Proper circulation in shallow beach entry

[baseballmom22]

We're putting bubble jets there as well.

[beary]

Those are the kind of ideas I was looking for folks, thanks. Part of my concern was the contractor wants to put in all the same type of returns. I don't know if there is a fear of different flows that can restrict the pump or what, but I sure like the ideas you've tossed at me.

I've asked the contractor to have each return have a seperate value at the pump incase some day one fails or leaks, then I can just turn it off. I found he does that anyway, but can these floor returns or bubblers change that design?

Thanks again.

Beary

Edmond Ok

[GTakacs]

I have not heard of having separate valves for each return at the pump. The returns are generally done in a return loop fashion so all returns are on the same pipe. Builders though have separate valves for each drain and skimmer so you can control how much of the water is sucked at which skimmer and main drain for better circulation.

My beach entry in-floor return will be on the same loop as my other 4 returns for my pool (it's a 14,000 gallon pool approximately). The foam jet will be on its own line controlled by a 3-way jandy valve with a JVA, so I can divert some or all of the flow from the main returns to my water features (which includes a foam jet in the beach entry and two crown jets in the decking).

[Simmons99]

You stated that your builder isn't really familiar with a beach entry.

Stupid question - but why would you choose a company that isn't very familiar with all the options you want on your pool?

[DaBomb650]

Beary,

I noticed you are in Edmond Oklahoma. So am I, We are also having a pool installed. Who did you contract with? E-mail me if you wish, I would like to hear of your experiance thus far.
Carl.