- Apr 25, 2020
- 8
- Pool Size
- 16512
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Intex Krystal Clear
I've decided to go saltwater with the new above ground pool. I have my shopping list to include:
- Intex Ultra 32x16x52" ($2079 Lowe's), comes with a 2800 gal/hr pump, which I understand that I should upgrade.
- The saltwater unit will be purchased separately ($182.00 Amazon), because I couldn't find a better deal with it bundled.
- The ground liner and cover are included with the pool.
- 200# of Clorox or Morton's pool salt
- Intex automatic pool vacuum from Loew's for $135 (it's the one that does walls, too)
- 3 yards of sand - I've set up the rental of a Bobcat to tear out the sod and carry the sand.
- (24) 18x18 patio bricks (for the legs)
- Money IS an object, here. I've got the initial outlay, I'm more concerned with down the road. I've only ever done chlorine pools, is this a smart move?
- The largest Intex filter I've seen is 3000 gal/hr, which I can pick up at WM for $228.00 - then keep the 2800 gal one as a back up, or maybe sell. OR do I purchase a larger one, and if so, which one?
- Is my choice of vacuum decent, or do you have another suggestion?
- What kind of test kit do I buy?
- Other chemicals needed are the same that I would use for a chlorine pool, yes?