Along with salt, comes corrosion... And I think it was the salt generator itself they said costs about $3000 and it'll need replacing every 3-5 years.
The UV inhibitor systems really work well on keeping the water clean and limit the amount of chlorine you need to use.
We've had 4 companies bid our pool, they came in starting at $51k and top out at $70k. Our problem is the high bid is the only one that has access to build the pool while the house is being built, the others all would need to wait until after we close to start on the pool. We are trying to decide what that convenience is worth to us...
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I'm in Ca. and just had a UV system and ozone generator installed and we love it. Still requires a little chlorine but you can't even smell it. I had contacted my pool co to have them switch me over to a salt system but they recommended this setup instead. I love it.
I was also in Scottsdale a couple months ago and saw my dream pool. Since you are in the area go see Toll Brothers Talon Ranch and look at the pool. Here are pics. Here is the pool designer also.
Thanks for the input Charley. Ours is going to look just like that! Lol... in our dreams. That is a great setup for adult entertaining, which is what we're going for. Along with the ability to maintain it without chemical-bombing it every week.
Really worth seeing and great for ideas to show whoever designs yours. I took Weld there and he cancelled his viewing of other homes since their backyards would now look outdated.
Really worth seeing and great for ideas to show whoever designs yours. I took Weld there and he cancelled his viewing of other homes since their backyards would now look outdated.
I had looked in to the salt systems and was also advised against them. Way too much corrosion was the "anti" sale.
Without a doubt - the coolest pool and pool area I've ever seen. At night - it's even cooler!
I had looked in to the salt systems and was also advised against them. Way too much corrosion was the "anti" sale.
Without a doubt - the coolest pool and pool area I've ever seen. At night - it's even cooler!
What corrosion? We have had a salt system for 5 years and I don't see any corrosion issues. I get a little salt build up under the water fall. But its super minor. Just curious. We love the salt and I dont feel like the pool dries out my skin like a normal pool.
What corrosion? We have had a salt system for 5 years and I don't see any corrosion issues. I get a little salt build up under the water fall. But its super minor. Just curious. We love the salt and I dont feel like the pool dries out my skin like a normal pool.
5 years huh..... perfect -- that's almost exactly the length of time the pool guys said I'd be replacing my heater and pumps if I went with a salt system.
Because you guys brought this thread up from the dead, I'll update you guys.
My wife, kids and I came to the conclusion that having a pool although a great investment it would be to much upkeep, expensive and a lot of work to maintain. So we did what a rational family would do. We bought a beach house in Galveston Sea Isle community with a beautiful view. We paid 178K but the pool is now our beach.
Here are some pictures. We christened her "Dat View Tho"
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