I am new to this forum and about to finalize a contract to have my first pool (In Ground) put in. I have narrowed my decision down between two builders of which they are both seem to be on the same page on almost everthing but the issue of a seperate spa pump. PB#1 says I will get more spa therapy action out of the spa and jets with a separate pump (2HP Jandy Stealth Pump for 6 Back Spa Jets) and is definitely worth it and recommended if I can fit it into the budget and PB#2 says that I don't need an additional pump as the spa will be fine working the Pool and Spa off of one pump with the (Sta Rite Intellipro VS for 4 Back Jets and a Back Jet Pack). I will also have a Rock Water Fall/Feature and I want my waterfall to run when I am in spa mode. I will put the pumps that each builder is specking below. I am very confused at this moment on this issue and any help or advise you can give on this issue before i sign a contract would be greatly appreciated.
Texas Region
25'6" x 33' Free form Pool 3.5' to 7' deep with 18" Raised 5'6" x 8'6" Spa
24K Gallons
Pool and Spa Ozone, UV and Chlorinator Sanitation Systems
Large Rock Waterfall Water feature
Gunite with Peable Finish
Cartridge Filter
Polaris 280 Pool Cleaner
400K BTU Heater
2LED Color Lights in Pool 1LED Color Light in Spa
Flagstone Coping w/ Ceramic/Porcelain Water Tile
Spa Air Blower
Autofill
Overflow
Handheld Wireless Controller
PB#1 Pump Specifications
Pool Filter Pump / Spa Pump (Pool & 2 Volcano Jets on Floor) - 2HP Jandy E Pump VS
Waterfall Pump - 1.5Hp Jandy Flo Pro Pump
Spa Pump (6 Waterway Jets) - 2HP Jandy Stealth Pump
Polaris Cleaner - 3/4HP Polaris Pump
PB#2 Pump Specifications
Pool Filter Pump / Spa Pump (2 Floor jets and 4 Twirly Birds and 1 Spa Pack) - Sta Rite Intellipro VS
Waterfall Pump - Sta Rite 2HP Max E Pro
Polaris Cleaner - Polaris 280 w/ Booster Pump
Texas Region
25'6" x 33' Free form Pool 3.5' to 7' deep with 18" Raised 5'6" x 8'6" Spa
24K Gallons
Pool and Spa Ozone, UV and Chlorinator Sanitation Systems
Large Rock Waterfall Water feature
Gunite with Peable Finish
Cartridge Filter
Polaris 280 Pool Cleaner
400K BTU Heater
2LED Color Lights in Pool 1LED Color Light in Spa
Flagstone Coping w/ Ceramic/Porcelain Water Tile
Spa Air Blower
Autofill
Overflow
Handheld Wireless Controller
PB#1 Pump Specifications
Pool Filter Pump / Spa Pump (Pool & 2 Volcano Jets on Floor) - 2HP Jandy E Pump VS
Waterfall Pump - 1.5Hp Jandy Flo Pro Pump
Spa Pump (6 Waterway Jets) - 2HP Jandy Stealth Pump
Polaris Cleaner - 3/4HP Polaris Pump
PB#2 Pump Specifications
Pool Filter Pump / Spa Pump (2 Floor jets and 4 Twirly Birds and 1 Spa Pack) - Sta Rite Intellipro VS
Waterfall Pump - Sta Rite 2HP Max E Pro
Polaris Cleaner - Polaris 280 w/ Booster Pump