My Costco Bestway Pool in San Diego.

[SD_Rider]

I bought it in June. Installed it in July. I found this forum and have been lurking ever since. [emoji41]

Using the calculator I guesstimated it to be 4750 gallons. 9x18x4.

Here's my current setup. Leveled on 18 cubic feet of sand.

 

[SD_Rider]

The solar heaters that came with the kit. *edit* And I just noticed that my spa made it into the pic.

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My idea for the winter is to put a black frame under the panels....somehow. Maybe pvc and a black tarp? If that doesn't keep it warm enough, then I'll be looking into a heater unit...or maybe adding a solar cover, rather than the blue tarp that came with it.

 

[Agent99]

Interesting kit you have there. Those solar panels are kind of, well,...........cute! LOL

 

[SD_Rider]

Interesting kit you have there. Those solar panels are kind of, well,...........cute! LOL

They work pretty well. Pool was 88* yesterday with 95* temps.
As I mentioned, I may need to add to it over the winter. Not sure it will warm the pool up enough when it gets 40* at night.

 

[SD_Rider]

My pool is getting a revamp for 2016 Summer. I'm renting a mini skid steer on Saturday, a Bobcat MT55.

I plan to dig down a few inches and level it using a laser level, then add masonry sand for a pool base, covered by a tarp.

I am also upgrading to a 2800 gph pump Amazon.com : Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools, 2800 GPH Pump Flow Rate, 110-120V with GFCI : Swimming Pool Sand Filters : Patio, Lawn Garden and adding an Intex auto pool cleaner Amazon.com : Intex Auto Pool Cleaner : Swimming Pool Suction Cleaners : Patio, Lawn Garden

I'm considering salt but for now going to continue with the BBC method. My plan is to setup the pool permanently for year round operation...possibly add a small deck and pavers.

 

[SD_Rider]

Rented a Bobcat M55 to do the digging for me.


Just a bit of dirt pulled out.


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guess I have to wait to upload more pics....?

 

[SD_Rider]

So, here I sit...and have learned that I need Photobucket.

SLAM in process

My setup to put it up again....






My Hayward skimmer install:



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If I used the Clorox Sand from Lowes: Shop Clorox PoolSpa 25-lb Sand Pool Filter Aid at Lowes.com

It says that 25lb replaces 50lb. I used a box and a half....but the filter calls for 77lbs.



Should I just add more sand? Would that be a problem? I would theoretically think that it would just filter better with 75+ lbs of sand vs. ~37lbs....

 

[fosterbz]

I bought it in June. Installed it in July. I found this forum and have been lurking ever since. [emoji41]

Using the calculator I guesstimated it to be 4750 gallons. 9x18x4.

Here's my current setup. Leveled on 18 cubic feet of sand.

I like what you did on the pvc. Can you tell me what I need to covert my hose to PVC. I have same pool (Costco 2015). Love the pool. Only problem is replacing the hose each year. Any suggestion?

Thank you
Brian