- Apr 13, 2021
- 30
- Pool Size
- 13000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Hello! I've been lurking for a while and researching as much as I can. A bit of background: I am a homeowner getting ready to have a fiberglass pool installed. I'm working with a concrete contractor that is a good friend of mine to perform the installation so no PB to really speak of. With that said... let the games (questions) begin:
Attached is a diagram of the pool (with prevailing winds labeled). A bit of details (some not yet in my profile since I haven't purchased components):
- 13,000 gallons
- 16x40
- 5'10 in the deep end
- tanning ledge is 1' deep
- no main drain
- planning on an automatic cover
- Planning on a pentair 3hp VSP
- Planning on a pentair cartridge filter
- Planning on a (tbd) gas heater
- Planning on a pentair SWCG
* What would be the optimal placement for the single skimmer?
* How many returns should I consider? (the dealer I'm getting the pool from is including 12 which seems high considering other posts I've seen)
* What sort of positioning might be optimal for the returns considering the above? Is there an issue with having returns on the tanning ledge? (The manufacturer indicates that returns are typically installed 14" below the top unless otherwise specified)
This has been a long-time goal of mine and I appreciate any and all constructive feedback.
Attached is a diagram of the pool (with prevailing winds labeled). A bit of details (some not yet in my profile since I haven't purchased components):
- 13,000 gallons
- 16x40
- 5'10 in the deep end
- tanning ledge is 1' deep
- no main drain
- planning on an automatic cover
- Planning on a pentair 3hp VSP
- Planning on a pentair cartridge filter
- Planning on a (tbd) gas heater
- Planning on a pentair SWCG
* What would be the optimal placement for the single skimmer?
* How many returns should I consider? (the dealer I'm getting the pool from is including 12 which seems high considering other posts I've seen)
* What sort of positioning might be optimal for the returns considering the above? Is there an issue with having returns on the tanning ledge? (The manufacturer indicates that returns are typically installed 14" below the top unless otherwise specified)
This has been a long-time goal of mine and I appreciate any and all constructive feedback.