Pool Planning Tips

BlueWave Pools & Spas

Our Guide to Planning Your Pool Project

Are you looking for a custom pool builder in the Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas? Come in to plan your project with the custom pool builder that local homeowners adore: BlueWave Pools & Spas. One of the first decisions you will be making is the shape and design of your pool. Although this may sound simple, there are several things to consider, including the shape and size of your yard, your landscaping, and the tastes and lifestyles of your family.

Safety is a major concern for homeowners, especially those with children. In addition to your concern, there are barrier requirements in your city. These vary depending on what city you live in. Your pool designer will be glad to go over these issues with you. There are several different safety barriers you can opt for to help ensure the safety of your family, including wrought iron fencing, pool covers, and barriers on all doors.

Your budget is another item to consider. We will provide you with sources to obtain financing. BlueWave Pools & Spas will be able to guide you to obtain financing with an affordable payment plan.

In addition to your pool, you may want to consider adding landscaping. This will enhance your backyard paradise. We will be glad to recommend a reputable landscaping company that will work with you and your pool designer to give you a beautiful backyard.

What Type of Pool Should You Consider?

The most popular type of pool is a play pool. Your depth on a play pool can be 3’ to 5’, 3’ x 5’ x 3’, or 3’ x 5’ x 4’. This will allow your family to play water sports such as volleyball or basketball or do water workouts. This type of pool is also good for a casual swimmer.

If you like to dive, then you must have a deep end that meets safety requirements. At BlueWave Pools & Spa, we are always concerned with your safety. In addition to having a diving board, you may want to consider a slide to add to the fun of your pool.

In addition to your pool, you may want to add a spa. Spas are not only very relaxing but therapeutic as well.

Pool Maintenance

Automatic cleaning and chemical systems make it easy to keep your pool maintenance down to a minimum. Every pool is equipped with a pump and filter. Depending on the size and added features you may have more than one pump. Here at BlueWave Pools & Spas, we use Pentair equipment.

There are three types of filters you can choose from: cartridge filters, diatomaceous earth filters, also known as D.E. filters, and sand filters. Each filter has its own distinct advantage. Your designer will inform you of the advantages of each system and help you determine which is best for your needs. The D.E. and sand filters both require backwashing, which is done to remove dirt debris from the filter. The cartridge filter does not require backwashing, which is one of the advantages of this type of filter.

The skimmer, which is standard on all pools, is connected to the filtration system and draws floating debris from the surface water. BlueWave Pools & Spas is a top custom pool builder in the Phoenix area, because we offer our customers an EcoSkim venturi-powered skimmer that will enhance skimming efficiency by 40% over standard skimmers. 100% of the pump suction is directed to the AVSC or PDR drain(s).

There are two types of automatic cleaning systems. One is the pool vac, which vacuums large debris off the floor of the pool while covering your entire pool. From microscopic dust and pollen to large leaves and twigs, the pool vac gives you easy, trouble-free operation by running off your existing filtration system. Getting that sparkling clean pool is easy and effortless with the pool vac.

The second type of cleaner is the Pentair in-floor cleaning and circulation system, which is a series of pop-up cleaning heads built into the floor, steps, and benches of your pool and/or spa. Clean, filtered water is returned to your pool through the Pentair in-floor cleaning and circulation water valve that automatically directs the flow of water. The water is then directed to a series of cleaning heads that rotate 360º to clean the interior of your pool. Powerful jets sweep dirt and debris into suspension to be removed by the skimmer and main drains. As the cleaning heads begin returning flush to the pool floor, the next series of heads pop up to continue cleaning and circulating filtered water throughout the pool. If the pool water is not fully circulated, it may not be properly sanitized. Pentair’s in-floor cleaning and circulation system keeps your water in constant motion, and proper circulation is vital to maintaining healthy pool water.

The automatic water leveler makes it easy to keep your pool water at the desired level. With this feature, you don’t have to use your garden hose to add water to the pool to replace water that has splashed out or evaporated. With the Pentair in-floor cleaning and circulation system, you can be assured of continuous and systematic circulation.



If you want to heat your pool or you decided to purchase a spa, then you will need to add a heater to your equipment. There are several different types of heaters, including natural gas, propane, or energy-efficient heat pumps. Your designer and custom pool builder from BlueWave Pools & Spas will go over the advantages of each one and which ones will be the most cost-effective unit.

Chemicals:  As a pool owner, you will always need to maintain your pool with chemicals. There are, however, a few products that will help decrease your chemical usage. One is the salt system, which generates and delivers chlorine to your pool automatically. This system automatically delivers a constant low level of pH-balanced chlorine to sanitize your water while making it soft and silky to the touch. It eliminates red eyes, green hair, itchy skin, and faded swimwear.

The oxidizer (ozone) is another way to reduce chemical usage. This system produces ozone, which is the strongest oxidizer available, to remove lotions, body oils, and fluids introduced by bathers. This type of system can lower your chlorine usage.

Get in Touch With the Phoenix Area's Top Custom Pool Builder

Keeping up on your chemicals is the most important thing a pool owner can do. At the time of your equipment start-up and introduction, you will be given a test kit so you can test your own chemicals weekly. We also advise you to take a water sample to your local pool supply store to have it tested by their technicians.

With a little advance planning, you will end up with a pool that will provide fun and entertainment for you and your family year after year. Contact us today to get started with the custom pool builder that Phoenix, AZ, and the surrounding areas count on - BlueWave Pools & Spas.