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We will be building our first pool shortly and do not want to have any regrets. Any tips or advise would be appreciated. Some of my main questions are Pebble Tec vs plaster, bottom colors, decking/coping, best heater/filter/control type, cooling options (we are moving to Phoenix area), fiber optics, attached vs detached spa, and salt water vs standard systems.
I know the sky is the limit but we are trying to keep costs down but at the same time don't want to make a mistake. Which options are a must have, worth the cost, etc.
Thanks,
OL
No matter what go solar heated.
HDD
Old Lavey:
We will be building our first pool shortly and do not want to have any regrets Which options are a must have, worth the cost, etc.
Thanks,
OL I'd think a hole in the ground would be must option
A remote to control pool from inside a BIG plus, especially when you want to heat the spa and its cold outside up there in Arrowhead.
OL
sent ya a pm. I just put a pool in in February. Lots of things learned. Give me a buzz, too much to list here.
Just had our pool switched from chlorine to salt and it is awesome. Took a few weeks to get the mixture right, but now it is great.
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OL
sent ya a pm. I just put a pool in in February. Lots of things learned. Give me a buzz, too much to list here. The real question is, can he get it as cheap as you did yours? wink
Shape it like giant TITS!!!!!!!!!!!
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I went through this a few years ago. Add an auto fill system, so when your away, you don't have to worry about someone coming by to fill the pool for you. I have plaster but wish I had pebble-tec, the tahoe Blue is VERY nice looking when the pool is full.
Do not use jacuzzi products. I have already replaced all of mine.
Get a double pump one for the spa and one for the pool. You can circulate both that way without always having to reheat the spa. Be sure to have enough HP to run the spa with sufficient force so it's not like farting in the bathtub.
I like my spa overflowing into the pool, nice waterfall effect. The raised spa is very nice, and when you're in it, you can survey your kingdom!
Add a remote spa control at the spa.
I added a "shamu" step, same level as the second pool step, and made a shelf. It's great for hanging out on with a beer and tunes.
In AZ, I'm not sure a solar setup will do you any good. A cooler yes, but as a heater, no.
Good luck!
Hey OL-
Pebble Tec is suppose to last forever, Plaster should be redone after about 8-10 years (i know our old house should have been).
Fiberoptics are real nice, but definately are expensive.
I would definately put an attached spa (spillway, etc..) in with the pool- the combo is great. I have a ton of designs that I drew for my house, plus quite a few pics of nice pools from models. However, those you see in most models are easily 50K +. A nice pool, spa with extra decking and a water feature is 30K!
My manager at work has that salt systems, and says that it really isn't all that. Her's was through Shasta and she says its hard to keep it constant with enough salt, etc..
Definately get the infloor cleaning system (if they have a good one) because after your first dust storm, you will be glad.
I believe Hayward is the pump that I hear used most often. What pool builder are you using?
Do you have a copy of your lot plot with your floorplan on it? If so, forward it to me sometime, I'd love to just draw up some cool designs- FREE services, just cuz its fun. I had numerous drawings when I was looking for a pool, in fact a couple of those designs have been used and built by the pool builders. I decided I just want a spa so the other 25+ K can go to my own boat.
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The dark colored plasters look cool (in my opinion) and will absorb more radiant heat during the day.
Regular shapes (That means rectangular) are Much easier to cover and uncover to help preserve heat. A cover can also help keep crap out of the pool and make cleaning easier.
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