Ok, I've read the Hydraulics 101 sticky about 3 times now. Not sure I grasp it all, but getting there. I'm still struggling a bit with exactly how to best size pump options, pipe sizes, # of returns, # of skimmers, # of drains, etc. I have 4 quotes for what is essentially a 35' x 16' rectangular pool with 7' x 7' spa. I don't have exact layout yet, but the nearest edge of the pool will be within 40 ft of the equipment and spa probably 50 ft. The pool and spa are out of the ground a little so my guess is there's probably a 2-3 ft elevation change from equipment to pool (pool higher). As for water features, there really aren't any other than a couple bubblers on the tanning ledge. The spa will have 6 jets, unsure of specified jet size, but plan to ask what is being quoted. The PB's have quoted as follows...
PB1
Pool Pipes - unto 2.5" PVC
Returns - 4
Skimmers - 2
AquaStar Main Drains - 5 (2 per pump + 2 per spa)
MDX debris removal drain - 1
Pentair WhisperFlo 1.5 HP
IntelliFlo VS-3050
Spa Pipes - 3 inch suction, 2.5" return
6 Jets Waterway Therapy
Pentair MasterTemp 400K NG
Pentair Quad DE 100
This builder quoted an in-floor cleaning system PV3 w/MDX & Leaf Canister - 25 heads. I'm leaning towards removing it due to cost.
PB2
Returns - 3, 2" PVC
Intakes - 2.5" PVC
2 split suction VGB approved main drains
2 Skimmers
Jandy Stealth Pump
Jandy 460 Sqft Cartridge Filter
6 spa jets
Jandy 400K Heater
Spa split suction drains, 3" suction plumbing
Did not specify return size plumbing
PB3
Returns - 4, 1.5" PVC
Drains - 2, 2" PVC
Skimmers - 2
2HP Jandy E-Pump
Jandy 460 sqft Cartridge
Spa Jets 6
Jandy 400K Heater
Nothing else specified
PB1
Pool Pipes - unto 2.5" PVC
Returns - 4
Skimmers - 2
AquaStar Main Drains - 5 (2 per pump + 2 per spa)
MDX debris removal drain - 1
Pentair WhisperFlo 1.5 HP
IntelliFlo VS-3050
Spa Pipes - 3 inch suction, 2.5" return
6 Jets Waterway Therapy
Pentair MasterTemp 400K NG
Pentair Quad DE 100
This builder quoted an in-floor cleaning system PV3 w/MDX & Leaf Canister - 25 heads. I'm leaning towards removing it due to cost.
PB2
Returns - 3, 2" PVC
Intakes - 2.5" PVC
2 split suction VGB approved main drains
2 Skimmers
Jandy Stealth Pump
Jandy 460 Sqft Cartridge Filter
6 spa jets
Jandy 400K Heater
Spa split suction drains, 3" suction plumbing
Did not specify return size plumbing
PB3
Returns - 4, 1.5" PVC
Drains - 2, 2" PVC
Skimmers - 2
2HP Jandy E-Pump
Jandy 460 sqft Cartridge
Spa Jets 6
Jandy 400K Heater
Nothing else specified