Looking to buy pool

[astrong]

We are looking to get an above ground pool
Options are both Doughboy pools
Summerville round 24 ft 52 inch
Or
Copper canyon 24 ft 52 inch
We're lost!
Questions:
Upgrade to frog leap mineral or go with standard chlorine basic included option?
Cost comparison for chlorine vs frog?? Monthly and annual.
What pump is the most energy efficient?
Anyone with electric cost estimates we can expect?
Polaris 65 cleaner?? That's an upgrade.
We're looking to finance and not sure what to expect for total monthly cost
Please share any advice because we have never owned a pool.
I do not want to get in over my head.
Thank you.

 

[Casey]

Welcome.

Go with the pool that fits your budget. Your pump should be a 2 speed as to save on electric. Get the biggest filter you can. Do not entertain the frog as they dump metals into,the water, won't kill bacteria and will stain your pool if pH rises.

Please read the ABC's of pool water chemistry in Pool School and purchase a TF100 test kit from tftestkits.net. Owning a pool is a big responsibility, and taking control of said pool's maintenance should never be left to a pool store and their unreliable testing.

 

[pooldv]

Welcome to TFP!

Definitely get a 2 speed pump, running on low 3-4 hours per day will cost less than 20 bucks per month. No frog or any mineral system. Bleach or saltwater are the best options.

Here is some beginning info on water chemistry.
TFPC for Beginners
ABC's of Pool Water Chemistry