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OK, option 1 it is...I ordered the W3AQ-TROL-HP-TL and it's arriving Wednesday. Thanks for the advice!

Hi Friends, inching closer to actually swimming this summer. I was mistaken above, I got the Hayward aquuatrol RJ model, which I now understand is direct return jet attachment. Because my above ground pool is partially buried, there’s only about a foot between the return jet and the ground...

Thanks Ajw. Are heat pumps rated in BTUs , and if so, what Rating would be ideal for an 8500 gallon pool?

Hi All, We would like to extend our swimming season by adding a heat pump. Is there a recommended brand/model? Our pool is 8500 gallon above ground (installed semi-inground) and we have a bubble cover. Thanks!

Ok thanks. I have not been doing that, will start right away!

Hi again, Another update and another really basic question. Now they are coming to backfill around my pool this weekend. It's supposed to rain all weekend but we shall see. After that the electrician will be in to get it wired and grounded to code. Meantime the pool is still half-full and...

It’s the HP.

Thanks for the tips! Ordered the Hayward Aquatrol at your recommendation. It's arriving on Wednesday. Still waiting for the backfill and electrical work so right now the water is just sitting. The pump and filter have not been hooked up but I will also remove that "ionizer" before I do.

Thanks, that is really awesome to hear that I can add SWG at any time. The same company that sold me the "ionizer" sells this SWG below but I won't be buying from them. I am realizing I got a good deal on my shell, liner, and installation but the rest I need to fend for myself...

Thank you! And thank goodness for this forum. I am learning so much, I guess it's never too late. If I go with option 2, would that make it a typical “chlorine” pool essentially? I am realizing now our pool was sold as “Salt Water READY” meaning I could add a SWCG but it was not included. I...

Thank you for the advice. Yes I have the poolmath app and have been using it...a little frustrating because I have no data to work with yet! But it will clearly be a lifesaver once I have chemical circulating. This is the ionizer I have, it was sold as part of a package with black&Decker pump...

Good morning all, this is becoming an expensive lesson. Pool is full just below the skimmer but I can’t install the pump and filter because they have not yet backfilled the hole. I was getting ready to add chemicals and I realized what I have is an ionizer—not the same as an SWG? The electric is...

Thanks! The area that was soaked by the hose is the only area still muddy. The dirt on the opposite side of the pool never got wet. I think I am just being paranoid. The excavation crew will be backfilling the hole soon and I have read a little bit about gravel, french drains, etc...can you...

Thanks @mknauss. Hoping I make it to the step of adding the stabilizer after my latest rookie mistake: Leak or Spill?

Welcome to the land of rookie mistakes... We just had a semi-inground pool installed on Monday. Started filling on Monday afternoon. Everything appeared fine. Continued filling on Tuesday morning and the hose slipped out unnoticed. It ran for maybe 20 minutes unattended before I discovered it...

Thanks so much Texas Splash! This is exactly what I wanted to know. And you are right: temps still in the 40s at night here. Are there any advantages to using solid vs liquid stabilizer?

Hi Everyone, I'm new here, new to pools and everything that goes with owning one. I'm usually a pretty diligent researcher on home improvements, but...let's just say I missed a few homework assignments on this one. Yesterday I had a 15X24' oval pool installed semi-inground. The installer told...