Pool rookie here working on a small play pool. Wife, 3 young kids, dog, and cat are all looking forward to something to fill the dirt lot behind our new home.
Insert pool here:
My Brother-in-law (BIL) is with Zodiac Pool Systems, so between him and his co-worker contacts who have OB'd before, I'm getting a lot of help. That being said, it's becoming more clear to me that I'm going to need all the help I can get so I thought I'd start a thread here to show progress and get feedback and advice. Apologizing in advance because I'm going to be asking a lot of stipid questions!
Goals and Design Notes:
-Want to maintain some grass in the yard (dog(s)), but add a lot of decking along with the pool.
-A small ~24" rise at the back of our lot lends itself well to a raised rear bond beam wall and rear planter.
-We like the look of geometric pools, and wanted a large baja step area to lounge in.
I designed the pool in Sketchup for dimensions/layout, and some basic concept visualization. Forgive the textures, they weren't really the focus... in general it's no pro job but it did the trick...
Pool dimensions:
27' x 19'/15', 430 sq ft surface, 15680 gal (not large)
4', 5.5', 4.5' (not deep)
Materials:
My wife has specifics all listed out, so I will update and post pics when she gives them to me, but the plan is tumbled travertine decking, coping and wall caps, stacked stone veneer on the wall, Wet Edge Pebble Prism "Kaleidescope" color interior finish, Noble 6" teal waterline tile, 1"x2 teal step accent tile, two 24" smooth scuppers in the wide columns, with 2 Grand Effects gas fire bowls on top, 3 LED bubblers on the baja.
Equipment:
I'm working with my BIL on the equipment, and here's what I have confirmed with him so far. The rest we will be locking in this weekend and I'll update.
Jandy VS ePump 2.0hp
Jandy CV460D Cartridge
Jandy PDA-P4 w/iAqualink RS-P4 automation
Jandy JE3000TR Heat Pump
Caretaker In-Floor Cleaning System
A&A QuikDekClor ANA-201-819
Current status:
We have Plans and Engineering done, and the whole package is submitted for permits and HOA approvals as of earlier this week. Hoping to hear back soon.
Next steps:
I need bids! HAVE TO make the time to start calling subs and getting quotes this coming week.
Trying to put a big hole in the ground and fill it with water is a much more consuming process than I ever imagined...
Insert pool here:
My Brother-in-law (BIL) is with Zodiac Pool Systems, so between him and his co-worker contacts who have OB'd before, I'm getting a lot of help. That being said, it's becoming more clear to me that I'm going to need all the help I can get so I thought I'd start a thread here to show progress and get feedback and advice. Apologizing in advance because I'm going to be asking a lot of stipid questions!
Goals and Design Notes:
-Want to maintain some grass in the yard (dog(s)), but add a lot of decking along with the pool.
-A small ~24" rise at the back of our lot lends itself well to a raised rear bond beam wall and rear planter.
-We like the look of geometric pools, and wanted a large baja step area to lounge in.
I designed the pool in Sketchup for dimensions/layout, and some basic concept visualization. Forgive the textures, they weren't really the focus... in general it's no pro job but it did the trick...
Pool dimensions:
27' x 19'/15', 430 sq ft surface, 15680 gal (not large)
4', 5.5', 4.5' (not deep)
Materials:
My wife has specifics all listed out, so I will update and post pics when she gives them to me, but the plan is tumbled travertine decking, coping and wall caps, stacked stone veneer on the wall, Wet Edge Pebble Prism "Kaleidescope" color interior finish, Noble 6" teal waterline tile, 1"x2 teal step accent tile, two 24" smooth scuppers in the wide columns, with 2 Grand Effects gas fire bowls on top, 3 LED bubblers on the baja.
Equipment:
I'm working with my BIL on the equipment, and here's what I have confirmed with him so far. The rest we will be locking in this weekend and I'll update.
Jandy VS ePump 2.0hp
Jandy CV460D Cartridge
Jandy PDA-P4 w/iAqualink RS-P4 automation
Jandy JE3000TR Heat Pump
Caretaker In-Floor Cleaning System
A&A QuikDekClor ANA-201-819
Current status:
We have Plans and Engineering done, and the whole package is submitted for permits and HOA approvals as of earlier this week. Hoping to hear back soon.
Next steps:
I need bids! HAVE TO make the time to start calling subs and getting quotes this coming week.
Trying to put a big hole in the ground and fill it with water is a much more consuming process than I ever imagined...