Hi, I really enjoy this forum. My first post and pool - so I am nervous. Actually, I accidentially deleted first post. So, here I go, again. Please advise and comment on this proposed pool job:
Hydra Brand 28,000 gal, 40'6" x 20'6", grecian style w/polymer walls, vinyl liner (20 mil)3'-8' deep, full 5ft concrete deck
1 hp Haywood Super Pump w/ 24" 300# sand filter, 2 skimmers, 2 returns, 8' steps (4 step) w/rail, ladder, 8' diving board,pool crete bottom, rock bed under liner w/tube (for water removal, if needed) safety cover, overflow line, 500 wt light. All for aprox. $26,000.00.
Can add SWG Aquarite for 2000.00 more. Offered us the Polaris 280 for $1400 extra, but I am thinking a Blue Diamond Robotic cleaner. I found a similar DIY kit online w/out robotic and SWG for about $8,000.00. We are not DIYers -when it comes to an inground pool. We have recieved the installed price from 2 recommended PC that will travel 75 miles to do this job. (PC's within $500.00 of each other)
Concerns: pump size/filter,returns/ water turn over w/ 1 1/2" pipes. Will this pump take too long to cycle the 28,000 gals ? What about a larger 2 speed pump? More money, more efficient? What filter to match? Safety cover is $2,000 of the $26,000, and both it and SWG looks like it could be DIY job on our level. Both PC's say I need 2 jets in steps to aid cleaning at $350.00. Thanks for your input and suggestions -will be making decision soon. What a great site!