Hello everyone, I'm new to tfp. While I grew up with a pool, I haven't owned one as an adult. Back then, sand filters were new to the scene, and when we converted from a de to sand it was a vastly improved system. But that was 30 years ago. My wife an I are considering a 32x16 radiant oval that will be buried for a built in look. It will have a 3 foot concrete deck surrounding it ( I've been told this is mandatory for the hard winter cover I want also) as well as a swg system and pentair filtration...
Okay, so here comes the questions....we considered all three types of pools. The wife doesn't care for gunite...so that's out. I did a ton of research on the builder I'm planning to use. They are family run for over 50 years and there just isn't any negative words on him anywhere...all great reviews. So I'm confident he's the right guy. I considered a fiberglass pool and there is a highly rated installer in my area but being a former boat owner I know what the sun ultimately does to a gel coat. Not to mention that tfp research tells me not so much love for a fg pool. I've found older threads on radiant installs...are folks happy with them? Also, I'm seeking advice on what to watch here...I know I'm getting pentair equipment but what size is the best for my size pool? Also, is one skimmer and one return enough?
I greatly appreciate the sharing of knowledge on tfp and since I'm just starting out I'd love to know exactly what to get. We plan on cut in steps, a light kit and we are just under 30 grand at this point. I plan to post pictures of the install and I'm hoping to do it early spring of 2017. So before I sign on the dotted line...your thoughts? Thanks!
Okay, so here comes the questions....we considered all three types of pools. The wife doesn't care for gunite...so that's out. I did a ton of research on the builder I'm planning to use. They are family run for over 50 years and there just isn't any negative words on him anywhere...all great reviews. So I'm confident he's the right guy. I considered a fiberglass pool and there is a highly rated installer in my area but being a former boat owner I know what the sun ultimately does to a gel coat. Not to mention that tfp research tells me not so much love for a fg pool. I've found older threads on radiant installs...are folks happy with them? Also, I'm seeking advice on what to watch here...I know I'm getting pentair equipment but what size is the best for my size pool? Also, is one skimmer and one return enough?
I greatly appreciate the sharing of knowledge on tfp and since I'm just starting out I'd love to know exactly what to get. We plan on cut in steps, a light kit and we are just under 30 grand at this point. I plan to post pictures of the install and I'm hoping to do it early spring of 2017. So before I sign on the dotted line...your thoughts? Thanks!