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[fastereddie]

Hi all, wanted to get the kiddos a pool for the summer and found this site while shopping.
Really happy I found this forum because being a mechanic I like to do everything myself and try to research as much as I can. I bought a cheap test kit from Walmart to get me started but my tf100 will be here tomorrow. Just trying to keep the cl and ph in check till I can test for more. I am already finding myself looking at an Intex sand filter and swcg lol. This little pump that comes with the pool is pretty laughable, but what do ya want for a 70 dollar pool. If I can successfully manage the pool without stressing myself out I already want to upgrade to something like a big Intex pool. Thanks for reading and thanks in advance. Ed

 

[woodyp]

Welcome. Better equipment makes managing a little larger pool a LOT easier.

 

[fastereddie]

Thanks Woody, is that Intex Krystal clear sand filter and swcg a decent setup or should I be looking at something else when I upgrade?

 

[Richard320]

Welcome!

Here's something you need to know about. They also sell them in most pool stores.

Soaks up oils. So if you come home and jump in the pool after getting a 90 weight shampoo or an ATF shower, you won't leave a slick on the surface. If you do leave a ring, Mr Clean Magic Erasers will remove it.

 

[fastereddie]

Thanks! Makes sense. I've got something similar in the bilge of my boat. Never would of thought of that for the pool.

 

[pooldv]

Welcome to TFP!

Congrats on the new pool. We started with one like that 12 years or so ago. Lots of upgrades since then. The Intex sand and SWG is a nice upgrade from the Intex cartridge filter. Lots of people here use them.

 

[fastereddie]

Thank you. I believe I will be getting the sand filter for sure. Maybe the swg when we upsize the pool!

 

[Casey]

Welcome to TFP