I like the contrast in plaster and tile. I think it adds more interest.Prado and sons came over. Said the price of pebble tec is same as pebble sheen. I plan to keep the tiles around the pool and spa which is lined with small tiles. Initially thought a blue surf would match the royal blue tiles but now not sure if I need to go with a lighter shade so the bottom would be clearly visible. The contrast of the row of tiles on the steps would be seen clearly.
Agree. I read somewhere that they get most of the work subcontracted from the other guys. They do more of repair and resurfacing then dealing with equipments. What do you think of the 8900 quote for the pebble sheen he quoted. Which color have you selected?I know that paper & folder, they blew right through on me & didn't listen to a thing we actually wanted. My preference were the ones who took their time with me and answered me lol then took a few days to give me an estimate putting all the data & measurements to use
Agree. I read somewhere that they get most of the work subcontracted from the other guys. They do more of repair and resurfacing then dealing with equipments. What do you think of the 8900 quote for the pebble sheen he quoted. Which color have you selected?
Are you going with CDC pools or some other contractor. They are coming on the 9th.Mine is baja mini pebble sky blue cobolt so I don't know about any others but I went with a diff contractor tooView attachment 174874
Are you going with CDC pools or some other contractor. They are coming on the 9th.
This is odd. I would think it would be more time and trouble to preserve, protect, work around, and then re-establish an in-floor system, plus its intakes, then just cutting it all out and sealing it up. Like, a lot more. I would question this. Ask him exactly what has to be done if he leaves it all, or if he takes it all out. This could be legit, but it could be a money grab.I did discuss about the in floor system and he said he did not think there were any in take valves. Not sure if I am using the right term but the next guy who came mentioned that I did have two on right side and one on the left side. The next guy from ugly pools said he would charge extra to remove all the floor valves,
I would. (I did.). Never needed them. Still don't. Happy that they're gone.would it be worthwhile to remove the two drains as well?
It is never best to use chlorine tabs. That is an unsustainable method of sanitization. You eventually get a build up of CYA acid and then must drain some or most of the pool and start over. Most of us here at TFP highly recommended a salt water pool and SWG system.The quote has a 250 BTU heatpump, is this size appropriate if we are not concerned with heating the main pool, maybe just the spa.
Also was wondering about salt water pool in Arizona, or is it best to use chlorine tablets?
This is odd. I would think it would be more time and trouble to preserve, protect, work around, and then re-establish an in-floor system, plus its intakes, then just cutting it all out and sealing it up. Like, a lot more. I would question this. Ask him exactly what has to be done if he leaves it all, or if he takes it all out. This could be legit, but it could be a money grab.
@jimmythegreek, can you weigh in about this?
I would. (I did.). Never needed them. Still don't. Happy that they're gone.
It is never best to use chlorine tabs. That is an unsustainable method of sanitization. You eventually get a build up of CYA acid and then must drain some or most of the pool and start over. Most of us here at TFP highly recommended a salt water pool and SWG system.
Regarding your quotes. If you are collecting more than one, be sure they specify whether they are doing a full chip-out of not. You want a full chip out, especially when replacing old plaster. This removes all the old plaster down to the gunite shell, onto which you'll get a better adhesion of the new finish, and no problems resulting from old, leftover plaster. If they don't specify full chip out (in writing), assume you're not getting one. It's not a small expense, and you want to know if that line-item is included so you're comparing apples-to-apples.
Climate/location dependent.Dirk I was just looking at your list of equipment. Is this an appropriate list I should more or less need.
I'm sorry, you'll need to clarify. Far? Far from what?How far should the indoor control panel be?
I don't use my gas heater. Never have. So I don't know much about them. Others here can advise.What size heater do you think I need?
Climate/location dependent.Is solar panel recommended?
An actuator is a motorized device that mounts on to a valve. It allows an automation controller to turn the valve on and off. I use two, to turn my solar heater on and off. And to turn my vacuum on and off. Other uses include tuning on and off water features, or controlling the flow of water through your pool and spa.What is a actuator and speed stir?
If you think you'll be interested in automating your pool, then your controller, your main filter pump and your SWG should all be of the same brand. Pentair is a fine brand for all of those things. If you're not interested in automation, then a CircuPool SWG is a fine choice.What type of SWG system do you recommend?
Do you like white? Stick with that. Want changing colors and light shows, then there are lots of choices. But LED lights don't last very long. Like SWGs, some work best when they match the brand of the controller. I like the colors. Not so much for the colors themselves, but because different colors light a pool better or worse than others. So I use colors to set the mood and the amount of light: red is dark, so I like swimming in that when it's just me or a few in the pool. Blues and greens are brighter, so they're better for keeping an eye on lots of swimmers. Changing colors are fun for the kids. The more subtle light shows are nice for ambient light while you're sitting by the pool.I have one white light in the pool. What type is recommended.
I do have on my profile and in the question posed. I am from Phoenix Arizona.Can you fill in your location in your profile? Some of the answers to your questions are climate/location dependent.
Climate/location dependent.
I'm sorry, you'll need to clarify. Far? Far from what?
I don't use my gas heater. Never have. So I don't know much about them. Others here can advise.
Climate/location dependent.
An actuator is a motorized device that mounts on to a valve. It allows an automation controller to turn the valve on and off. I use two, to turn my solar heater on and off. And to turn my vacuum on and off. Other uses include tuning on and off water features, or controlling the flow of water through your pool and spa.
A SpeedStir is a device used for testing your pool water. You set a small vial of pool water on it, throw in a magnetic stirrer, and the stirrer spins and mixes the water while you apply reagents into your sample to determine the level of various chemicals. HIGHTLY recommenced you buy one when you order your pool test kit (also highly recommended). You'll know why everyone loves their SpeedStir the minute you use it.
If you think you'll be interested in automating your pool, then your controller, your main filter pump and your SWG should all be of the same brand. Pentair is a fine brand for all of those things. If you're not interested in automation, then a CircuPool SWG is a fine choice.
Do you like white? Stick with that. Want changing colors and light shows, then there are lots of choices. But LED lights don't last very long. Like SWGs, some work best when they match the brand of the controller. I like the colors. Not so much for the colors themselves, but because different colors light a pool better or worse than others. So I use colors to set the mood and the amount of light: red is dark, so I like swimming in that when it's just me or a few in the pool. Blues and greens are brighter, so they're better for keeping an eye on lots of swimmers. Changing colors are fun for the kids. The more subtle light shows are nice for ambient light while you're sitting by the pool.
There are lots of styles of lights. They fit into a light niche. Be sure the light and niche you get are universal. So that you can later change them out, maybe to a different type. Steer away from proprietary systems that lock you into on brand and style of replacement.
It's best you get a handle on what you want to be able to do with your pool, how you want it to work, any water features, and whether you want to automate any of that, or any of the various maintenance chores (cleaning, dosing chemicals, etc). Then you can determine the components and brands and models that best fulfill that wish list. So build the wish list first, then post it, and we can give you more meaningful answers.
Thank you for clarifyingSolar panels will not heat a spa. That is a quick heat up. They are used in the desert to be able to warm the pool in the spring and fall. I use a bubble cover and just a little gas heater time to warm our pool in April, early May, and again in later September and October. Solar panels are not worth it to us.