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Adding spa to existing pool

Colette Sullivan

5 years ago

We are re-plumbing, plastering and adding a heater to our pool. We are also going to add a spa at the same time. We would like to put it across the width of the pool...where all the floats are. Just wanted to get some thoughts on the placement. It will be large as the width is about 14ft. I was thinking it would fit in with the existing pool shape/design this way and not look like an add on in this position. There is decking right behind that area where we are going to have a gas hookup for a fire pit as well. You can tell from the pic but there is a good amount of space right there. Any pool design experts out there?

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PRO
Mystic Pools, LLC
5 years ago
Post a pic without all the people and floats. Include the patio area you speak of..

A top down pic would be the best. Even a quick sketch is fine.

Indicate the dimensions of the pool and the patio.
PRO
Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
I think getting some comments from people that have this set up is worth it. I find a stand alone hot tub a nicer idea especially with kids and yes we need to see an overhead shot but I think a 14’ long spa is going to be a huge drain on heating $$$$. So post a to scale plan of the whole area too.
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Colette Sullivan
Original Author
5 years ago

The decking goes all the way back...the trees were hanging over so it looks like it's covered in the pic but the space is there. The line in the pool is where i was thinking about having the spa.

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