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    Seeking Pool Circulation Advice

    Please comment on the plans below for the placement of the following on this proposed pool: Three wall returns One floor return 1 proposed skimmer (N) 1 optional skimmer (S) One concern is how to keep the sun shelf clear. Water depth on the sun shelf is 10". Any other comments are welcome.
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    Pentair Equipment Recommendations Needed

    Please help me determine the best combination of Pentair products, especially the natural gas heater and the variable speed pump, for the following new pool build. Here is some data: Pool Volume 14,604 gallons Flow Rates 14,604 Total gallons with 2 Turnovers per day. 24hr/Day run time - Flow...
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    Florida's Construction Lien Law

    Walking up the steep slope of preparing a construction contract for an in-ground pool in Florida, I encountered Florida's Construction Lien Law. I am not a lawyer, however I have been a general building contractor for many years and have some practical experience with lien laws, albeit not in...
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    Pump sizing help for new inground design

    I need some help designing the most efficient pump configuration for the following new pool. Inground gunite pool capacity 8,700 gallons Main drain -32" Channel Drain in the floor: 236 GPM at 3.4 fps using a 2" Pvc dedicated pipe to the pump pad. (35') 2 Skimmers - Hayward SP1084 Auto Skim...
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    New Pool for Design Review

    Hello all, I am a new member, planning a pool, and was hoping some of the experts would comment on the design and specifications. The pool will be located in south Florida and I estimate the capacity at 9.100 gallons and the surface area at 405 sq/ft. The plan indicates a sun shelf, with 7" or...