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Ep162: Designing an Efficient Pool: Smart Planning for Long-Term Savings | The Deep End Podcast Pt. 4

Ep162: Designing an Efficient Pool: Smart Planning for Long-Term Savings | The Deep End Podcast Pt. 4

Update: 2025-02-01
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In the final part of our four-part series on saving money on pool maintenance and upkeep, we dive into planning and designing your pool for maximum efficiency. Whether you're building a new pool, renovating, or buying a home with a pool, smart design choices can save you thousands in long-term maintenance, energy, and chemical costs.

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00:00 - Introduction
Overview of the final episode in the Saving Money on Pool Maintenance series
02:15 - Why Pool Design Affects Long-Term Costs
How smart planning during construction or renovation saves money
05:42 - The Importance of Proper Circulation & Jet Placement
How return jet positioning affects water flow, chemistry, and efficiency
10:18 - Water Features: Are They Worth It?
How waterfalls, bubblers, and deck jets impact energy and chemical use
15:07 - Surface Choices That Prevent Algae & Reduce Maintenance
The pros and cons of plaster, tile, aggregate, and fiberglass finishes
19:32 - Choosing the Right Filtration System
Comparing cartridge, sand, and DE filters for efficiency and maintenance
24:15 - The Role of Variable Speed Pumps
How a VS pump can cut energy costs and improve filtration
28:52 - Why Chemical Feed Systems Make Pool Maintenance Easier
Benefits of auto chlorinators, pH feeders, and ORP controllers
33:40 - The Best Cleaning Systems for Low-Maintenance Pools
Comparing robotic, pressure, and suction-side cleaners
38:27 - Hidden Costs of Poor Pool Planning
Common mistakes that lead to high maintenance costs
42:12 - Final Thoughts & Episode Wrap-Up
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Ep162: Designing an Efficient Pool: Smart Planning for Long-Term Savings | The Deep End Podcast Pt. 4

Ep162: Designing an Efficient Pool: Smart Planning for Long-Term Savings | The Deep End Podcast Pt. 4

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