Brand new pool owner here, we are in the design phase of a new SWG pool in Leander, TX. After being told not to do salt water by several pool builders we have finally found a PB we are happy with and that will build us the pool we want. Although, he did say he doesn’t love SWG systems as he is often asked to remove them. After lots of reading on TFP we have decided to go forward with our choice and feel confident we can maintain it.
So my question is, what recommendations or advice do you have for a new SWG build? Since we are still in the design phase we can add or request anything we want. We do have to stick with Jandy equipment as that is what the PB uses. We have already made the decision to stick with concrete deck and coping to avoid the whole soft rock debate and we are fine with that.
Here is the current specs:
Pool size: Freeform shape varies – widest point is 33’ x 21’ 8”
Pool perimeter: 90’
Pool area: 516 sq ft
Pool depth: 3’ 6” to 6’
Capacity: 15,284 gallons (w/ steps & benches)
Coping: pre-cast concrete
Waterline tile: 6” x 6” – tier 1 owner’s choice (excludes deco & glass)
Step marker tile: 1” x 1” – owner’s choice
Plaster: Quartzscape regular series tier 1, (white and grey backed plaster) - owner’s choice
Lights: 1 LED white pool light
Pool special features:
o Large tanning ledge w/ bubbler o 1 deluxe set of pool steps
o 2 additional pool benches
o 2 skimmers
o 2 floor drains
Pool equipment: Glacier Pool Cooler, Jandy AquaPure Saltwater Pool System, Jandy pro series heater,
Jandy pro series blower, Jandy 2 HP variable pump, PS6 wifi enabled controller, and Polaris TR28P
vacuum.
Pool maintenance kit: swimming pool and spa test kit, telescoping swimming pool pole, heavy duty swimming
pool leaf skimmer, & swimming pool brush with deluxe nylon bristles and aluminum back
Professional pool start-up service, ongoing pool maintenance, and one-on-one “Pool School” instruction on
operation and maintenance of your equipment, (total of 5 visits.)
Construction details: We go WAY above the industry standard in our construction process! We use 1⁄2” new
steel rebar; 4” on center on the floor, 9” on center on the walls and 4 bars on top beam. We apply 12” of gunite on the pool / spa floor and walls. Sch 40 is used on all plumbing. We also include 4-6 returns, (depending on the size of your pool.)
Spa size: Freeform shape varies – widest point is 10’ x 6’ 4”
Spa perimeter: 27’
Spa area: 53 sqft
Spa depth: 36” (raised 18” above hardscape)
Capacity: 615 gallons (w/ bench)
Coping: pre-cast concrete
Riser material: concrete
Waterline tile: 6” x 6” – tier 1 owner’s choice (excludes deco & glass)
Step marker tile: 1” x 1” – owner’s choice
Plaster: Quartzscape regular series tier 1, (white and grey backed plaster) - owner’s choice
Lights: 1 LED white spa light
Spa special features:
o 2 ft spillover
o Wrap around bench o 6jets
o 2 drains
Hardscape material: concrete, (brushed or salt finish.)
Hardscape area: 433 sq ft of new hardscape
Construction details: All concrete is reinforced with 3/8” rebar, (18” on center) and 10-gauge wire mesh on top
of the rebar, (as needed.) A 6 ml vapor barrier (poly) is used to keep the moisture out of the concrete.
thanks in advance for any recommendations!
So my question is, what recommendations or advice do you have for a new SWG build? Since we are still in the design phase we can add or request anything we want. We do have to stick with Jandy equipment as that is what the PB uses. We have already made the decision to stick with concrete deck and coping to avoid the whole soft rock debate and we are fine with that.
Here is the current specs:
Pool size: Freeform shape varies – widest point is 33’ x 21’ 8”
Pool perimeter: 90’
Pool area: 516 sq ft
Pool depth: 3’ 6” to 6’
Capacity: 15,284 gallons (w/ steps & benches)
Coping: pre-cast concrete
Waterline tile: 6” x 6” – tier 1 owner’s choice (excludes deco & glass)
Step marker tile: 1” x 1” – owner’s choice
Plaster: Quartzscape regular series tier 1, (white and grey backed plaster) - owner’s choice
Lights: 1 LED white pool light
Pool special features:
o Large tanning ledge w/ bubbler o 1 deluxe set of pool steps
o 2 additional pool benches
o 2 skimmers
o 2 floor drains
Pool equipment: Glacier Pool Cooler, Jandy AquaPure Saltwater Pool System, Jandy pro series heater,
Jandy pro series blower, Jandy 2 HP variable pump, PS6 wifi enabled controller, and Polaris TR28P
vacuum.
Pool maintenance kit: swimming pool and spa test kit, telescoping swimming pool pole, heavy duty swimming
pool leaf skimmer, & swimming pool brush with deluxe nylon bristles and aluminum back
Professional pool start-up service, ongoing pool maintenance, and one-on-one “Pool School” instruction on
operation and maintenance of your equipment, (total of 5 visits.)
Construction details: We go WAY above the industry standard in our construction process! We use 1⁄2” new
steel rebar; 4” on center on the floor, 9” on center on the walls and 4 bars on top beam. We apply 12” of gunite on the pool / spa floor and walls. Sch 40 is used on all plumbing. We also include 4-6 returns, (depending on the size of your pool.)
Spa size: Freeform shape varies – widest point is 10’ x 6’ 4”
Spa perimeter: 27’
Spa area: 53 sqft
Spa depth: 36” (raised 18” above hardscape)
Capacity: 615 gallons (w/ bench)
Coping: pre-cast concrete
Riser material: concrete
Waterline tile: 6” x 6” – tier 1 owner’s choice (excludes deco & glass)
Step marker tile: 1” x 1” – owner’s choice
Plaster: Quartzscape regular series tier 1, (white and grey backed plaster) - owner’s choice
Lights: 1 LED white spa light
Spa special features:
o 2 ft spillover
o Wrap around bench o 6jets
o 2 drains
Hardscape material: concrete, (brushed or salt finish.)
Hardscape area: 433 sq ft of new hardscape
Construction details: All concrete is reinforced with 3/8” rebar, (18” on center) and 10-gauge wire mesh on top
of the rebar, (as needed.) A 6 ml vapor barrier (poly) is used to keep the moisture out of the concrete.
thanks in advance for any recommendations!
