Hi there,
First posting, so not sure if this is the proper location for the questions...
Looking to build a pool in my house, it will be the our first pool and my first pool build... I've done some construction before and I'm relatively handy...
Decided to build the pool myself to save on cost and hopefully enjoy the experience of creating something, though I will mostly use sub-contractors.
I'm going to build a 20'x40' pool, depth of 4' at ends and 5' in middle. We were going to do a Spa with spill-over and interesting steps into the pool, but now I'm thinking about an Automatic Pool Cover for the pool, do will have to change the plan to simple rectangular pool that will have a square spa inside the pool...
A few questions:
1- Is it worth changing the pool just for the automatic pool cover? My thought is that avoiding the fencing, door alarms, etc. saving on water evaporation, heating, etc. is worth the added expense of the pool cover and changing the pool design to simple design. What are your thoughts?
2- The Automatic Pool Cover I'd like to use is the concealed type with the under the coping tracks. I understand that the bond beam on the Cover Mechanism side needs to be 2" lower than the top of the rest of the bond beams. If I place a spa inside the pool, what would you set the height of the spa walls? I understand that I wouldn't be able to have a real spillover, but how would you set up the elevations for this so the spa and cover will both be functional and look good? Also, what would you set the skimmer elevation at?
3- My plan is to place the Spa on the same side as the Cover Concealment Bay, would that be an issue for using the spa from a convenience or functionality? Would I be leaning against the leading edge tube? Any input on this would be greatly appreciated...
4- Has anyone here installed their own Automatic Pool Cover? What brand did you use? Did you have an issue buying the kit? Was it difficult to install? Am I being overly ambitious or crazy thinking I can install it myself?
5- Any advice from professional installers would also be greatly appreciated. It seems that the popular 3-4 different companies all use the same type of tracks and same dimensions for the motor bay; any particular company is superior to another or is it simply a cost/preference call?
Any input would be appreciated and Best wishes.
First posting, so not sure if this is the proper location for the questions...
Looking to build a pool in my house, it will be the our first pool and my first pool build... I've done some construction before and I'm relatively handy...
Decided to build the pool myself to save on cost and hopefully enjoy the experience of creating something, though I will mostly use sub-contractors.
I'm going to build a 20'x40' pool, depth of 4' at ends and 5' in middle. We were going to do a Spa with spill-over and interesting steps into the pool, but now I'm thinking about an Automatic Pool Cover for the pool, do will have to change the plan to simple rectangular pool that will have a square spa inside the pool...
A few questions:
1- Is it worth changing the pool just for the automatic pool cover? My thought is that avoiding the fencing, door alarms, etc. saving on water evaporation, heating, etc. is worth the added expense of the pool cover and changing the pool design to simple design. What are your thoughts?
2- The Automatic Pool Cover I'd like to use is the concealed type with the under the coping tracks. I understand that the bond beam on the Cover Mechanism side needs to be 2" lower than the top of the rest of the bond beams. If I place a spa inside the pool, what would you set the height of the spa walls? I understand that I wouldn't be able to have a real spillover, but how would you set up the elevations for this so the spa and cover will both be functional and look good? Also, what would you set the skimmer elevation at?
3- My plan is to place the Spa on the same side as the Cover Concealment Bay, would that be an issue for using the spa from a convenience or functionality? Would I be leaning against the leading edge tube? Any input on this would be greatly appreciated...
4- Has anyone here installed their own Automatic Pool Cover? What brand did you use? Did you have an issue buying the kit? Was it difficult to install? Am I being overly ambitious or crazy thinking I can install it myself?
5- Any advice from professional installers would also be greatly appreciated. It seems that the popular 3-4 different companies all use the same type of tracks and same dimensions for the motor bay; any particular company is superior to another or is it simply a cost/preference call?
Any input would be appreciated and Best wishes.