Hi, I would appreciate any thoughts on the below pool quote. Some of the features are tbd pending a visit to the showroom. They did provide an option to upgrade to a SWG for $1,600 but didn't provide a mark/model.
Quote details:
| General Specs | |
| Area of Pool | 552 sf |
| Perimeter | 36 x 20 x 16 |
| Pool Depth | 3'6" to 6' |
| Pool Size | 95' |
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| Mechanical Equipment | |
| Filter | Cartridge, Hayward C4030 |
| Pump | Hayward Tristar VS Omni |
| # of Skimmers | 2 |
| Pool Lights | 1 ColorLogic with Omni |
| Spa Lights | 1 ColorLogic with Omni |
| Main Drain | Need more info. Was told it is part of a top to bottom circulation system. Not clear on this. |
| Inlets | 8 |
| Air Blower | 1.5 HP Unknown make/model |
| Spa Jets | 6, therapy jets |
| Pool Cleaner | None, asked for a credit to buy a robot |
| Heater | 250k btu (may upgrade to 400k) |
| Sanitizer | Pentair 320 Chlorinator |
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| Structural | |
| Steel Beam | 1/2 rebar |
| Steel Floor/Walls | 3/8 rebar |
| Gunite Beam | 12" at 4,000 PSI |
| Gunite Floor/Walls | 8" at 4,000 PSI |
| Pool will have a 6" gravel base for Gunite Support | |
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| Plumbing | |
| Skimmers & drains plumbed sperately | ? |
| PVC type | ? |
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| Tile, Coping, Interior | |
| Coping | tbd |
| Tile | tbd |
| Pool/Spa Interior | Marcite, going to get a quote on upgrades |
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| Spa Specifications | |
| Size/Shape | 7' round |
| Raise | 12 inches raised, with spillover |
| Remote | Yes, Omni remote |
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| Deck | |
| Type | 4" concrete with acrylic coating |
| Area | 610 sf |
| Reinforcement | 3/8 steel |
| Deck drainage | Deck-O-Drain |
Welcome fellow Houstonian.
I estimated your pool volume to be just over 20,000 gals based on your sq. area and using an average depth of 5ft. Then you need to add another 700 gals for your spa - so estimated about 21,000 gals. However your PB should be able to confirm that.
Strongly suggest you go with a SWCG, especially if you tend to go on extended vacations or travel for business. You do not want to use pucks (which refers to your Chlorinator 320, because you be fighting high CYA within a year of opening your new pool. This then requires you to drain it and start over again.
I would also go with a 400BTU heater. It will heat your spa quicker and should you wish to heat your pool a couple of times a year, it will handle it in a reasonable time. Just ensure your home natural gas meter can output sufficient gas to support the 400BTU heater.
Having 8 returns to the pool (that what your spec implies) seem a bit much. I have 5 which is more than enough but I do have a slightly smaller pool. Suggest you get details of what they will set up. There are some PB going with deep returns as well as normal mid-water returns so it just may be a new design that PB is offering. The deep returns are said to circulate the cooler water at the bottom better, but you have a main drain to have suction from the deep that seems to also circulate the cooler water. Be interesting to see what your PB shows you on this.
Definitely suggest 2 skimmers which are independently plumbed back to the equipment pad, as will be your main drain.
Do you plan a water feature?
Post a graphic of your pool as that helps visualize your set up.
Also, do you plan to have multiple bids - suggest 3 at least if you can get PB's to quote.
Look forward to watching your build progress.
