For several months now I have been lurking, reading and trying to get a basic knowledge of pool designs, while building our Dream Home.

We are almost finished with the house and now I am trying to get the pool designed and built.

I have read about needing bigger drain and return lines. I have also read you need to oversize the filter. I voiced these concerns to my PB and this is what he has quoted.

Plese help me review and change.

My pool will be 18' x 40, 3 1/2' - 6' depth, with automatic cover.

The spa will be a prefab unit built in, not connected to the pool.

There will be a separate water falls that does not empty into the pool, but recirculates from a catch basin.

There will be 3 sheer descents emtying into pool.

The following is a list from the pool quote.

1. two 2" main drains w 1 1/2" safety vent in pool
   
   2. Four 1 1/2" return lines
   
   3. two SP 1082 Commercial skimmers
   
   4. Two Multi color pool lights
   
   5. one 1 1/2 HP 4 speed intelliflo pump
   
   6. one 30" high rate sand filter ( I said I wanted the filter oversized, is this?)
   
   7. Aqualink RS8 auotmatic pool controler
   
   8. Lutron / Aqualink interface
   
   9. PCC2000 automatic in floor cleaning system
   
2. CL free system w/ dual CO2 tanks ( because of automatic pool cover company does not recommend SWG, so PD suggested I use this or the Ozone, I asked for both to make sure pool stays clean. Good idea or not???)
   
3. one Ozone Generator
   
4. automatic hydraulic pool cover w/ stone cover brackets for cover lid
   
5. Pool Coping: cast in place w/ okra colored concrete and troweled to a smooth finish.
   
6. Diamond Brite 1/4 - 1/2" thick
   
7. Heat Pump Heater: I have asked for the highest SER rating, waiting on his reply.

Sorry for the long post.

I want an efficient operating pool, low maintenance and clean water.

What do I change or add?

Thanks for the help in advance.