Search results

  1. M

    pool + raised spa: two safety covers or one?

    Hi, I have a pool with a raised spa (~3') on the side and am looking to get a safety cover. Some places said to go with two separate covers and run cabling on the wall of the spa and another suggested to go with a single cover with it going up and over the spa. Any thoughts on either options...
  2. M

    Air bubbles not coming out of one set of jets

    Some info on Spa: I have a fairly large spa at approx 1200gals. Measures 7.5' L x 8.5' W x 3' D with a 1.5' wide bench all the way around at 1.5' deep. My builder put in 18 jets...two groups of 3 jets on each side, two groups of 2 jets on outer side and two single jets along pool side. It's...
  3. M

    Jandy Automation Costs

    In the process of building a new inground pool and attached spa w/spillover. It will have all Jandy components (CV580 filter, AquaPure 1400 SWG, 2hp variable speed pump, Legacy 400k BTU heater, 2hp blower for spa, 3hp jet pump for spa). My question is what's needed to fully automate everything...
  4. M

    Ready to pull the trigger on a new IG pool build...thoughts?

    First off, I'd like to thank everyone for contributing to such an informative site. After talking to 6 pool builders, I think I'm ready to sign a contract for my new pool. Here is my proposed setup, please let me know what you think and if I should change anything... 22x45 gunite free form...
  5. M

    Is using Bluestone coping/deck a bad idea with SWG?

    I already have a Bluestone patio and would love to have it around my pool to keep it all in the same stone, but I was leaning towards a quartzite patio/coping for around the pool due to concerns of erosion from the SWG. My pool builder said I can he can install a Bluestone patio/coping along...
  6. M

    Stone Patio: expansion gap or directly rebarred to pool?

    I live in NJ and have gotten different views on whether to install the pool patio with an expansion gap or directly connected to the pool. I'm looking to put in a Norwegian Buff patio without the traditional coping. The coping will be part of the stone patio so it would look seemless to the...
  7. M

    Anyone use Prestige Pool & Patio in Congers, NY?

    Does anyone have any opinions on Prestige Pool & Patio located in Congers, NY? I tried to search for reviews online and only found two...both were bad reviews. I met with Michael Leone. Thanks
  8. M

    SWG pools and natural stone decking corrosion...true/myth?

    I'm looking to put in a new pool and different builders are saying different things about SWG pools and whether or not they will damage natural stone coping/decking. I'm looking at Tennessee Crab Orchard or Norwiegan Buff for the stonework and would like to also have the stone laid underwater...
  9. M

    Anyone use Anthony&Sylvan in the northern NJ area?

    I live in Bergen county, NJ and wanted to get some feedback for those in my area that have used Anthony & Sylvan to build your pool. I've talked with several pool builders and A&S prices were MUCH less than everyone else. Also, the patio will be Tennessee Crab Orchard and the...
  10. M

    Thoughts on equipment for a new pool.

    Hello everyone. I live in northern NJ and am looking to put in a new 800sqft free form gunite inground pool (deep end will only be 6'). I got a list of the pool equipment from a potential builder and wanted to get your thoughts on them. I'm not looking to spend a fortune on top of the line...