From https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com/pages/pool-blog.html this video talks about new swimming pool installations and some of the features that Steve would get (and avoid) if he was having a new swimming pool installed. Learn about efficiency improvements and optional extra for new pools which can enhance your swimming and pool ownership experience as well as which options Steve would recommend you consider to skip.
00:00 - Good ideas for new pool installations 00:20 - What would Swimming Pool Steve add to a new pool 00:40 - Automatic pool covers provide safety, value and efficiency 01:00 - Automatic covers are best when installed with the pool 01:30 - Pool covers improve heat efficiency by over 90% 01:55 - Automatic water fill unit is a good option 02:30 - Auto fill units are not too expensive 03:00 - Auto fill units protect pumps against low water levels 03:20 - Auto level units can hide pool leaks 04:30 - variable speed pool pumps are mandatory 05:00 - VS pumps are more expensive up front causing sticker shock 05:30 - As of summer 2021 all filtration pumps should be high efficiency 06:10 - What things would Steve NOT get in a new pool 06:30 - Steve does not endorse waterfalls in pools 07:00 - Waterfalls are expensive and prone to leaks 07:20 - Waterfalls are actually bad for swimming pools 08:00 - make provisions for future waterfalls 08:40 - Choose a waterfall builder who only builds waterfalls 09:20 - Avoid in-floor pool cleaning systems 09:45 - In-floor cleaning systems do in fact work well 10:05 - Plumbing for in-floor cleaning systems is challenging 10:30 - Average pool workers are not skilled with pipes bigger than 2" 11:05 - In-floor cleaning systems are not serviceable 11:30 - If you pay for pool maintenance there is no need for a floor cleaning system 12:00 - If it were installed properly a floor cleaning system can be good 12:20 - Floor cleaning systems require powerful pumps to run 13:05 - Deck jets are not worth the extra cost 13:30 - Most deck jet owners rarely actually uses them 13:50 - Stagnant deck jet water smells disgusting 14:40 - Conclusion and referral to https://www.swimmingpoolsteve.com
