For a suction side cleaner, The Pool Clearer has been getting top marks from several of the fellas here. Bring the plumbing up to 2". The filter is a bit small for my tastes. You'll be better served with the Hayward Swim Clear line of filters over the Star Clear. Much better flow through. and more filtering square feet = less frequent cleaning. Most of what your builder is using is Hayward. The 1-1/2 HP Multi-Speed Tri-Star will give you energy efficiency and the extra umph you need when running the sheers or suction side cleaner. No need for a second pump for the sheers since you don't have a spa. Sticking with the same manufacturer for the pump and filter usually extends the warranty from 1 year to 3 or more. It also usually gets extended to other major stuff from the same manufacturer like automation, salt cells, lights and heaters. A 250K will be hard pressed given the area of the pool surface. A 400K will do it faster and uses the same amount of gas to get/keep the pool to temp. Scott

Suzanne thank you so much for the bump, and thank you Prospect for the referral. I went on the site today and it looks perfect. Just like what I had before only maybe better, I sent in for the trial version/product key and can't wait to start using it. I am hopeful that the 99.00 version is all that I need. Suzanne your right I tried sketchup too and same here. What, what did they say to do.? I don't want to invest all that time trying to figure out when I want to just be mapping out.. really just let me simply put in stuff and get on with it. Thank you both! I am in business now. Let the designs begin...

Marcie, a couple of us have posted questions about windows and doors in SoCal. Do not know how much time you have put in yet. Let me warn you, I have been trying to decide for over two years. The Pros here are very helpful. You can probably find my posts. Unfortunately, CA codes are strict. I have looked at all the brand you listed and more. Please make sure your house can pass Title 24 with aluminum windows such as Fleetwood. In my case, Integrity was not significantly less than Ultimate because I was told some window sizes could not be done with Integrity and I got a mix of Integrity and Ultimate windows in my quote.

We definately need a lot more info.Why 3 cooktops in total ,I can’t read the measurements is the WIC actually another pantry. More info and more importantly where is your architect? I think designing windows is part of the overall design so I would need to see what the style of house is for sure.