First-time above-ground pool owner in Central Kentucky. We have ordered the INTEX - ULTRA FRAME 9' X 18' RECTANGLE METAL FRAME pool. It is due to be delivered on 6/23/22. We are wanting to get a head start and prep for the delivery date. The pool will be going into an area that already has gravel and in a large indoor garage area. I will post pictures of the area tomorrow. We would appreciate any suggestions...…past regrets....or just simply well wishes as we get started...LOL! Seeing lots of suggestions for sand.....gorilla pads....fake grass...etc...as a ground covering under the pool. Again.....a little nervous as this is a big responsibility. But super excited to have my own pool in my backyard!!! Thanks in advance for any help! Happy Summertime!!
A LITTLE SCARED & EXCITED
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Hi and welcome! I don't have experience with above ground pools but there are lots of folks here that do. I can say that if you're serious about maintaining this new summer adventure yourself, start reading through PoolSchool, get one of the 2 recommended test kits now so you have it for when the pool is filled, and find a reliable source of liquid chlorine. There's also a forum dedicated to above ground pools - that place will be a wealth of knowledge.
Good luck with the new pool and don't hesitate to ask questions!
Good luck with the new pool and don't hesitate to ask questions!
I am so clueless & overwhelmed!!! Any assistance anybody could provide will be greatly appreciated!
I have the
I purchased the
Please don't laugh.....from what I can tell I need to get the chlorine separate from these items I have already purchased...correct?? Is there anything else I need to get the pool open and ready for swimming?
Thanks again, folks!!!
It has been a big project to take on in this heat & I think I may have fried my brain just getting the area set up for the pool.
I have the
INTEX - ULTRA FRAME 9' X 18' RECTANGLE METAL FRAME ABOVE GROUND POOL PACKAGE
At this moment we are filling the pool up!I purchased the
Taylor K2005 Swimming Pool Chlorine Bromine Alkalinity Hardness pH DP Test Kit
&
In The Swim Basic Pool Opening Chemical Start-Up Kit - Up to 7,500 Gallons
Please don't laugh.....from what I can tell I need to get the chlorine separate from these items I have already purchased...correct?? Is there anything else I need to get the pool open and ready for swimming?
Thanks again, folks!!!
It has been a big project to take on in this heat & I think I may have fried my brain just getting the area set up for the pool.
Everything you need to know is here: Pool School
But in a nutshell...
1) Use PoolMath to determine how much of each chemical to add based upon your pool volume.
2) add stabilizer (CYA) to raise your level to 30 ppm. Put it in a sock and hang it in front of a return to dissolve. It'll take a couple days to dissolve, so don't bother to test for it immediately. Check and dose once per month.
3) add sufficient liquid chlorine (or plain unscented laundry bleach) to add 5 ppm to your pool *each day*.
4) add muriatic acid as required to keep pH in the range of 7.2-7.8. Do this weekly.
5) CANNONBALL!!!
You will eventually need to get a FAS-DPD chlorine test to convert your K2005 to a K2006. This test is essential if you ever get algae. But if you keep up with the daily chlorine dosing, this should not be a problem.
But in a nutshell...
1) Use PoolMath to determine how much of each chemical to add based upon your pool volume.
2) add stabilizer (CYA) to raise your level to 30 ppm. Put it in a sock and hang it in front of a return to dissolve. It'll take a couple days to dissolve, so don't bother to test for it immediately. Check and dose once per month.
3) add sufficient liquid chlorine (or plain unscented laundry bleach) to add 5 ppm to your pool *each day*.
4) add muriatic acid as required to keep pH in the range of 7.2-7.8. Do this weekly.
5) CANNONBALL!!!
You will eventually need to get a FAS-DPD chlorine test to convert your K2005 to a K2006. This test is essential if you ever get algae. But if you keep up with the daily chlorine dosing, this should not be a problem.
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