If you were to build another new pool...
What features/equipment would you insist on...or get rid of...
I'm trying to finalize some plans/ideas for a pool build in the spring. IG gunite, ~30-35K gal, roughly 38' long x 16-24' wide x 3 1/2'-8' deep freeform, SWCG, ~1000 sq ft concrete decking, beach entry and suntan shelf/baja step, 2 color changing lights, pool finish undecided as of yet...
I live in south Louisiana so I'm not considering a spa, it just woulnd't be utilized much. I'll probably add a couple small water features from a raised attached planter and bubblers in the beach entry and/or baja step. No large waterfalls or grottos (in south LA, I'd call that a critter sanctuary). I'll wait a year to consider a heater unil I know if it's needed or not, but would probably be more interested in gas heat than heat pump, for occasional fall/winter use.
I'm up to 4 PB estimates now and most are coming in at the same price range give or take a few $K, not enough $$ difference to make a decision on other than getting a good warm and fuzzy feeling and checking the BBB and references, but none of them itemize the pool equipment by name and model, just general "pool pump, sand filter, SWG, PVC plumbing" etc... I want to be able to pin this down to specific items to request for installation. I'm a detail guy.
So if you had it to do all over again (minus all the anxiety and waiting) what equipment would you insist on? or against...
Plumbing configuration and sizing? Filter type and brand? SWCG type and brand? Pump size and brand? Lights, drains, returns, scuppers, automation and controllers...
I've been trolling TFP for a couple months now and have learned a tremendous amount. There's a wealth of un-biased knowledge here that I'd like to keep absorbing. I already feel much more educated. Thanks in advance for any responses on this.
Jim
What features/equipment would you insist on...or get rid of...
I'm trying to finalize some plans/ideas for a pool build in the spring. IG gunite, ~30-35K gal, roughly 38' long x 16-24' wide x 3 1/2'-8' deep freeform, SWCG, ~1000 sq ft concrete decking, beach entry and suntan shelf/baja step, 2 color changing lights, pool finish undecided as of yet...
I live in south Louisiana so I'm not considering a spa, it just woulnd't be utilized much. I'll probably add a couple small water features from a raised attached planter and bubblers in the beach entry and/or baja step. No large waterfalls or grottos (in south LA, I'd call that a critter sanctuary). I'll wait a year to consider a heater unil I know if it's needed or not, but would probably be more interested in gas heat than heat pump, for occasional fall/winter use.
I'm up to 4 PB estimates now and most are coming in at the same price range give or take a few $K, not enough $$ difference to make a decision on other than getting a good warm and fuzzy feeling and checking the BBB and references, but none of them itemize the pool equipment by name and model, just general "pool pump, sand filter, SWG, PVC plumbing" etc... I want to be able to pin this down to specific items to request for installation. I'm a detail guy.
So if you had it to do all over again (minus all the anxiety and waiting) what equipment would you insist on? or against...
Plumbing configuration and sizing? Filter type and brand? SWCG type and brand? Pump size and brand? Lights, drains, returns, scuppers, automation and controllers...
I've been trolling TFP for a couple months now and have learned a tremendous amount. There's a wealth of un-biased knowledge here that I'd like to keep absorbing. I already feel much more educated. Thanks in advance for any responses on this.
Jim