Owner Build Goodyear, AZ

[derekbishop]

Hello All-

I finally took the plunge and purchased pool plans to hopefully begin my owner build pool beginning in a couple weeks. I'm looking for input on overall design, size, equipment selection. I've been researching a lot but would like second opinions before I start on the next phase of structural engineering and then getting bids from the subs.


Pool Specifications:
Dimensions: 22'x34'x12'8"
Depths: 4'x5'x7'
Surface Area: 540 SF
Perimeter: 115'
Interior Area: 1,153 SF
Volume: 21,408

Equipment:
Paramount PV3 in-floor cleaning
Paramount MDXR3 drain
Paramount EDC Canister (is this worth the money or should I just go with DDC)
Paramount Paraskim V
Paramount Ultra Clear (is Ozone and UV really worth the costs. Are there true benefits to it or just a marketing ploy?)
Pentair Easy Touch
Pentair Clean and Clear
Pentair Intelliflo 2 VST

Is there any other equipment you would recommend or suggest to swap out with what I have listed above?

 

[Texas Splash]

Hello and welcome to TFP! Congrats on the new pool project.

(is Ozone and UV really worth the costs. Are there true benefits to it or just a marketing ploy?)

You won't need this. Your AZ sun will definitely supply all the free oxidation you need, and chlorine is all that's needed for sanitation. In-floor cleaning? Well, some people like it, others find it a mess later that only invites plumbing problems. Me personally, I would ditch that as well and use the money saved to get a good robotic cleaner like a Dolphin or something. I don't see anything about chlorination - manual, liquid dispenser, or SWG (Salt Water Generator)? Either is fine, just wanted to ensure it was mentioned. So many choices with a new pool. I'm sure others will have ideas as well. Great to have you with us.

 

[kimkats]

I like the design you have so far. It looks like it fits right with your house. I would LOVE to see pics of where it will go in real life.

I don't know much about the Paramount EDC Canister or DDC. It is a good idea to catch stuff before it goes to the pump basket just in case it gets through.

I agree with the UV going bye-bye.

Kim