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You make some great points here. Pressure cleaner: 1) Lasts longer, does not breakdown as much. 2) Can leave in the pool pull time. The less work I have to do the better. 3) No need to extension or power cords. 4) Larger capacity for debris. This is for a new pool, so pressure cleaner...

For a rectangular L-shaped pool with a tanning ledge, which would you pick and why?

Nice pool! What did you use for the steps from the tanning shelf into the pool (vinyl or something else? Do you like the two tiered bench in the deep end (verse all one level)?

For the pool cleaner, I was thinking about this back in 2022. Is this still good or is there something better? Polaris Vac Sweep 380 including booster pump

Nice pool, I really like the orientation of the bench. What are the dimensions of your pool? What did you use for the pool entry steps. It looks like you went with the prefabricated steps instead of vinyl covered. I have heard this works a lot better (less chance of vinyl issues)?

Regarding the bench in the deep end. Should we just do one off the the side (in the corner of the pool) or have it run the entire length of the deep end?

1) What Pentair Cartridge system would you suggest for "oversizing" it? Clean & Clear® Plus Cartridge Filters 2) The largest one I see is 150GPM. 3) Should I buy and extra cartridge to keep on hand for easy swaps? 4) Can I clean the cartridge myself?

Something like this for the Bypass valve? https://poolproductscanada.ca/products/pentair-smart-heater-bypass-kit-462048?srsltid=AfmBOorLbvLWDxTu4aZO5wAtxBiSdY1id16I5mcNTuwO-VSAnEqeArnt

This was an equipment list I put together in 2022. Has anything changed or been upgraded or does everything still look guide for today? PUMP Pentair Intelliflo VS: IntelliFlo® Variable Speed® High Performance Pool Pump - TradeGrade FILTER Pentair Clean & Clear Cartridge System: Clean &...

If it breaks and the repair is too expensive, would I be able to just leave it broken since it is "not required"?

Thanks everyone for the great replies. Coping will be 10-12''. I will then add another 36'' of interlock around the pool. Where we live, the interlock can easily run $25sf (labor and material) so the cost of more hardscape can end up being more expensive than the pool when completing large...

What size heater do I need for this pool (BTUs) if it is 8’ deep in the deep end? Is 8’ deep enough for diving or should I go deeper? Is 6 return inlets enough for this size pool? Where should these be located around the pool? Should each inlet be homerun to the equipment? Are two skimmers...

Is there any value in placing the lights only on one side of the pool (closest to the house) so the pool is illuminated, but you don't get the actual glare / shine of lights aiming directly at you when viewing the pool from the house? Is it better to just space the lights equally around the...

Thanks. When you say pump/filter system does that include pool temperature? Does the system allow for programming a schedule for heat (e.g. hotter on weekends cooler on weekdays)?

The pool has 5-6 lights. Was thinking they would all be controlled together. Any benefit to separating them? Back to my original question, exactly what can I connect to the automation?

There is no spa. The pool will have 2 skimmers, 6 returns, 2 main drains, pool filler, pressure cleaner, 6 lights, 2 bubblers, SWCG and sand filter (maybe cartridge). I want the ability to control as much as possible. Never had a pool before, so not exactly sure what automation will allow me...

What exactly can be hooked up to this? Pricing out a pool and need to know exactly what to ask/specify the contractor to include for automation.

Is a return typically installed near the floor in the deep end? If not, should a return outlet be located near the bottom of the pool in the deep end so the warm water rises up (eliminate cold areas when swimming down)?

PUMP: Pentair Intelliflo VS: IntelliFlo® Variable Speed® High Performance Pool Pump - TradeGrade FILTER: Pentair Clean & Clear Cartridge System: Clean & Clear® Plus Cartridge Filter- TradeGrade HEATER: Pentair 300,000 BTU master temp natural gas heater: MasterTemp® High Performance Pool and Spa...

Understood. Have a question about return jets; should one return jet be located near the floor in the deep end to help ensure there are no cold spots?

@Jimrahbe I am looking at the Pentair Intellicenter (IntelliCenter® Control System -TradeGrade). Is this a good system? What exactly does it allow me to control and what are the benefits of being able to control remotely?

Would this setup also put a lot of extra stress on the pump? It seems like the pump would need to push a much larger volume of water?

I thought you meant there was some requirement for an exhaust fan like in a laundry room without windows. Of course a natural gas combustible heater will require proper PVC venting for air intake / exhaust. Thanks for elaborating. How would multiple lines connect to the pool equipment? I am...

#4: was thinking about using this just to fill the pool and top up water when necessary. Can these be run manually (so I don't keep filling the pool if there is a leak)? #5: so backwash not required with cartridge filters? Any benefit to have a backwash plumbed into my ABS drains in the event...

We are quoting out a Vinyl pool. It is 18x42 with an additional 8x20 tanning shelf. Depth is 4' in the shallow end and 8' in the deep end. Various companies are proposing Pentair, Jandy & Hayward for the equipment. We are leaning towards Pentair. This is what we are thinking of using...