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  1. NorCalX

    Planning phase for new pool-Advice appreciated

    This is a great tip! Thanks. I have no clue about patio drainage. I'm a computer guy. I know our gutters are routed underground to some type of draining system in the backyard but I have no idea about specifics. I'm expecting any pool construction to basically ruin the existing drainage...
  2. NorCalX

    Planning phase for new pool-Advice appreciated

    Will be putting a gate in addition to the automatic cover. I know it probably sounds like overkill but we have a 1 year old and are planning on at least one more addition to the family. I wasn't aware the cover should be opened for a set amount of time per week. I wonder if that becomes a...
  3. NorCalX

    Planning phase for new pool-Advice appreciated

    Thanks for that info. I was able to research this topic in more depth and found some examples. If I do the spillover outside the spillover mode can be linked with the pool cover to automatically turn off when it closes. Water circulation/filter is then handled without sharing until the...
  4. NorCalX

    Planning phase for new pool-Advice appreciated

    Thanks for the warning. I'm estimating up to 70k for my "dream" pool I understand the following are basically big ticket upgrade items above the normal pool features so I'm bracing myself -automatic pool cover adds approx. 10-12k -solar heating adds approx. 4-8k -waterfall/other features adds...
  5. NorCalX

    Planning phase for new pool-Advice appreciated

    My wife and I just purchased our first home and are already considering adding a pool to the backyard I have been through pool school and have been browsing other construction threads but I have some personalized questions if people have time. Background info We are at least 1 year away from...