We are looking to buy a new pool, 30' x 54" ag. We have a old 15' x 30' oval. I am so confused after reading post on here for 4 hours! We have been to 3 pool places, man what a difference in types, filters, chemicals! The first place has a 27' x 52" pool with a pro-clean cartridge filter system 2hp/2speed pump & wants us to use baquacil, great price $4400.00 installed. The next place has a Vectra 30' x 54" pool with 300lb sand filter 1 1/2 hp pump, ultimate pool bottom & install & tax for $5700.00. We wanted to add a Nature 2 Express to it also (extra 150.00) (Any comments on this item appreciated too!) The last place has a Doughboy 30' x 52" with a 200lb sand filter 1 1/2hp timed pump, & has a bioguard silk program (?). I would like to hear from you experts on cartridge filter vs sand, what sizes ? What HP on the pump, single speed or dual? Baquacil, chlorine, or bioguard silk? and the added extra nature 2 express. I had such a hard time keeping the old pool clear, a pool guy told me just to put lots of chlorine in it & it would be good....it was clear most the time...but over time it ate everything! Now I now why the hoses, pump, liner didn't last long! I don't want to spend alot on chemicals, I've read that Bacuacil cost $75.00 - $100.00 a month & bioguard cost $50.00 to $75.00 a month. No pool store agreed on 1 kind, also has anyone heard of a automatic pool vacuum Glider? Is it better then a polaris 65? Any help is greatly appreciated, The filter types & chemicals are confusing.... I live in North Texas if that helps...
Thanks in advance,
David
Thanks in advance,
David