Hello Everyone, I am completely new to pools and TFP and so am really hoping for your input on the new IG pool I want to build! The weather is starting to heat up here in Tucson and so I'm Very Excited about getting the pool going. Just hope that waiting a few extra days and running everything by you guys will yield some good advice before I sign a contract...
So here's what I'm leaning towards on the pool (will also try to post a few of the design pics):
-As you'll be able to tell from my equipment, if you're in the area, I'm leaning toward Presidential Pools as my PB. Would definitely appreciate anyone's views on them or other companies you may have gone with.
-Simple, mostly rectangular, IG pool, roughly 9x28, need to find out how many gal. White Interior plaster mix finish. Don't have much flexibility in shape/size due to electrical wires and other site limitations, though the wires could be moved to give the pool a more traditional 14x24 area. Am told that moving the electrical wire underground would run about $1,000. In any case, I do like the rectangular shape...
-Equipment specs: Pentair Intelliflo Variable Speed 3050 pump, Pentair 420 cartridge filter system, Blue Square Q360 In-floor cleaning system
-Pool will be located right next to existing patio, so I'm planning just a 2' red brick decking. Two of the (non-patio) sides will probably have grass beyond the decking, so that should provide a little extra out-of-pool play space if needed. Am also planning to brick the patio to match the decking, since it needs to be resurfaced anyway...
-In-floor cleaning system: Yes, I've read the mixed reviews on this site, but I'm a single mom with 3 young kids and also am disabled, so I really need a system that requires minimal effort. I'm also right in town, and there's not a whole lot of dust here, but bringing a kreepy crawly in and out of the pool on a regular basis is just not possible for me. Also, with 3 little kids, one of those robot things would likely be broken in no time. That said, I'm open to other opinions...
-Re some of the details, am thinking 3' depth in shallow end to 5' in deep end. Also planning one 3' bench in deep end, at the height of the second step. Two more benches are incl in base price, but since the pool is already on the small side, I don't want to interfere too much with the swim area. One pool light in the middle of the pool. Three, squarish steps into the pool from the patio. No spa, no SWG, no water features.
Thanks very much in advance for whatever info/suggestions you have. Have already learned so much from this website!!!
Sunshyn
So here's what I'm leaning towards on the pool (will also try to post a few of the design pics):
-As you'll be able to tell from my equipment, if you're in the area, I'm leaning toward Presidential Pools as my PB. Would definitely appreciate anyone's views on them or other companies you may have gone with.
-Simple, mostly rectangular, IG pool, roughly 9x28, need to find out how many gal. White Interior plaster mix finish. Don't have much flexibility in shape/size due to electrical wires and other site limitations, though the wires could be moved to give the pool a more traditional 14x24 area. Am told that moving the electrical wire underground would run about $1,000. In any case, I do like the rectangular shape...
-Equipment specs: Pentair Intelliflo Variable Speed 3050 pump, Pentair 420 cartridge filter system, Blue Square Q360 In-floor cleaning system
-Pool will be located right next to existing patio, so I'm planning just a 2' red brick decking. Two of the (non-patio) sides will probably have grass beyond the decking, so that should provide a little extra out-of-pool play space if needed. Am also planning to brick the patio to match the decking, since it needs to be resurfaced anyway...
-In-floor cleaning system: Yes, I've read the mixed reviews on this site, but I'm a single mom with 3 young kids and also am disabled, so I really need a system that requires minimal effort. I'm also right in town, and there's not a whole lot of dust here, but bringing a kreepy crawly in and out of the pool on a regular basis is just not possible for me. Also, with 3 little kids, one of those robot things would likely be broken in no time. That said, I'm open to other opinions...
-Re some of the details, am thinking 3' depth in shallow end to 5' in deep end. Also planning one 3' bench in deep end, at the height of the second step. Two more benches are incl in base price, but since the pool is already on the small side, I don't want to interfere too much with the swim area. One pool light in the middle of the pool. Three, squarish steps into the pool from the patio. No spa, no SWG, no water features.
Thanks very much in advance for whatever info/suggestions you have. Have already learned so much from this website!!!
Sunshyn