Hello from Alabama. About to attempt a DIY pool & spa install.

[kalgwl]

Hello everyone. learning a lot from the information on here but have a lot to learn.

DIY pool project & would appreciate any advice or suggestions.

I'm planning to install an 18x36 steel walled vinyl lined pool with a full width steel step and a Sunbelt brand 89” round spillover spa.

Below is a list of things I plan to use (Would love advice or any suggestions) :

Hayward 200k Heater for spa only (Not planning to heat the pool) **Not purchased yet**

Hayward Omnilogic controller **Not purchased yet**

S.R. Smith LED light system **Not purchased yet**

Hayward 1.5hp super pump for pool only (Wishing I would have ordered a variable speed instead)
Haywrd 2.0hp super pump for spa

LED Lights will be the S.R. Smith PooLux system **Not purchased yet**


Thanks,
Greg

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!

An ambitious plan. Good for you. Other members are very much into design and 'bling', so watch your wallet!

I agree on the VS pump. You really only need one pump. Automation with that would make the use of the spa much easier.

How do you plan to chlorinate? Read this Pool School - How to Chlorinate Your Pool

Take care

 

[YippeeSkippy]

Hey! We'd love to follow along with your build if you want to take pictures and talk us thru the build as you go.

Maddie

 

[kimkats]

Have to ask about the heater just for the spa. How will that work? The spa and pool will share water so......I guess you could isolate the spa. Not sure how that works.

Kim

 

[kalgwl]

Kim,
I plan to plum the system to go into spa only mode so it should stop circulating/spilling over into pool and only heat the water.
I will use a valve & actuator to divert water but welcome any advice.

 

[Busybee2498]

did you go with the S.R. Smith PooLux system?
if so do you like it? is it bright enough?

 

[kalgwl]

I decided to go with the CMP lights instead.

did you go with the S.R. Smith PooLux system?
if so do you like it? is it bright enough?