Hoping for HELP to identify this pool.

[Bama Rambler]

Wow! Way to hang in there. You have an excellent DH. You should be very nice to him.

Pool School will become much eaasier and make a lot more sense once you actually start using the things that's written there.

The biggest thing I can tell you is not to stress too much about it. You can always come back and ask any questions you may have.

 

[poolstupid]

Thanks You guys And thanks for the advice with everything. I was pretty much ready to be done with it. We are almost to the fill line where we can go ahead and install the returns and skimmer. But I am going to go take a picture and post it anyway.... I will be back in a flash

 

[poolstupid]

What kind of sand do I buy for a sand filter and where? It is a Hayward.....

 

[crs16]

Pool filter sand. You can get it at lowe's or home depot or a pool supply store.

ETA: they come in 50 lb bags. Depending on the size of your sand filter you will need more than one bag.

 

[poolstupid]

Looks like I need 4 bags. It calls for .45-.55mm sand. hmmmm, I guess I will call around for prices.

 

[poolstupid]

Oh wait.... 2 bags. I think it needs 100 pounds....... WAIT... it needs 4 bags. it needs 200 pounds. I can't add today... lmao or read!

 

[poolstupid]

Okay... getting some pictures and then going to go buy sand..... need to shop vac the other sand out.

 

[poolstupid]

 

[poolstupid]

WE DID IT!!!!

 

[poolstupid]

I wasn't real happy when I noticed this.....

BUT..... It is okay. Those guys got it up and filled and that makes every one of them MY hero along with all of you who have encouraged and helped along the way!!!

 

[poolstupid]

Oh yeah.... and the posts you see in the background..... those are posts for an electric fence to keep in the horses that I was "notified" are joining our family. I am sure those hot days in the pool are going to be very..... aromatic? LMAO

Oh well...... I can always put up some air fresheners

 

[poolstupid]

NOW.... just need to figure out how we are getting in and out. The ladder we have connects to a deck, which I have decided against since our daughter is five. Maybe later, but not until I know that she follows all directions regarding the pool. So, I have stairs that go in and are supposed to attach to a deck.... I am trying to figure out a way to "rig" something just for now, but so far I haven't a clue. We haven't put in the skimmer or anything yet since I ended up ordering a new one. Is it okay if she goes in it the way it is??? She is itching to go in but I am not sure if it is a good idea anyway, even if I can get her in and out safely without the right ladder.... ugh

 

[poolstupid]

question.... what is better??? A butterfly gasket on a skimmer, or the regular two different pieces of gasket? Any thoughts? I have both so we have a choice here..... Yes, the new skimmer has just arrived

 

[Bama Rambler]

The butterfly gasket is the better choice. Since you have both, I'd suggest using the butterfly.

 

[poolstupid]

Thank You Bama!!! Can you believe it??? It is up and filled. I am just waiting for my husband to have time to put the skimmer and stuff in

 

[melissab]

Looks great! We have the same liner.

 

[Lershac]

NOW.... just need to figure out how we are getting in and out. The ladder we have connects to a deck, which I have decided against since our daughter is five. Maybe later, but not until I know that she follows all directions regarding the pool. So, I have stairs that go in and are supposed to attach to a deck.... I am trying to figure out a way to "rig" something just for now, but so far I haven't a clue. We haven't put in the skimmer or anything yet since I ended up ordering a new one. Is it okay if she goes in it the way it is??? She is itching to go in but I am not sure if it is a good idea anyway, even if I can get her in and out safely without the right ladder.... ugh

I vote for a trampoline into the pool! (just kidding very unsafe!)

 

[poolstupid]

NOW.... just need to figure out how we are getting in and out. The ladder we have connects to a deck, which I have decided against since our daughter is five. Maybe later, but not until I know that she follows all directions regarding the pool. So, I have stairs that go in and are supposed to attach to a deck.... I am trying to figure out a way to "rig" something just for now, but so far I haven't a clue. We haven't put in the skimmer or anything yet since I ended up ordering a new one. Is it okay if she goes in it the way it is??? She is itching to go in but I am not sure if it is a good idea anyway, even if I can get her in and out safely without the right ladder.... ugh

I vote for a trampoline into the pool! (just kidding very unsafe!)

Oh, how I love love love that idea! But..... I have to be "safe"........ I got hope in and out of it.... she loves the pool!!!

 

[poolstupid]

I need help. Does the pump and filter have to be in an enclosed area????? It is a hayward pump and filter. We don't even know how it goes together. From the skimmer do we attach the pump and then the pump to the filter and filter to returns???

 

[zea3]

Yes, the pipe or hose from the skimmer will go into the front of the pump. You will need a pipe or hose that comes out of the pump (usually on the top) and goes into the filter. Where it goes into and out of the filter depends on what type of filter it is. Could you post a picture?