Having a Swimming Pool Built - Automatic Cleaners and Things not to Miss Part 3 of 3
In part one of
this series on getting a pool build we talked about the bidding and
overall construction process. In part two we covered surface types
and equipment choices and in part three we focus on Automatic
Cleaners and the things not to miss on the final build to avoid
future need for renovations. There are small details that you and the
builder should address and sometimes there are small things that are
often overlooked.
Automatic Cleaners:
In the Podcast
discussion with Mike Willard of Your Pool Builder we talk about the
various types of cleaners for a new pool build. We briefly touch on
the In-floor system which we both dislike and would not recommended.
This is where the Caretaker directs water to pop ups on the pool
bottom and pushes the debris towards the main drain. In most cases,
my experience with these systems is that they do not work
effectively. Mike suggest a pressure side cleaner and I know that in
states like Texas these are very popular. I have about eight pressure
side cleaners on my pool route and think they work very well. The
best time to add one to your pool is at the initial build since they
will need a dedicated return line and booster pump..
Suction side
cleaners are very popular in my area but Mike doesn't care much for
them. In fact he suggests converting a dedicated suction port over to
a pressure side cleaner line and adding a booster pump. I hadn't
thought of that but it is very possible. All you need to do is
isolate the 1 1/2” line and plumb it in to new dedicated line at
the equipment to a ¾ hp booster pump. Since it is threaded already
at the pool wall for a suction cleaner adapter you can easily install
a pressure cleaner that uses the same 1 1/2” threaded wall
connection. But we don't mind the suction cleaners to much in
California since we do get a lot of dirt on the pool bottoms and they
do work well with dirt and small debris.
A Robotic Cleaner
would be an excellent choice. These are self contained units which
work separate from your pool filtration system. All of the dirt and
debris is captured inside the debris chamber and this will allow your
pool filter to stay cleaner all season long. The brushes on the
Robotic Cleaner will also scrub the pool surface for you and many
will clean the walls and waterline. Since you only use it once or
twice a week during the season the lifespan of these cleaners is also
very long. With regular maintenance I have seen them last 10 years or
more. A Robotic Pool Cleaner would be a great choice in my opinion.
Avoiding Mistakes at the Final Build
Out:
There is so much
going into a project like this from the pool itself, the equipment,
tile, decking and many more small details that if you are not working
with a top notch builder, you can easily overlook a detail here and
there. That is why during the bidding process you want to pick the
most competent builder. He or she will make sure every detail is
discussed with you to prevent any oversights.
When you initially
tour the builder's previous job sites (completed pools) you will see
things that you would like in your own project. So all of these
details should be worked out at the beginning. During various stages
before the project is complete you may want to add something. It is
important that the builder is in good communication with you because
as the work progresses and something needs to be added or changed you
will want to be able to nail it down right away. In a worst case
scenario if the pool is already completed and you wanted something
added it might cost you much more to do it verses at the initial
build.
One example I give
with Mike is a customer who had a $100,000 pool built but didn't
think they needed umbrella mounts in the pool. After the pool was
done the customer realized their mistake and wanted it done. Problem
is, they are not that easy to add after the pool is done and filled
with water. Other oversights are not that hard to correct. Say you
decided you didn't want a salt system but now you do. The equipment
is pretty easy to upgrade at any point and time. But anything that
goes into the initial pool itself is not that easy to add or correct.
To learn more
listen to the complete Podcast the I recorded with Mike Willard of
Your Pool Builder:
Part One: Having a
Swimming Pool Built: Bidding and Construction- Mike Willard "Your
Pool Builder"
Listen to the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/673035-eposode-38-having-a-pool-built-the-bidding-process-and-construction-part-1-of-3-interview-with-mike-willard-of-your-pool-builder
Part Two:
Having a Swimming Pool Built: Surfaces
& Equipment- Mike Willard "Your Pool Builder"
Listen to the Podcast:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/110832/678418-eposode-39-having-a-pool-built-surface-types-equipment-part-2-of-3-interview-with-mike-willard-of-your-pool-builder
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In part three we will go over other
details and cautions to make sure you are not forgetting important
details.
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