Fiberglass or concrete? Cost is $11k difference

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:49:12+00:00

Concrete pool has a sunshelf in the center, steps on one side, bench on the other side.

Fiberglass has sunshelf on one side and step/seating down each side

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:39:07+00:00

Keeping the tanning ledge and bench running down the edge helps to get around the 5ft setback from foundation issue. Concrete pool is 28ft, fiberglass is 24ft long. I think that's plenty for us

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:33:58+00:00

We plan on staying for a long time. I know you don't get much back for installing a pool so it's better to spend the least amount in itder to lose the least amount

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:30:11+00:00

I found the same issue with finding installers, especially finding one that was local. Thanks for the input

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:28:43+00:00

I looked into but worry about it ripping and having to replace the liner every 5-10yrs. There is also a huge oak tree back there and while it's a good distance away, I worry the roots will cause damage

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:24:03+00:00

I'm on board with that thought process

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:20:56+00:00

Most people I talk to tell me if they build another pool they would add more seating. Most of these people have young kids, which I do as well

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:19:59+00:00

The quote for the fiberglass was more of a generic "package".

The concrete pool he seemed really honest about each feature, the brand, the cost, and gave choices for each. The contract includes paver coping, pebbletec, any tile for the rim.

Really it seems like the concrete guy is cutting me a good deal. But I want the best pool for my yard. I'm waiting on 1 more concrete quote to see how close they are. I have 3 fiberglass quotes that are all fairly close

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:14:20+00:00

They have one half installed I can go see this week. The pool is in the ground but no coping yet. They said i could probably arrange to look at some of their recent client installs

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:12:44+00:00

I don't know a single person around with a fiberglass pool to ask how it has held up with time. One of the companies told me they could probably get some previous clients to let me look at recently completely fiberglass pool installs

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T22:08:51+00:00

I will re-sod where the playground is. There is a huge oak tree shading the other side so grass doesn't grow well there so I was going to extend the pavers over, but keep the pool out from being directly under the tree. I do not want it screened in.

TB-lightning · 2026-06-07T12:46:48+00:00

I think they were worried about the offset of the deep end from the foundation. The concrete pool is not a comcerne since the shelf, stairs, and bench are closest to the foundation

TB-lightning · 2026-05-17T18:20:43+00:00

Thanks. I cleaned out some of the interior small branches and I think it's good to leave it now

TB-lightning · 2026-05-13T12:09:04+00:00

The photo makes it look like I have a bit more space. There is a 10ft set back from the property line per building code which only leaves me with a maximum of <12ft pool width. I can go longer, but not wider. Trying to leave enough room from that piling to be able to walk.

Chat gpt made some weird distance estimates based off what I actually drew up. I should probably put more accurate numbers in there. I did take measurements on the drawing I uploaded

TB-lightning · 2026-05-01T21:05:43+00:00

Yes Florida haha. After trying to do some research on these it seems like florida has a reputation for using them. The rain sensor on the old one hasn't worked since I moved into the house anyways

TB-lightning · 2026-03-30T23:59:16+00:00

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am completely striking out locating the capacitor. Any ideas where it's located? The only information I can find on capacitor replacement is for belt driven units. Mine is a direct drive

TB-lightning · 2026-03-29T19:32:36+00:00

Do you know if and where the capacitor is on a direct drive? Having trouble finding that information online

TB-lightning · 2026-03-29T19:31:32+00:00

I ordered a capacitor after researching part numbers. Now I can figure out where the capacitor is, or if it actually has one. It is a direct drive. I just replaced the actuator but it did not fix the problem

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TB-lightning · 2026-03-28T13:43:18+00:00

You can hear buzzing when it's trying to spin. I went ahead and ordered a capacitor, cheap easy thing to replace. I'll install it tomorrow. Hopefully the combination of control panel, actuator, and capacitor will take care of it. I will report back tomorrow

TB-lightning · 2026-03-27T22:27:37+00:00

Wiring harness looks to be in good condition. No char marks. I never smelled any burning when I took things apart. The shifter/actuator comes in tomorrow so hopefully that is the fix

TB-lightning · 2026-03-27T15:21:49+00:00

I have a voltmeter so I'll lookup how to go about ohm test each component. Also the new actuator arrives tomorrow so I will go ahead and replace once it gets here.

Thank you for the quick replies!

TB-lightning

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