Anyone have an opinion on these two pools?
http://www.nationalpoolwholesalers.com/ ... 02452.html
(Noted--I have seen post about being cautious with NPW).

http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/pools/sh ... matrix.htm

Along with either of these pools, does anyone think the Hayward SP15922S Power-Flo Matrix Above-Ground Pump 2-Speed, along with Hayward EC50AC Perflex Extended-Cycle Above-Ground Pool D.E. Filter would be a good combination??

deweypip

I have no experience on either of those pool brands...both look fine to me, though I like the price of the second

The pump you are suggesting is the one I have for my 21' and it has been great, and should be plenty for your 24' as well. I prefer sand filters to DE (and I have more experience with sand) so someone else will have to chime in on you filter choice.

I have a 20' Sharkline Matrix, I think it's a great pool. I've only had it for 1 season but I think it's very well made, I put the pool up myself and I believe it's a very well engineered product, it looks great and our family had a blast last summer. No complaints on Matrix, I did a lot of research before buying and Sharkline seemed to be a reputable company with good reviews.

I bought mine online at FamilyPoolFun.com, I would deal with them again as well.

http://www.troublefreepool.com/one-man-one-pool-and-one-deck-agp-pics-t37172.html

We sell quite a few pools through our website and the Sharkline Matrix has been rated the highest by our customers, the Matrix is a little more expensive then some of the entry level pools but the large 8" toprail and all resin design is worth the additional $$ if it is in your budget. There is a lot of good information here on the Matrix Pool http://www.inyopools.com/above_ground_p ... kages.aspx

Cramar,
What liner did you go with? Overlap, unibead, or beaded??? What's the difference, or the better option???
Any idea???

deweypip

I went with uni-bead, which is actually 2 systems in one.
I chose the j-hook system as it seemed easier than trying to put in the bead system, with uni-bead you can take a knife and remove the j-hook part and opt for beaded.

I found the j-hook to be "relatively" easy, but the first time putting up a liner is tricky, I had to take it down and try a second time (which really wasn't a big deal), not being aware of how tight the liner should go up it took 2 tries.
THe matrix has a great system for the rails that can help hold the liner as you move along.

I personally didn't want an overlap liner, I didn't want the liner to be seen from the outside.

Cramar,
I was thinking unibead, but just wasn't sure. Thought you have one of two options, as you stated.
I wanted to go with a 25ga liner. Any 25 ga. that I was interested in were either beaded or uni.
Looks like Unibead it is, probably do the j-hook as you did.
Thanks for input

deweypip

I went with the same kind of liner and thickness, I went with this style and I think it looks great:

Beaded liners are nice if you have deck or something that prevents easy removal of top rails, since you can install with out taking the rails off. The J-hook is basically a pre-trimmed overlap liner that is non-adjustable. Cramer's needing to do the liner twice probably might not have been necessary with an overlap type since it accommodates small misalignment's. Also, if you ever have a major leak/have to lower you water significantly then an overlap might, and I stress might be able to accommodate that where the other two types typically do not. I agree an overlap liner does not look as good, but if the liner stretches non-uniformly you can deal with it easier than the overlap/bead types. Also, if you are going with a dugout deepend (which I really like), your only choice will be a "expandable" overlap liner. One last thought, I have not done my liner this way, but you can fold the excess inside of the pool walls instead of the outside. I did not do this since I thought it was extra work, but I have seen it done, and it can entirely hide signs of the liner from the outside.

Pulled the trigger today on the Sharkline Matrix 24 x 54 from Poolsupplyworld. Hope I have as much luck with it as others here have with their Sharklines. Just ordered today, hope delivery goes off without a hitch.
Thanks for the input guys. Will have to keep you updated.

deweypip

Good luck, post some pics when it's up!!

Shooting for April-early May install. Will do once up and running.