Hello all, I am new to the forum.
I am in the planning/information gathering stages and have a few questions. I appreciate everyone's opinion and patience. Thank you!
I live in Malverne on Long Island, NY - hot summers, cold winters. I will surely be using an electric heat pump (will close pool in September).
We've decided on in-ground, somewhere in the 14-16' by 27-30ish range, but still debating between vinyl and fiberglass. My first question regards Viking vs San Juan. I like Vikings designs better, but want to make sure there isn't a huge difference between manufacturers.
Next question regards fiberglass and metals in water. I read in an old thread (2010) that if your water is prone to metals, such as iron, that fiberglass can stain. Is this accurate? Does anyone have experience with this problem.
Because of my metal situation, I plan to use a Sand filter utilizing filterglass. I've read that filterglass media produces a charge that attracks metals and filters them out. Thoughts?
My last question (for now) deals with in-floor filtration. We have large oak trees and evergreens in our yard that almost completely cover the proposed pool area. There will be heavy leaf fall and pollen getting into the pool. I was going to get an automatic vacuum, but thought an in-floor filtration system might be better.
Thanks again for your help!
Michelle
I am in the planning/information gathering stages and have a few questions. I appreciate everyone's opinion and patience. Thank you!
I live in Malverne on Long Island, NY - hot summers, cold winters. I will surely be using an electric heat pump (will close pool in September).
We've decided on in-ground, somewhere in the 14-16' by 27-30ish range, but still debating between vinyl and fiberglass. My first question regards Viking vs San Juan. I like Vikings designs better, but want to make sure there isn't a huge difference between manufacturers.
Next question regards fiberglass and metals in water. I read in an old thread (2010) that if your water is prone to metals, such as iron, that fiberglass can stain. Is this accurate? Does anyone have experience with this problem.
Because of my metal situation, I plan to use a Sand filter utilizing filterglass. I've read that filterglass media produces a charge that attracks metals and filters them out. Thoughts?
My last question (for now) deals with in-floor filtration. We have large oak trees and evergreens in our yard that almost completely cover the proposed pool area. There will be heavy leaf fall and pollen getting into the pool. I was going to get an automatic vacuum, but thought an in-floor filtration system might be better.
Thanks again for your help!
Michelle