deanrinehart

I'm planning on GCing my own pool construction starting in about 2 weeks. One concern I have this late in the season is proper curing/startup process as we get into the November timeframe as average lows hit the freezing mark here in PA. Is it ok to do all work leading up to plastering and leave that for the spring? If not, what can I safely do before winter?

In my subsequent reading here, it looks like heat pumps are for maintaining a temp versus occasional bumps. I'm looking for the early/end season bump and quick heat of the spa, so gas looks like my best option. Thanks!

Whoops...sorry Greg...mistook your post for PoolProblems! Who do you suggest as a builder around where we live?

Hey Greg...I assume you're near P'burg. I'm in Bethlehem, PA, so I'm probably only 30 minutes away from you. Who have you been working with to look at your pool and equipment? Most importantly, who ripped you off?

We've gotten conflicting information from vendors regarding heat pump vs. gas fired heaters....some saying our climate (eastern PA) is too cold. As someone who is investing $50,000 in a residential geothermal system to replace my old oil fired steam heat, I'm really looking to get off of the direct fossil chain as much as I can. What are the pros and cons of the heat pump? Can I use one with a spa?