OK, I am new to the site and in the market for a new pool. I have 5 bids out right now. I have seen equipment from Jandy, Hayward, Pentair, etc. If anyone of you (existing pool owners) had your choice now, what equipment would you select? (my pool = In ground Gunite - 18x36 20,000 gal. Salt Water System)

Pumps -
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Lights (mulit-color) -

Also, with the salt systems now being designed, does anyone have a preference over the newer aggregate pool coatings over the old reliable plaster?

I welcome any and all opinions.