PCC2000 In Floor Cleaning System Question

texasga2008

17 years ago

***This question is for those of you that already have the PCC 2000 is cleaning system and have trees in your yard. ***

I have one pool builder telling me that this system absoulutely works in yards with alot of trees, and I will love it, and it never clogs based on the design of the new floor drain cover.

I have another pool builder telling me the exact opposite -- the system is totally ineffective in yards with trees. He states that the small twigs get into the main drain and get stuck, then the leaves jam up behind the twigs.

I don't feel like spending $6k on a system if it does not work. I am just looking for some opinions from the end-users.

Let me know what you think of your system and whether it is worth the money. Thanks!

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Rack Etear
17 years ago
Wow 6k, and I though pools here were expensive.

The main drains, especially now ( new main drain standards) will need to have leaves cleared from them on a regular basis. T
poolguynj
17 years ago
I think a Polaris or Legend is more cost effective and will cope with your leaves.
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keith-2009
17 years ago
The statements above aren't quite true. I've installed many PCC2000 systems.Our area has many leaves and acorns.If there has been a change to the main drain other than the VGB act that prevents it from removing leaves that would be new news to me,that is what it's designed to do.I currently use a different vendor now so I have no stake in recommending it,but it's a good product.
mikethepoolguy
17 years ago
The system works great if it is installed properly and with all its components as designed. However if a builder is uncomfortable installing the system don't let them. This does not mean they cant build your pool. Would it be too odd to have 2 builders on 1 pool? Always install a dedicated cleaner line to the pool anyway, even if you never use it. For an extra $200 it's worth knowing you can add a cleaner at any time.
danadude61
10 years ago
I am having my pool and spa remodeled. I have had the PCC 2000 system for 16 years, and it is a very good system. The remodeler installed drain covers that are not the PCC 2000 MDX Drain covers. I think I may need to have them change those to the MDX VGB covers so the system works as it was intended. Any thoughts on that Question?
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www.SwimmingPoolSteve.com
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
You could buy a small army of robotic vacuum cleaners - either all of one kind or even better, one of each and turn them all loose on your pool for the same price of an in floor cleaner unit. As a builder, and someone who has personally installed around 100 in-floor cleaning systems, I genuinely believe that this is an option that pool owners should pass on. The amount of extra plumbing buried below your pool is staggering - and if you knew what I knew about the way pool plumbing gets dome and how it is pressure tested for quality control (hint: poorly) then you might think twice about the in-floor cleaner.

If you want to compare costs with current model robotic pool vacs then read these Pool Vacuum Reviews
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Pool Pro Office
10 years ago
What size is your pool for 6K? I have designed and sold pools for 30 years and would highly recommend infloor cleaning systems for enhanced circulation and reduced maintenance. The PCC 2000 by Paramount is an excellent cleaning system by a great manufacturer.