Georgia Fiberglass Pools

[GQBoys]

I live just west of Atlanta and I am shopping for a fiberglass pool. I've been sent info on Viking Pools, Aloha, San Juan and Tallman. The licensing requirements out here are scarce to say the least. I've have been doing internet research but I think its time I hear from actual pool owners who have already experienced my future dealings. I need any advise, suggestion, comment - good or bad, I want to hear it all. I know nothing about pool pumps, cleaners etc - they are trying to sell me everything under the sun. What do I really need, and what brands stand behind their product? I am here - lay it on me, the good the bad and the ugly.

Thanks in advance for all the input.

[don pool]

Speaking as a professional, I have found Pentair/Sta-rite to be the best company around that makes quality pool equipment and backs up their warranty. Even if your pool builder flakes out. In regards to the different fiberglass pool manufacturers, most of them make a similar product it all boils down to the installation company you choose. Get plenty of recent references and go look at their pool installations. Stick with a min. of a 1 1/2 horsepower pump with 2" plumbing lines. A salt chlorine generator is well worth the investment. Compare their prices and the quality of their work.

[GQBoys]

Speaking as a professional, I have found Pentair/Sta-rite to be the best company around that makes quality pool equipment and backs up their warranty. Even if your pool builder flakes out. In regards to the different fiberglass pool manufacturers, most of them make a similar product it all boils down to the installation company you choose. Get plenty of recent references and go look at their pool installations. Stick with a min. of a 1 1/2 horsepower pump with 2" plumbing lines. A salt chlorine generator is well worth the investment. Compare their prices and the quality of their work.

I want to thank you so very much for the info. I'm glad you mentioned the 1 1/2 HP pump, the guy here is telling me 1 HP is fine. I will stand my ground and request a 1 1/2 HP minimum or he wont be installing my pool. I am so doing research on these installers, unforetuneatly - the license requirements here are a minimum at best. I have asked some of the install contractors for a minimum of 3 install references and I did request too see any recent work. Thanks for the pool equiptment info as well, it helps alot.

Thank you again

[GQBoys]

Speaking as a professional, I have found Pentair/Sta-rite to be the best company around that makes quality pool equipment and backs up their warranty. Even if your pool builder flakes out. In regards to the different fiberglass pool manufacturers, most of them make a similar product it all boils down to the installation company you choose. Get plenty of recent references and go look at their pool installations. Stick with a min. of a 1 1/2 horsepower pump with 2" plumbing lines. A salt chlorine generator is well worth the investment. Compare their prices and the quality of their work.

I want to thank you so very much for the info. I'm glad you mentioned the 1 1/2 HP pump, the guy here is telling me 1 HP is fine. I will stand my ground and request a 1 1/2 HP minimum or he wont be installing my pool. I am so doing research on these installers, unforetuneatly - the license requirements here are a minimum at best. I have asked some of the install contractors for a minimum of 3 install references and I did request too see any recent work. Thanks for the pool equiptment info as well, it helps alot.

Thank you again

[don pool]

Licensing requirements aside, if the installers you are talking to avoid or put off the issue of letting you talk to their most recent customers and look at their most recent installs, cross them off your list. I have never had a client that said "please don't bring anyone by my house to look at my pool" if they are satisfied customers, quite the contrary, they can't wait to show off the job you did for them which also reaffirms their belief that they made the right choice by choosing the right contractor. also make sure they will be plumbing a min. 2" suction line.

[GQBoys]

Licensing requirements aside, if the installers you are talking to avoid or put off the issue of letting you talk to their most recent customers and look at their most recent installs, cross them off your list. I have never had a client that said "please don't bring anyone by my house to look at my pool" if they are satisfied customers, quite the contrary, they can't wait to show off the job you did for them which also reaffirms their belief that they made the right choice by choosing the right contractor. also make sure they will be plumbing a min. 2" suction line.

Thanks again - the information is great & helpful. Having additional input from actual pool owners maked me feel better asking all the questions to the contractor. I will ask for recent references and installs. One pool contractor has already been marked off the list - he simply wanted to quote me by email. I asked him to schedule an appointment with me to meet at my house; review the yard, discuss what I want against what is or is not possible with my septic. Bottom line, we talked 3 times, emailed a few times but he has not bothered to discuss coming out to the house. I'm not comfortable with that at all. Well, I will be sure to post me decision and all the research I did.

Thanks again - U R Awesome.

Happy Easter

[fiberglasspoolman]

I live just west of Atlanta and I am shopping for a fiberglass pool. I've been sent info on Viking Pools, Aloha, San Juan and Tallman. The licensing requirements out here are scarce to say the least. I've have been doing internet research but I think its time I hear from actual pool owners who have already experienced my future dealings. I need any advise, suggestion, comment - good or bad, I want to hear it all. I know nothing about pool pumps, cleaners etc - they are trying to sell me everything under the sun. What do I really need, and what brands stand behind their product? I am here - lay it on me, the good the bad and the ugly.

Thanks in advance for all the input.

[fiberglasspoolman]

I live just west of Atlanta and I am shopping for a fiberglass pool. I've been sent info on Viking Pools, Aloha, San Juan and Tallman. The licensing requirements out here are scarce to say the least. I've have been doing internet research but I think its time I hear from actual pool owners who have already experienced my future dealings. I need any advise, suggestion, comment - good or bad, I want to hear it all. I know nothing about pool pumps, cleaners etc - they are trying to sell me everything under the sun. What do I really need, and what brands stand behind their product? I am here - lay it on me, the good the bad and the ugly.

Thanks in advance for all the input.

[fiberglasspoolman]

I live just west of Atlanta and I am shopping for a fiberglass pool. I've been sent info on Viking Pools, Aloha, San Juan and Tallman. The licensing requirements out here are scarce to say the least. I've have been doing internet research but I think its time I hear from actual pool owners who have already experienced my future dealings. I need any advise, suggestion, comment - good or bad, I want to hear it all. I know nothing about pool pumps, cleaners etc - they are trying to sell me everything under the sun. What do I really need, and what brands stand behind their product? I am here - lay it on me, the good the bad and the ugly.

Thanks in advance for all the input.

Good morning,

you are on the roght track Fiberglass is tho only way to go, the limtiations are in the shapes of the pools themselves. we sell 4 major brands of fiberglass pools. we ONLY do fiberglass. go to www.mybarefootpools.com see what we have to offer. we have been in the construction business for over 2o yrs, nothing will beat experience in this business.

allen