New Pool Construction in North Dallas, TX - Need your suggestions

[Vas22]

So I’m biased as I had simple wall returns, but some of that is justified that they had no moving parts and when one had an issue I could easily reach in (or down from the patio of it was cold out) and remove it. It’s a big enough headache to swap sprinkler heads in the lawn. I could only imagine how little i’d like the chore if they were on the pool bottom. But then again I also wouldn’t be whacking them with the riding mower.

So I’ll suggest a compromise at the very least. Get your IFCS because your pool and likes. But have regular returns also and if *cough* when *cough* it’s needed, you can bypass them for as long as you need to get the IFCS up and running.

Thank you
Vasu.,

 

[Vas22]

One more question. I have choice between DE and Cartridge filter. Below are the options

1. Pentair Fns 60 Plus D E filter
2. Pentair CCP-520 filter

What would you guys recommend.

Thank you
Vasu.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Vasu,

I used to recommend DE filters until I tried a large cartridge filter... I have been using my CCP-520 for about 7 years and will never, ever go back to a DE filter.

Dirt simple plumbing, No DE to screw with, No multiport valve to go bad or leak, and very low back pressure.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Vas22]

Vasu,

I used to recommend DE filters until I tried a large cartridge filter... I have been using my CCP-520 for about 7 years and will never, ever go back to a DE filter.

Dirt simple plumbing, No DE to screw with, No multiport valve to go bad or leak, and very low back pressure.

Thanks,

Jim R.

Thank you Jim.

Vasu

 

[Vas22]

Hi All,

Wanted to post some progress pictures and also any words of wisdom from the group..

Amazing how much can be done in a week.

Am taking ample pictures as suggested.

Thank you
Vasu

 

[Vas22]

Hi All,

Deciding on the tile and mini pebble finish. We have tending towards below..

Tile - Aquabella Night Life
Minipebble - Aqua White.
Leuders for coping



Also, if any of you used similar tile can you please post pictures..

Thank you
Vasu.

 

[Vas22]

Hi All,

Quick update. They have put the gunite on Wednesday and was told few minutes ago that they will start tiling tomorrow. Is there recommended times between gunite and tiling..

Really appreciate the help.

Thank you
Vasu

 

[Vas22]

When I asked PB his response is below..

“It ok to start tile and coping we just need to water from tile line down “

Thank you
Vasu

 

[Nectarologist]

Hi All,

Deciding on the tile and mini pebble finish. We have tending towards below..

Tile - Aquabella Night Life
Minipebble - Aqua White.
Leuders for coping
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Also, if any of you used similar tile can you please post pictures..

Thank you
Vasu.

I love what you chose. I guess you expect water soon right?

 

[Vas22]

Hi All,

Quick update.. here is the latest picture..

Thank you
Vasu.