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    Plumbing Run Distance Concerns?!? Is 100 feet too much?

    I'm in the midst of design and the least obtrusive pool equipment location is 100 feet away from the spa, 90 from vac line and 80 feet from the drain. The alternative is that I have the equipment behind the end of the pool and knock about 60 feet off of each of those numbers. I could put the...
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    Slide Option disguised by grotto

    I'm in the midst of designing out a play pool in Phoenix area. I'm not particularly fond of the look of traditional slides. I'm thinking of designing a grotto at the end of the pool that would hide the majority of the slide and stairs. Please see attached 3D inspiration photo that I found...
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    Pool Fill Valve --- Use Soft Water, Hard Water or combo??

    I'm in the midst of designing a new construction underground pool. It is a 17k gallon play pool. Location is Phoenix, AZ. We have very hard water in Phoenix to the degree that I get super itchy and irritated skin in a matter of days if the salt is low in the house soft water system. Pool will...
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    What material coping and patio for Phoenix, AZ sun?

    We are looking for material selection for the pool coping and patio area around the pool that will be in the Phoenix, AZ sun. Our priorities are as follows in this order: Low maintenance Comfortable & safe (heat, texture, slippery) Cost Design-wise we are looking at a mixture of white and...
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    Paramount PCC 2000 availability and strengths

    I am at the absolute infancy of the process of a new in-ground build. I intend to get a pool design and engineering completed by a non-builder but figured I would give a PB a chance without everything specified out to see if they are complete, fair and trustworthy. During our very first...
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    Phoenix, AZ - Pool design and engineering using current best practices

    I'm looking for a reputable pool design and engineering firm for new construction pool in Phoenix valley. The company doesn't need to be located in Arizona, but should know the requirements that the local governments would like to see. Incredibly important is that they know how to design a TFP...
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    New Pool - Infinity Edge Thoughts?

    What are some of the concerns or issues associated with an infinity edge? In my particular situation the lot itself is flat but we have to retain our own rain water so landscape design we will have a grassed sunken down section of the backyard. This elevation change is roughly 30" and will...
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    Dry Skin + Hard Water = No Fun

    In my previous home I had a stand-alone Bullfrog spa. It was a great experience except for afterwards in which my skin would be extremely dry to the point of using lotion several times a day for several days to get "back to normal". The area in Arizona is known to have hard water. I thought...
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    Hello from Phoenix, Arizona

    Hello everyone! I'm finally registering after lurking for quite some time. I've been in Phoenix valley for over a decade and between three homes I only had one little play pool which was a blast (when it wasn't blooming algae or having pump problems). I'm building a new home that will have a...