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Long overdue update on my owner build. After an extended delay and some changes we finally started construction. Gunite is complete and next step is waterline & coping. It has definitely been a learning experience. Decided to do the plumbing and electrical myself. I'm sure this will end up...

Thanks, will do. I have been looking around on the CMP website. Do you have any opinion on their "ring" drain vs. two traditional round drains? https://www.c-m-p.com/pool-products/white-goods/vgb-drains-and-suctions/ring-drains/

OK, thanks. Do you know of a good online distributor of CMP products that would sell to an owner builder?

What is the main advantage of installing the drain bucket in the floor vs. stubbing out the pipes? Are you saying that with the drain bucket installed, the drain covers will sit more flush with the floor?

Any advice on specific skimmers and main drains (round) and where to source them? We are looking for something with a dark grey / charcoal color as we are using a dark pebble (black onyx or similar). Also, need a main drain with a bottom outlet. I am planning on just stubbing 2" pipes through...

What is the general consensus on venturi skimmers vs. traditional skimmers? I am planning on 2.

I can see where what I wrote could be confusing. The shallow to deep transition will not start immediately but toward the middle of the pool to divide it into roughly 15 feet of shallow end, 12 feet of shallow to deep transition, and 16' of deep end.

You have convinced me. Changing specs to all Jandy style. The equipment pad will be 18-24" above water level. I assumed the purpose of the check valve was to hold the vacuum as in your water in a straw analogy. Does the pump have an internal mechanism that does this to keep the water from...

Thanks for the insights. I am planning on using Jandy style valves at any location I will be continually adjusting but am considering the ball valves at the locations that will only get one adjustment after construction (to set relative water flow) and them hopefully never moved again. Does...

First, thanks in advance to everyone who contributes their time and knowledge in helping others like myself with this process that can sometimes seem overwhelming. As the thread title says, we are about to start the process of building an inground gunite pool north of Houston. We are about to...