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    Equipment list

    Hi Guys, Next round of questions for my DIY pool build. I am thinking of doing a 20x40 or 20x45 pool with tanning ledge and spa. Anyone have a pool equipment list handy of items I will need for my pool? Any piping size recommendations? Brand likes and dislikes? I'm pretty techy so anything i...
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    Pool equipment location

    Is there a rule of thumb for where to put the pool pump and heater and stuff? I'm doing a DIY build and don't know if there is a best practice on how close to the pool/spa to put the heater and pumps. Is it better to have a longer run of the electrical and natural gas to the pumps or is it OK to...
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    New Pool - San Diego

    Hi Everyone - Anyone know what pool costs are like in San Diego County right now? I have a pool guy I found on Craigslist that used to work for a large pool building company up until recently and he wants to build our pool, spa, and baja bench for $60k. This sounds like a great price for a guy...
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    Fresh meat

    Hi Guys, I don't know what to say about myself, but i'm old (40s), I live in the San Diego area, and have been in and around pools my whole life. With that said, I've never owned one outside of my parents house, and we are currently looking into building our own pool in our back yard. It's great...
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    Design Software

    Hello all, I'm looking into building my own pool and am looking for software that can help me design my pool. I have a rudimentary sketch of what I want but I want to be able to show a few examples to my wife for approval and collaboration. So far I've found the VIP3D software but it looks to...