aurora pools in lexington ky will be installing our new 15x30x54 wilbur quest pool may 13th i purchased the pool and install for 7000k this includes alum pool/ 9 inch resin top rails/ 25 mil designer liner ,2hp 2speed pump, 400lb sand filter,grand entry steps, electric aoutomatic cleaner, solar cover, startup chem, and maintenance kit. the installer will have to level yard with bobcat highest spot would be around 3footalong one side of pool. they are using vermiculite base with pool cove and gorilla bottom . i plan on putting deck all around pool 6 foot on sides 8 foot on ends with railing and steps. another 4800k which makes a total of $11,800 does this sound about right on price. all i will have to do is put water in it and swim. any thought or suggestions good or bad deeply appreciated thx anthony
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That doesn't sound too bad. If they're having to excavate 3' on one side that's a lot of extra work and that's a lot of decking too.
yeah i fugured i am paying around 2500 more but everything is going to be done professionaly correct and best of all i dont have to do it. what about the pump size and filter combo. also would you guys put deck above toprails. that way no one would ever be standing directly on them just jumping in and sitting off of the deck thx
The pump's too big but since it's a 2-speed it'll be fine if they won't exchange it for something smaller. The filter looks like a good size for that pool.
Oh, and I forgot earlier! Welcome to TFP!
Oh, and I forgot earlier! Welcome to TFP!
thx for the welcome. and your answers. what is yor opinion on deck above toprails. i plan on getting a solid winter cover and attaching it to deck somehow. i have 2labs and a germanshepherd dont want to have to go diving for a dog in winter lol
I really don't have an opinion on the rails. Mine is below the rail with about 1/8" clearance so I can get the winter cover on and weighted down. However our top rails are walk-on rated so that makes a difference.
And maintain the water quality!!wildwilly1 said:
Did you get a proper drop based test kit like recommneded in Pool School?
I don't know what chemicals are included but you may not want to even use them, if you haven't read pool school make sure to do that several times.
The gorilla pad is not a cushion pad, it is a 1/16" geotextile fabric used solely to prevent tears in the liner from rocks, roots, glass, nut grass, etc. It's not a big deal to use it even if not warranted for your site but just be aware that it provides no cushion value at all and the liner will probably show the crease in the fabric where it was folded - mine does.
The deck over the rail is personal preference, you just need a realistic way to service the pool (get the rail off) if you need to.
Good luck, hope it all goes well!
no i havnt got a test kit yet i will have to . they are not even installing the pool until may 13th. what about the vermiculite versus sand bottom
If you have a choice of vermiculite over sand I'd go with the vermiculite. It will pack harder than sand. You won't get foot prints to trap dirt.
Just my 0.02 !!
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- Jul 4, 2012
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I moved into a house last summer with an above ground pool and the deck was built over the top rails. It seems the deck has settled ever so slightly so the gap between the deck and the top rail was too narrow to pull my winter cover through when I closed. Not a huge deal, just had to remove a couple of boards and cut them down before re-attaching. Not a terrible inconvenience by any means, but there will probably come a time where you need to do something similar or lift a top rail to replace a liner or something like that.
yeah i am trying to figure out the best set up for getting to top rails . can you guys think of anything else i might need besides a good water kit i am going to do the bbb method .
Have you thought about storage for all the pool accessories? Perhaps under your deck....i've seen some neat below deck storage before with hinged lids and pistons to hold them open......
Out door shower head?
What about maintenance under your deck? gravel? pine straw , nothing?
Out door shower head?
What about maintenance under your deck? gravel? pine straw , nothing?