Hello all new to the forum and new to pools in general. After some extremely poor service from 2 local pool providers and some bloated quotes I have decided to attempt a DIY fiberglass pool project myself. Small backyard area. Now to be clear on the DIY I will still be using contractors for installation I will just be subbing out that work and purchasing the pool shell and all necessary equipment on my own and working with a traveling installer. Yes I am aware of the challenges of not having a local contact but I have screened this installer direct from the factory I am purchasing the shell from so I feel as good as I can.
I have about 30 days to purchase all the necessary items I will need to have on site for thus saving money from him playing middleman. I can read and read and read online but I still don't know what I don't know yet. So I just wanted to put out my initial thoughts on what I plan to purchase.
Please give your thoughts on the following.
1. Please help me fill in the blanks of what I am missing. When you buy this you then also need that, etc.
2. Am I looking at good quality equipment suitable to the size pool I am looking at.
3. Any other thoughts to keep down the budget and still have a quality long lasting setup.
So here is what I "think" I want to purchase so far.
$9250 Shipped. Caribbean Bay Pool Shell 12 x 25 "Calabash" Freeform
$650 Shipped. Pentair Variable Speed Pump Model 342001
$75 Shipped. Pentair in line chlorinator Model 320 series
$300 Shipped. Pentair Cartridge Filter 100 system Model 160316
$1400 Shipped. Hayward HP50A heat pump/cooler (13k gallon rating pool is approximately 6500 gallons)
$250 Shipped. Pentair LED Light 77360300
$250 Shipped. Solar cover and reel. Have not finalized brand of solar cover yet.
$100. Equipment Pad
I realize I still need assistance with concrete, gravel backfill, excavation, plumbing, electrical, and various misc fittings. So please help me poke holes in my initial thoughts so that I can get this figured out and order all the equipment in the next 30 days. Again I truly don't know what I don't know so I truly appreciate any input both good and bad. Pictures to come as the project develops. Thank you!!!
I have about 30 days to purchase all the necessary items I will need to have on site for thus saving money from him playing middleman. I can read and read and read online but I still don't know what I don't know yet. So I just wanted to put out my initial thoughts on what I plan to purchase.
Please give your thoughts on the following.
1. Please help me fill in the blanks of what I am missing. When you buy this you then also need that, etc.
2. Am I looking at good quality equipment suitable to the size pool I am looking at.
3. Any other thoughts to keep down the budget and still have a quality long lasting setup.
So here is what I "think" I want to purchase so far.
$9250 Shipped. Caribbean Bay Pool Shell 12 x 25 "Calabash" Freeform
$650 Shipped. Pentair Variable Speed Pump Model 342001
$75 Shipped. Pentair in line chlorinator Model 320 series
$300 Shipped. Pentair Cartridge Filter 100 system Model 160316
$1400 Shipped. Hayward HP50A heat pump/cooler (13k gallon rating pool is approximately 6500 gallons)
$250 Shipped. Pentair LED Light 77360300
$250 Shipped. Solar cover and reel. Have not finalized brand of solar cover yet.
$100. Equipment Pad
I realize I still need assistance with concrete, gravel backfill, excavation, plumbing, electrical, and various misc fittings. So please help me poke holes in my initial thoughts so that I can get this figured out and order all the equipment in the next 30 days. Again I truly don't know what I don't know so I truly appreciate any input both good and bad. Pictures to come as the project develops. Thank you!!!