Help please! we have narrowed down to 2 pool options
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I have put specs down below but not much difference in price between the quotes, Are certain brands better than others? Any feedback on companies Somerset Pools vs Bombora Pools? Located NSW. Narellen area
Quote 1 Quote 2
Barrier Reef Firbreglass Harvest pools firbreglass
7.5m x 4.4m (1.26 - 1.86 deepth) 8m x 4.4m (1.1 -1.67)
Filter cartridge Hayward star clear Filter cartridge Astral zx100
Chlorinator Hayward Puresilk auto Saltmate auto clean
Pump Haryward Super II 1.5 hp Astral E series 1 HP
$ 40,531 $ 41,600
The shape of the pools are the same, the 8m pool just has corner seats down the deep end.
which cell are you getting vs pool volume
Barrier reef shell is much stronger
Filters zx 100 is way to small , you didn't state size on star clear but the Hayward swim clear is a better filter and a 200 or 250,is even better
Pure silk chlorinator is as good as you will get . It runs on about half the salt as most chlorinator so and will tell you when you need salt . Saltmate are a good reliable chlorinator .
Both pumps are reliable units and on paras far as noise and power goes . I would use a vsp from either supplier . They are both good pumps . The biggest advantage of a vsp especially when used with a well designed circulation system is you will vacuum less , skim better , clean better almost silent operation and save loads on power is you start up at
But equipment can be upgraded or changed . More important is the water circulation .
The pipe sizing , skimmer box and location and number of returns .
A well set up system will be much less maintenance, quieter and save money on power .
Many sales people won't understand this themselves .
Start at the skimmer , if you are in a leafy area one with a 7 litre basket as opposed to average 3litre will mean lees emptying or risk of blockage .
Some companies still use 40mm pipe,it doesn't the mater what equipment you use it will never work great with that Using 50mm pipe on suctions . You can split to 2x40mm return pipes but not 1 . Deep and shallow end returns designed to circulate the water eliminates dead spots and helps get dirt into filter without vacuuming .
Good luck with your decision
Cheers andrew
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