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Jim, That is correct...the pool is filling and at the time I was out there working, the lights were not covering the fixtures. I did not plan to have them on for any extended amount of time, just enough to ensure everything was functioning correctly. The first time to spa light went out I did...

Could use some guidance and clarification on my lighting situation. Quick background: Final stage of the pool build completed today (acid wash) and pool is currently filling as we speak. That said, we just had our 3 Pentair GloBrite LED Bubblers installed as they get placed after plaster is...

@HermanTX thanks so much for the reply! I appreciate the clarification on the water feature pump and it makes good sense to have separate circulation. Funny you mention the suction on the side wall which looks like a bottom drain. We swam there on Sunday and I actually saw 2 drains just like...

Planning to place my pool equipment order with SCP Distributors this Friday for my Owner PB and think I've got everything nailed down with 1 exception and could use some clarification/understanding/guidance. Details of pool/spa combo in my signature but will be a 17K IG with elevated spa with...

Jim, Thanks for breaking that down. I had a feeling the number was tied to relays so that's good to know. And that also confirms PS is exactly what I'd need. Much appreciated! -Nick

Hey Jim, Thanks for the info! Actually pretty funny, in my equipment spreadsheet for the Automation Center I actually had a link to Polytec Pools for the Pentair IntelliCenter. But fantastic catch as the one I had did not include the IC40 nor the transformer. But based on what I'm seeing for...

Jim, Thanks so much for the prompt response! I wasn't sure if I should have created a new thread or not, but going forward I will. I have spent a lot of time reading different forums, just never really participating. But stepping into an owner build I am finding the more questions you ask the...

@Jimrahbe Stumbled across this as I was doing some searching of my own regarding equipment and pumps. I'm a newbie and doing an owner pool build in Houston TX and we are starting our dig 9/3. Wanted to get your opinion on a couple items if you don't mind: 1) Was originally looking at the...

Thanks for all the input thus far. So I think I've got my bearings around potential Automation, Heater, and Chiller, as well as heavily leaning towards SWG. That said, I also think I am pretty solid on the Cartridge filtration system, however, my only still unknown or lack of understanding...

That makes sense for sure. I doubt we'd be ever heating the pool as well, only the spa. As for the install location of the chiller, the good news is our equipment will be on the side of the house that does get shade from about 12:30PM on as the house blocks that side. So I think we should be in...

@jark87 That is so excellent to hear! Both on the SWG & the Glacier Chiller. I was doing some YouTubing and whatnot but didn't find a TON on the Glacier Chiller but a few other forums and postings that I have read seemed to be very positive. It's great to hear someone who has first hand...

@guinness Appreciated it. I guess initially I built out my list with Hayward as a friend of mine had them...but prior to finding TFP I was looking at the Automation UIs and Apps for all and reading reviews, and some of the more recent ones were back and forth. I come from IT background, so I can...

Hey @PoolBrews thanks for the recommendation. Haven't actually thought about the screened enclosure actually...I'm not quite sure if the HOA allows it to be honest. We do have quite a few folks around here with pools but I don't believe I've seen anyone with a screened enclosure. The other...

Appreciate the insight @guinness. Any specific preference you have from an overall equipment perspective? Jandy, Pentair, Hayward? Just curious. As you saw from my list above, I built out with Hayward, but was also looking at Jandy.

Thanks for sharing Ron. That is very good insight for sure. The more and more I read, especially here on TFP, I am thinking that SWG is the way to go. Sounds like PBs generally seem to want to steer you in a different direction, but being that I'm acting as my own, with what I'm reading, I think...

Ron, Thanks for the reply! On the heater, this is definitely something I went back and forth with. But having your response makes that decision a little easier. Definitely would like to maximize usage and being that we are going 9' round the faster to heat the better. As for number of returns...

Brand new to this site but looking for some good guidance related to doing my own homeowner pool build. We are scheduled for Gunite on Sept 7th (pending weather) and I have already gone through the design using Pool Studio, scheduled my Excavation & Rebar in prep for Gunite. In addition to that...

New member to this forum, looking to get some advice and guidance on pool equipment for my own personal homeowner pool build. Slated for Gunite currently Sept 7th though I know we may slide depending on weather. That said, we are doing a freeform pool/spa with a few basic details that include...