Granddaddy starting a new project

DonFant

Member
Mar 26, 2025
14
Salem Va
So here I am, I just started this process about 3 weeks ago.
I'll try to make this short, I'm totally new at this, I'm in the process of getting my yard ready, the electrician came yesterday and ran conduit from my house (new dedicated breaker) to my storage building. BTW, last week I rented a Sod Cutter and move a lot of grass. Yesterday, I rented the worst Trencher in the state of Va) but I got it done :)
Anyway, the wires have been run, he even added an extra wire for Bonding. ( I've never heard of Bonding until several of you guys mentioned it.-THANK YOU!
So, here is what I have ordered, its all wrapped up in my garage.

12'x24'x54" AG Saltwater Titan Oval Pool, 12'x24'x54" Oval Uni-Bead Beach Haven Liner - 40 Gauge, AquaPro High Pro DE72 D.E. Filter System 2-HP 2-Speed Pump, Hayward Aqua Trol RJ Salt Chlorine Generator System, Lacus Wide-Mouth Above Ground Thru-Wall Skimmer & Return Fitting, Deluxe Pool Cleaning Kit - 5 Piece with 30' Vacuum Hose, 12'x24' Oval Space Age Silver/Blue Solar Cover, Confer Step 1X with Outside Ladder.
(I still have a lot of dirt to move, but my son-in-laws and grandson are helping)
After consideration, I've decided to go with an Electric heater. I'm open to suggestions for a quality heater. My calculations come to about 9700 gallons, so something that would work for it.
I also need to order a nce test kit and I guess some chemicals-? Again, I'm am totally green to all of this, so your ideas and explanations are welcomed.
 
Good luck with your project. Keep us posted as it progresses.
It is a good start using a SWCG as that will make it easier to manage the chemicals. Be sure to get get a good test kit and get the salt kit with it. The TF Pro with Salt is good value but review the following
Test Kits Compared

You will need to have some muractic acid on hand as well as salt to add to the pool. When you get a test kit, test your tap water or whatever water you plan to use to fill the pool. Post those for feedback.

Also check out the PoolMath app. it is an easy app to track your test data as well as guide you on what and how much chemicals to add when needed.