Getting initial quotes for pools in Melbourne, FL (Space Coast), about 45min east of Orlando. Newbies to Florida and pools, came across this site. In a new area so the houses next to us are still being built so if we can get it in before they lay sod/grass it'll save us some money. You'll see one layout we received, wife didn't want free form after seeing linear.
Now some initial questions, this pool builders uses primarily Pentair. Looking for Salt Water for all quotes.
Design
We wanted some kind of waterfall feature to hear a waterfall when pump was on so initial overflow spa was changed to where the water will spill out through cutouts at a higher distance. Not sure if it's high enough though. Can this pool be sized down maybe a couple feet on the length and still look ok? The less to clean and heat the better in my book.
Controls
If I want to monitor control this thing via wall switches, app on phone, or Alexa what do I need? A lot of posts about Intellicenter is the way to go, what version (what are all the models for, Personality related).
- Wall switch inside patio door to turn on pool lights only.
- Wall switch inside patio door to turn on spa lights only.
- Alexa, turn on pool lights. Alexa, turn on spa lights. Alexa turn on pool light show. Alexa turn on spa light show.
- On app, monitor pool, turn on spa, turn on spa heater, etc.
Our house is wired for Ethernet all over the place, does Intellicenter have an ethernet connection? I prefer wired when possible.
On this site:
Wifi Switch
Would any of this third party stuff be needed if Intellicenter can do it?
Lights
Would like the multi colored light show version, what do I need? Seeing not so favorable posts about the GloBrites. Use Microbrites, IntelliBrite 5G? Which one is newer? Can a Microbrite multicolor be put in the spa? Would like the spa to have light show too. The pool is not overly large, thinking one light for each.
Spa
What is a good depth and seating height?
What about a rolled edge? Anyone have issues with just regular coping?
Pumps
They mentioned a SuperFlo Pentair VS or something.
Heater
No gas at the place. Heater was UltraTemp 120Q (127,000)
Filters
From this site:
Filters
What kind for easy maintenance, reliability, will work for this size pool? The pool will be surrounded by a cage.
Screens
No See Um screen on sides and regular on top? Is it No See Ums can't fly that high?
Finish
Company uses Florida Stucco Gem finishes similar to PebbleTec we were told.
Now some initial questions, this pool builders uses primarily Pentair. Looking for Salt Water for all quotes.
Design
We wanted some kind of waterfall feature to hear a waterfall when pump was on so initial overflow spa was changed to where the water will spill out through cutouts at a higher distance. Not sure if it's high enough though. Can this pool be sized down maybe a couple feet on the length and still look ok? The less to clean and heat the better in my book.
Controls
If I want to monitor control this thing via wall switches, app on phone, or Alexa what do I need? A lot of posts about Intellicenter is the way to go, what version (what are all the models for, Personality related).
- Wall switch inside patio door to turn on pool lights only.
- Wall switch inside patio door to turn on spa lights only.
- Alexa, turn on pool lights. Alexa, turn on spa lights. Alexa turn on pool light show. Alexa turn on spa light show.
- On app, monitor pool, turn on spa, turn on spa heater, etc.
Our house is wired for Ethernet all over the place, does Intellicenter have an ethernet connection? I prefer wired when possible.
On this site:
Wifi Switch
I have this particular Lutron Caseta wireless smart light switch. I have had zero problems with it to date. It is located probably 60 feet away from it's associated wireless smart bridge and never a wireless connectivity issue. Yes, it does cycle my pool led light colors and light shows.
Would any of this third party stuff be needed if Intellicenter can do it?
Lights
Would like the multi colored light show version, what do I need? Seeing not so favorable posts about the GloBrites. Use Microbrites, IntelliBrite 5G? Which one is newer? Can a Microbrite multicolor be put in the spa? Would like the spa to have light show too. The pool is not overly large, thinking one light for each.
Spa
What is a good depth and seating height?
What about a rolled edge? Anyone have issues with just regular coping?
Pumps
They mentioned a SuperFlo Pentair VS or something.
Heater
No gas at the place. Heater was UltraTemp 120Q (127,000)
Filters
From this site:
Filters
There are three basic types of pool filters, all in widespread use – Sand, DE (diatomaceous earth) and Cartridge.
What kind for easy maintenance, reliability, will work for this size pool? The pool will be surrounded by a cage.
Screens
No See Um screen on sides and regular on top? Is it No See Ums can't fly that high?
Finish
Company uses Florida Stucco Gem finishes similar to PebbleTec we were told.