18' x 36' pool build starting Monday.... like input from TFPers
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Heavenlytunes
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- Oct 25, 2020
- 175
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Autopilot Digital PPC1 (RC-35)
Anybody looking to build, having our second step be 2' wide was a great choice. The stairs go the width of the pool. The wide second step is a great place for adults to sit and enjoy a beverage and watch the kids play. We are glad we did that vs tanning ledge.
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A big thanks to TFPers for their input and suggestions. It helped our build turn out perfect and trouble free!
Wolfepack88
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- Jun 21, 2020
- 756
- Pool Size
- 17690
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
- May 3, 2014
- 58,260
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
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I had mine built last year (18x36). I asked for a 2nd skimmer when they got the walls and sun ledge figured out. I did that to get more water to the pump pad, but I guess I didn't explain that very well with the PB. The day they came out and hooked up the 3 returns they put all of them on one 1.5" line. So I had to talk to the kids putting it in that this didn't make sense. Three 1.5" lines to the pump.. one 1.5" line out??? They split it into two runs from the pump pad. I also had some deck jets and a slide, so I'm glad I got them to put In the 2nd skimmer. The pump moves a bit of water with everything on, it would have struggled without it.
Definitely go with variable speed. Saves a lot of energy and some utility company's offer energy efficiency rebates.
Since my pool was filled in October... I don't have much else to contribute.. still learning.
Definitely go with variable speed. Saves a lot of energy and some utility company's offer energy efficiency rebates.
Since my pool was filled in October... I don't have much else to contribute.. still learning.