I believe I have settled on a pool to get finally, but I have some questions still. The wife and I laid out an 18ft round area with flags (cheap little flags construction uses) and felt that once it has people in it, it will feel small. So we are going up to a 22ft. The problem is my budget isn't allowing me to spend the money on an Ultraframe 22ft AND get the upgraded sand pump and SWG, so we are opting for a Coleman(bestway really) 22'x52" Power Steel pool. I intend to get the biggest Intex SWG I can get since that seems to be the best option for SWG in this price range. But what about a pump. I have two below. Is Extremepowerusa a decent brand, and is it worth the upgrade from the Intext for a 22ft pool? My mother in law is coming down this weekend to visit and works at walmart, so I plan to use her 10% off option to buy these things. We are also planning to tear down my 10x12 deck and put up a 20x24 with a small extension that steps up to the pool that will be near the house.
Extremepowerusa 19" w/ 1.5hp pump for $210
Intex 1HP 3000 GPH sand pump (biggest intex I can find) $169
I have a couple side notes that I would like to verify that might help me avoid potential issues I often read about.
Rusting - I have read in a review that someone said these pools usually rust from water getting into the seams on the frame
(especially Salt systems), so he suggested taping them. I plan to get some waterproof tape and just tape up every seam on the frame once it is in place. I live in South GA and plan to leave it up year round. We barely get a freeze warning, let alone snow.
SWG - I read people often have trouble with these going out. One lady at work said hers went out 3 times in one year. It seems if I take out the cell and clean it in vinegar(White vinegar I guess?) on a monthly basis I guess it should last a lot better.
Pipes - I see most people end up using real PVC pipes with valves. My dad runs a hardware store, so I can get PVC stuff dirt cheap. Is it worth the hassle of upgrading this part?
Pump / SWG covering - Do I need to cover these to help protect them?
One last question. Is it worth the hassle of paying for extended warranties on any of this? Is it easy to void the warranty? Is Walmart's warranty worth anything?
My current Project is removing three oak trees, putting up 220ft of 7 ft privacy fence(hand built), redoing the deck, and getting a pool - Budget is $7800. The fence and trees are taking up approx $5500 of that. Life is expensive. lol
Extremepowerusa 19" w/ 1.5hp pump for $210
Intex 1HP 3000 GPH sand pump (biggest intex I can find) $169
I have a couple side notes that I would like to verify that might help me avoid potential issues I often read about.
Rusting - I have read in a review that someone said these pools usually rust from water getting into the seams on the frame
(especially Salt systems), so he suggested taping them. I plan to get some waterproof tape and just tape up every seam on the frame once it is in place. I live in South GA and plan to leave it up year round. We barely get a freeze warning, let alone snow.
SWG - I read people often have trouble with these going out. One lady at work said hers went out 3 times in one year. It seems if I take out the cell and clean it in vinegar(White vinegar I guess?) on a monthly basis I guess it should last a lot better.
Pipes - I see most people end up using real PVC pipes with valves. My dad runs a hardware store, so I can get PVC stuff dirt cheap. Is it worth the hassle of upgrading this part?
Pump / SWG covering - Do I need to cover these to help protect them?
One last question. Is it worth the hassle of paying for extended warranties on any of this? Is it easy to void the warranty? Is Walmart's warranty worth anything?
My current Project is removing three oak trees, putting up 220ft of 7 ft privacy fence(hand built), redoing the deck, and getting a pool - Budget is $7800. The fence and trees are taking up approx $5500 of that. Life is expensive. lol