Tomorrow is Day 1 and I've really put off deciding on most things because with all the city's hoops we had to jump through for being near a hillside, our pool almost didn't happen.
We're in south-west LA with a beautiful ocean view. No trees in the yard to drop stuff in the pool, lots of sun, barely any rain.
My goal was to make the pool a blingy, beautiful reflection of the Pacific beyond. But tile is only a minor issue with all the other decisions to make-quickly!
Here is our plan:
And this is some of what is included with our bid:
(I know there will be some upgrades needed- so please throw any suggestions my way!)
31 x 15 pool (may try to add a foot to the width if this measurement is before rebar, shotcrete, plaster??) with 7.5', 18" raised spa
Pentair 400K Nat gas heater
Intelli-Flo Variable pump
420 sq. ft Cartridge Filter
3" P-trap
Spa- 6 jets w/ air venturi 5 return lines
Deep heat system 21/2" suctions
auto fill water system
over-flow system
3 way valves @ equip area, 11/2" pool vac line
220v timeclock w/gfci for 500 watt pool light and 100 watt spa light
plaster pool any color, adjustable eyeball fittings at return lines
Vortex anti entrapment covers on all drains
dual port skimmer
I have no idea what most of these things are (although I am reading "Pool School" like a madwoman and starting to understand...). My hubby is the type to just trust the builder, but I am always looking to learn and research better options that might be worth the upgrade!
The pool is set to be 3'-7', but I read 3' is a waste and that it is better to start at 3.5 or 4' so may change that with your input! Also, we can easily go deeper as well because our concrete pad has to start 12' down. Should we do an 8' deep pool?
I know the pool lighting does not seem right- I think I need to upgrade there as well.
I remember reading about being fully automated- what do I need to upgrade for that?
Thanks so much for taking a look and I look forward to sharing this journey with you!
We're in south-west LA with a beautiful ocean view. No trees in the yard to drop stuff in the pool, lots of sun, barely any rain.
My goal was to make the pool a blingy, beautiful reflection of the Pacific beyond. But tile is only a minor issue with all the other decisions to make-quickly!
Here is our plan:
And this is some of what is included with our bid:
(I know there will be some upgrades needed- so please throw any suggestions my way!)
31 x 15 pool (may try to add a foot to the width if this measurement is before rebar, shotcrete, plaster??) with 7.5', 18" raised spa
Pentair 400K Nat gas heater
Intelli-Flo Variable pump
420 sq. ft Cartridge Filter
3" P-trap
Spa- 6 jets w/ air venturi 5 return lines
Deep heat system 21/2" suctions
auto fill water system
over-flow system
3 way valves @ equip area, 11/2" pool vac line
220v timeclock w/gfci for 500 watt pool light and 100 watt spa light
plaster pool any color, adjustable eyeball fittings at return lines
Vortex anti entrapment covers on all drains
dual port skimmer
I have no idea what most of these things are (although I am reading "Pool School" like a madwoman and starting to understand...). My hubby is the type to just trust the builder, but I am always looking to learn and research better options that might be worth the upgrade!
The pool is set to be 3'-7', but I read 3' is a waste and that it is better to start at 3.5 or 4' so may change that with your input! Also, we can easily go deeper as well because our concrete pad has to start 12' down. Should we do an 8' deep pool?
I know the pool lighting does not seem right- I think I need to upgrade there as well.
I remember reading about being fully automated- what do I need to upgrade for that?
Thanks so much for taking a look and I look forward to sharing this journey with you!
I hope it is easy to do your "homework" with the PB's people. I will be on the look out for you reply.
I have complete faith in that fact as a Kindergarten teacher of 34 yrs. Saying no=them doing.
That was the lineup of Pentair stuff I was going to mention to my PB since he had already had some Pentair in mind. I definitely need to upgrade equipment and lighting here. Our house is fully solar right now. I don't think we have room for or would want that on the roof with everything else up there. Plus we have a clay tile roof...