We’ve moved to a new home in North Scottsdale with no pool after having a pool the past 11 years. One of the first things on my list, of course, is looking into having a pool built. Using my experiences as a guide, I have a good idea what I want this time around, for instance, I will not be planning for a spa attached to the pool. Having had a rather large spa in the past, it it didn’t make much sense to spend an hour or more heating the water for 20-30 minutes of use with no way to retain the heated water. We rarely used our spa as a result. Guess we were spoiled having owned a couple of free standing spas in a prior life.
Also, our/pool/spa was free form with 13,500 gallons. I’m looking to downsize a bit, maybe 10,000 gallons and probably go with a rectangular design to facilitate easier covering. I see the Forum suggests five estimates. I was thinking three may be adequate. Any reasons for more?
A few other questions, concerning the cleaning issue, my former pool utilized in-floor cleaners on ledges only. I originally used a suction cleaner on the floor until I recently purchased a Discovery Robotic Cleaner which I really love. Does it make sense these days to build a pool without an in-floor system throughout? I assume pop-ups on ledges are a must. Also, with regard to pool equipment, my pool was fully automated with Pentair equipment which I was very happy with. Any other brands to consider? Finally, I used liquid chlorine for sanitation the past year and was about to consider a Stenner pump for the chlorine when we moved. I assume salt is the way to go on a new build with a Stenner for acid. Any advice you may have will be appreciated.
Also, our/pool/spa was free form with 13,500 gallons. I’m looking to downsize a bit, maybe 10,000 gallons and probably go with a rectangular design to facilitate easier covering. I see the Forum suggests five estimates. I was thinking three may be adequate. Any reasons for more?
A few other questions, concerning the cleaning issue, my former pool utilized in-floor cleaners on ledges only. I originally used a suction cleaner on the floor until I recently purchased a Discovery Robotic Cleaner which I really love. Does it make sense these days to build a pool without an in-floor system throughout? I assume pop-ups on ledges are a must. Also, with regard to pool equipment, my pool was fully automated with Pentair equipment which I was very happy with. Any other brands to consider? Finally, I used liquid chlorine for sanitation the past year and was about to consider a Stenner pump for the chlorine when we moved. I assume salt is the way to go on a new build with a Stenner for acid. Any advice you may have will be appreciated.
They really *do* do a marvelous job, don't they!?
