New Above Ground Pool Owner...What Next?

[Tootle76]

Hi all,

I am new to the site and a new pool owner! Exciting! Our 18' Heritage above ground pool will be installed soon. It came with the following: liner, skimmer, filter/pump (1.5 hp simply clean hydration pump), entry system, vac hose, pole, maintenance kit.

What is missing, and/or what else do we need? Chemical kit, right? What is best? Any extras that would be good for the pool or fun for kids?

Thanks,

Ashley

 

[pooldv]

Yes, a good test kit is the key to taking care of your pool. I use the TF-100 from TFTestkits.net. It is the best value, here's why, Pool School - Test Kits Compared

Do a little reading in Pool School.
ABCs of Pool Water Chemistry
Pool School - Getting Started

 

[Tootle76]

Thank you pooldv!

 

[cj3737]

Hi all,

I am new to the site and a new pool owner! Exciting! Our 18' Heritage above ground pool will be installed soon. It came with the following: liner, skimmer, filter/pump (1.5 hp simply clean hydration pump), entry system, vac hose, pole, maintenance kit.

What is missing, and/or what else do we need? Chemical kit, right? What is best? Any extras that would be good for the pool or fun for kids?

Thanks,

Ashley

Near future purchases-
Bleach
Chlorine stabilizer
Muratic Acid

Whole bunch of blow up toys... once your water is TFP clear, no one will get out!!

 

[Tootle76]

Thank you! cj3737

 

[RyanMcC]

TFP water is so nice I had to get the kids snorkels. Mainly because I wanted one.

 

[pooldv]

TFP water is so nice I had to get the kids snorkels. Mainly because I wanted one.

LOL!!