Equipment options and upgrades

Equipment Options & Upgrades

Professional Pool Company — Understanding Your Pool Equipment Choices

Your pool’s equipment system determines how efficiently your water circulates, stays clean, heats, and operates. While every Professional Pool Company pool includes a high-quality standard equipment package, many homeowners choose to upgrade certain components for improved convenience, performance, or long-term savings.
This article explains your equipment options, upgrade paths, and which choices offer the best value.

⭐ 1. Pumps (Single-Speed vs. Variable-Speed)

Your pump is the heart of your pool system. It moves water through the filter, heater, and sanitization system.

✔ Standard Option: Variable-Speed Pump (Recommended)

Professional Pool Company installs variable-speed pumps as the standard, because they offer:

Major energy savings
Quiet operation
Longer lifespan
Better water circulation
Flexible RPM scheduling

✔ Upgrades Available:

Larger HP variable-speed pumps (for water features or large pools)
Dual-pump systems (one for pool, one for spa or features)

Best For:

Energy efficiency, flexibility, and long-term cost savings.

⭐ 2. Filtration Systems (Cartridge, Sand, DE)

✔ Standard Option: Cartridge Filter

We use cartridge filters because they offer:

Superior water clarity
Low maintenance
No backwashing required
Cleaner filtration down to fine particles

✔ Upgrade Options:

Oversized cartridge filter (longer intervals between cleanings)
DE filter (ultra-fine filtration, more maintenance)
Sand filter (budget option, less clarity)

Best For:

Most homeowners choose upgraded cartridge sizes for convenience and water quality.

⭐ 3. Sanitization Systems (Salt System vs. Chlorine)

✔ Standard Option: Salt System (Highly Recommended)

Salt systems:

Convert salt into chlorine automatically
Reduce harsh chemical smell
Are gentler on skin and eyes
Require minimal maintenance

✔ Other Options:

Traditional chlorine feeder
Inline tablet chlorinator

Best For:

Low-maintenance, consistent sanitation.

⭐ 4. Heating Options (Gas, Heat Pump, Hybrid, Chiller)

✔ Gas Heater

Fastest heating
Ideal for spas
Works reliably in cold weather

✔ Heat Pump

Extremely energy-efficient
Great for maintaining warm temperatures
Best for pools used regularly

✔ Hybrid System

Gas + heat pump
Fast spa heating + efficient pool warming

✔ Chiller

Cools water in hot Florida summers
Often paired with a heat pump

Best For:

Spa owners → gas or hybrid
Pool-only owners → heat pump
Year-round comfort → heat pump + chiller combo

⭐ 5. Automation & Smart Controls (Hayward OmniLogic/OmniPL)

✔ Standard Option: Hayward Omni Automation

Includes mobile app control for:

Pump speeds
Lighting
Water features
Heaters
Spillovers
Valves

✔ Upgrade Options:

OmniLogic (premium panel with full customization)
Additional valve actuators (automated water features)
Wi-Fi or hardwired control modules
Extended smart-home integration

Best For:

Anyone who wants full phone control or voice integration.

⭐ 6. Lighting Options (LED, Color, Additional Fixtures)

✔ Standard Option: LED White Pool Light

Efficient, bright, and long-lasting.

✔ Upgrades:

Color-changing LED lights
Additional wall lights
Spa lights
Shelf lights
Landscape lighting (around the deck)

Best For:

Homeowners wanting a more resort-style nighttime atmosphere.

⭐ 7. Water Features (Bubblers, Deck Jets, Spillways, Scuppers)

✔ Popular Feature Upgrades:

Bubblers on sunshelves
Deck jets
Sheer descents
Water bowls
Raised spa spillways
Natural rock waterfalls
Stainless steel scuppers

Each feature requires additional plumbing and dedicated valves; automation can control them.

Best For:

Adding visual appeal, sound, and movement to the pool.

⭐ 8. In-Floor Cleaning & Circulation Enhancements

✔ Optional Upgrades:

In-floor cleaning system (rotating floor jets)
Enhanced return line placement
High-efficiency skimmers
Oversized plumbing for maximum flow

Best For:

Low-maintenance pools and large yards.

⭐ 9. Equipment Pad Upgrades

✔ Options Include:

Noise-reduction pad
UV-protected equipment roof
Extended plumbing manifold
Salt cell bypass valves
Overflow drain integration
Surge protectors for automation and pumps

Best For:

Longevity, cleaner organization, and easier service.

⭐ 10. Spa Equipment Upgrades

✔ Popular Options:

Additional spa jets
Air blowers
Therapy jet packages
LED spa lighting
Automation presets (high/low modes)
Dedicated spa pump

Best For:

Homeowners who want a true therapeutic spa experience.

⭐ 11. Recommended Upgrade Bundles

⭐ Efficiency Bundle

Oversized cartridge filter
Variable-speed pump
Heat pump
Oversized plumbing

⭐ Luxury Bundle

Color LED lighting
Water features
Spa jet upgrades
OmniLogic automation

⭐ Low-Maintenance Bundle

Salt system
Oversized filter
In-floor cleaning system
High-efficiency returns

These bundles offer simplified choices based on your goals.

⭐ Summary: Equipment Options Tailored to Your Lifestyle

Professional Pool Company helps you choose equipment based on:
✔ How you’ll use your pool
✔ How much automation you want
✔ Whether you want a spa
✔ Your heating goals
✔ Your maintenance preferences
✔ Your long-term energy efficiency priorities
Every system is custom-tailored to your design so your pool runs reliably, efficiently, and exactly how you want it.

⭐ Need Help Selecting Equipment?

We walk you through every option during your design and estimate review.
👉 Ask us anytime for personalized recommendations.

Need help right now?
Call us at 321-252-7371 or schedule a design consultation at this link.

Updated on: 29/11/2025

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