Hello Everyone!
Our family just purchased our very first AGP -- a Saltwater 8000 from The Pool Factory. We also bought the upgraded Uni-Bead Beach Haven Liner - 40 Gauge. We wanted to make sure we have everything ordered before the weather changes and there is another rush on pools.
I noticed that some items seemed a little cheaper on other sites. So far, I've also purchased the Confer Plastics A-Frame 7200 Above Ground Adjustable Pool Roll-Guard Safety Ladder on Amazon.
Next, I will be looking at pumps and a saltwater chlorine generator.
I've been reading a lot of the posts on this forum. So much great information. Some of what I've read seems to say that a larger pump can be a better investment? Will an 18" Hayward Sand pump 1.5hp be adequate? or, should I look at something larger?
I've noted that many people place their pump on a compressor pad. What size do people usually go with? Will a 30" x 30" be large enough?
Saltwater chlorine generators seem to get very mixed reviews. Instead of recommending a brand, are there any features that I should be looking for?
Anything else I should be looking to buy before the summer comes? What accessories can you simply not do without?
Any words of wisdom for a first time pool owner?
Thank you for any and all advice. We are so excited about having our own pool!
Our family just purchased our very first AGP -- a Saltwater 8000 from The Pool Factory. We also bought the upgraded Uni-Bead Beach Haven Liner - 40 Gauge. We wanted to make sure we have everything ordered before the weather changes and there is another rush on pools.
I noticed that some items seemed a little cheaper on other sites. So far, I've also purchased the Confer Plastics A-Frame 7200 Above Ground Adjustable Pool Roll-Guard Safety Ladder on Amazon.
Next, I will be looking at pumps and a saltwater chlorine generator.
I've been reading a lot of the posts on this forum. So much great information. Some of what I've read seems to say that a larger pump can be a better investment? Will an 18" Hayward Sand pump 1.5hp be adequate? or, should I look at something larger?
I've noted that many people place their pump on a compressor pad. What size do people usually go with? Will a 30" x 30" be large enough?
Saltwater chlorine generators seem to get very mixed reviews. Instead of recommending a brand, are there any features that I should be looking for?
Anything else I should be looking to buy before the summer comes? What accessories can you simply not do without?
Any words of wisdom for a first time pool owner?
Thank you for any and all advice. We are so excited about having our own pool!