Hello to all,
We are getting ready to qualify vendors, bids & designs, then select and build [I will post the whole pool process here, including the summer kitchen of all before and afters].
After reading many more of your posts, what I would like to acheive w the help of everyone, is to compile a list of all the suggested changes on years of experience w your pools. As we all know, sometimes you just have to live through it or figure it out over time. W all the experience here, I am hoping to accomplish a list of best practices that I can incorporate into our design and build. Trouble Free Pool does not mean maintenance free, but I would like to optimize your experiences, good or bad, to help make the best pool possible, then pass my experiences back on for future pool owners.
Here is what I know today:
14K gallons IG Pool w spa & sunning shelf, approx 16' x 20 w additional 7.5' tanning shelf [18-12"], depth 4' x 5.6' x 3.6'
Rectangular to match geometrics of house - pool runs S-N w N side next to summer kitchen to be
spa w custom seating for both tall people and other so shoulders neck will be in water w out hunching over, extra jets
an additional sitting shelf 13' x 2' by 18" not looking into the sun
4 sq columns w two scuppers & two for potted plants on wall w equipment behind for optimal pressure & friction reduction
additional electrical outlets and 4-6 irrigation taps w lines for potted plants
extensive drainage system / volleyball sleeves
No trees in yard or neighbors, only palm trees...our backyard has only grass
summer kitchen is 20' x 34' w gas stove, gas/wood burning fireplace, flatscreen & stereo...S-Kitchen runs E-W w west side enclosed from sun w fireplace & wall - S side open to pool, gas stove on N side since 11 mo's per yr wind is from S and blows smoke out and away
That is it.. w these potential design dimensions, I am hoping to get your advice & experience on cleaning and filtering systems, and anything else you think we need to change, eliminate or enhance.
Thank you very much,
tstex
We are getting ready to qualify vendors, bids & designs, then select and build [I will post the whole pool process here, including the summer kitchen of all before and afters].
After reading many more of your posts, what I would like to acheive w the help of everyone, is to compile a list of all the suggested changes on years of experience w your pools. As we all know, sometimes you just have to live through it or figure it out over time. W all the experience here, I am hoping to accomplish a list of best practices that I can incorporate into our design and build. Trouble Free Pool does not mean maintenance free, but I would like to optimize your experiences, good or bad, to help make the best pool possible, then pass my experiences back on for future pool owners.
Here is what I know today:
14K gallons IG Pool w spa & sunning shelf, approx 16' x 20 w additional 7.5' tanning shelf [18-12"], depth 4' x 5.6' x 3.6'
Rectangular to match geometrics of house - pool runs S-N w N side next to summer kitchen to be
spa w custom seating for both tall people and other so shoulders neck will be in water w out hunching over, extra jets
an additional sitting shelf 13' x 2' by 18" not looking into the sun
4 sq columns w two scuppers & two for potted plants on wall w equipment behind for optimal pressure & friction reduction
additional electrical outlets and 4-6 irrigation taps w lines for potted plants
extensive drainage system / volleyball sleeves
No trees in yard or neighbors, only palm trees...our backyard has only grass
summer kitchen is 20' x 34' w gas stove, gas/wood burning fireplace, flatscreen & stereo...S-Kitchen runs E-W w west side enclosed from sun w fireplace & wall - S side open to pool, gas stove on N side since 11 mo's per yr wind is from S and blows smoke out and away
That is it.. w these potential design dimensions, I am hoping to get your advice & experience on cleaning and filtering systems, and anything else you think we need to change, eliminate or enhance.
Thank you very much,
tstex