn! I'm especially interested in any feedback on construction or equipment options, questions we should ask, etc.
Thanks in advance! I plan to share a lot more as the process continues.
Pool Measurements
23' x 34' max forms, 21' x 32' water area
Pool Perimeter: 114 linear feet
Pool Depth: 3'6"- 7'0"
Pool Area: 552 sqft
Pool Capacity: TBD (we just revised the profile)
Beaches: 2, per plan
Spa: 12' x 8'
Spa Perimeter: 40'
Spa Area: 96 sqft
Spa Depth: 4' (we are quite tall)
Spa Bench Depth: 20"
Spa Benches: all 4 sides
Spa Capacity: TBD
Materials
Steel: 1/2' Rebar #4, tied on 9" centers with a four bar beam and additional bars at all high stress areas if required
Tile: glass/standard
Coping: Travertine stone 12" wide, 12" wide coping beam
Decking: still evaluating, but hoping to do travertine for the whole deck area
Decking specifications: Installed over 8" bed of road base compacted and formed with concrete mesh and 3/8" rebar on 14" centers
Gunite: high pressure dry gunite, water and quality controlled at job site. Minimum 12" thick floor, 12" walls
Plaster: Hand troweled quartz, with color and fleck of preference. 3 year warranty on material
Equipment
Pool Return/Jets: American, Four (4) Pool
Automatic Cover: Cover Star Eclipse, Stainless Steel
Automation System: Jandy POL-30-9204 - IQ904-PS AQUALINK RS4 POOL
Variable Speed Pump: Jandy TLD-10-1001 - VSPHP270DV2A 2.7THP 115/230V
Control: Jandy WiFi automation controlled by smart phone app
Filter: Cartridge Filter, Jandy, 580sqft
Cleaner: TR36 Polaris Automatic Cleaner
Salt System: Yes (I've asked for details on which SWCG will be included)
Skimmers: 2
LED Lights: 3
LED Color Changing Beach Bubbler: 2
Heater: JXI 260 or 400,000 BTU N/P
Blower: Jandy air blower and silencer
Maintenance Equipment: pole, net, brush, test kit, pool school
Start-up chemicals: tabs, acid shock for one week
Plumbing
Main drain suction line: 2.5" Schedule 40 PVC
Returns: 4 x 2" Schedule 40 PVC, adjustable
Skimmers: 2 x 2" Schedule 40 PVC, anti vortex covers + equalizer lines
Valves: Jandy lifetime valves
Plumbing Manifold: 2" PVC pipe
Main drains: Two (2) with anti-vortex covers, 2" Schedule 40 PVC
Overflow line, fill line
All lines to be pressurized during gunite application and deck pour
Electrical
Bonding: per electrical code, i.e. deck bond, pool shell, lights
Hook up of underwater lights, timers and pool pumps including circuit breakers, GFCI, etc.
Power pulled from main panel
Construction time: 90-120 working days after excavation, weather permitting
Warranty: 10 year structural on the pool shell, transferrable. Pool: 3 years any service to equipment or masonry.
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