Hello everyone, I am new to pools and this forum so if I am posting in the wrong section I can delete and move. I have never owned a pool before but always wanted one. My family and I are buying a home that has a pool but needs what appears to be a good bit of work. We are purchasing from an older woman who has let the pool go for what appears to be years. She did say the pump no longer works and is unsure about the heater. We do not close on the house until mid March but wanting to start formulating a game plan to get the pool functional.
I know the dimensions of the pool but unsure of the depth of the shallow end. From my measurements and assumptions I have determined the pool to be around 28,000 gallons (if 3' in shallow) or 31,000 gallons (if 4' in shallow end). I am purchasing new pump regardless and likely a new filter unless I open the old one up and is in better than expected shape.
The pool does have a spot or two where the liner has pulled away from the edging but the pool seems to hold water very well. I initially wanted to drain it and start fresh but from my initial research it sounds like draining could potentially damage the vinyl liner. I have also read that the old water might retain the cellular memory of teh swamp type features so I am not sure if the best approach is draining, at least partially or just treating the water and trying to remove the sediment once it falls. I would obviously try to get s much of the leaves or other objects out prior to chemicals.
Here is the basic for my plan of attack up to this point:
- remove all leaves, trash, etc.
- determine chemicals needed and treat ( I am assuming shock and flocculant).
- replace pump and potentially filter
- purchase and install a salt chlorinator
- (not too worried about heater, if it works great but if not we likely wont be replacing in the near future.)
I know I am probably in over my head at this point and I am willing to call a professional if needed but I always prefer doing things myself so I can better understand how they work and also to save money. I would greatly appreciate anyone's opinions even if it is to go get professional help. Thank you in advance.
I know the dimensions of the pool but unsure of the depth of the shallow end. From my measurements and assumptions I have determined the pool to be around 28,000 gallons (if 3' in shallow) or 31,000 gallons (if 4' in shallow end). I am purchasing new pump regardless and likely a new filter unless I open the old one up and is in better than expected shape.
The pool does have a spot or two where the liner has pulled away from the edging but the pool seems to hold water very well. I initially wanted to drain it and start fresh but from my initial research it sounds like draining could potentially damage the vinyl liner. I have also read that the old water might retain the cellular memory of teh swamp type features so I am not sure if the best approach is draining, at least partially or just treating the water and trying to remove the sediment once it falls. I would obviously try to get s much of the leaves or other objects out prior to chemicals.
Here is the basic for my plan of attack up to this point:
- remove all leaves, trash, etc.
- determine chemicals needed and treat ( I am assuming shock and flocculant).
- replace pump and potentially filter
- purchase and install a salt chlorinator
- (not too worried about heater, if it works great but if not we likely wont be replacing in the near future.)
I know I am probably in over my head at this point and I am willing to call a professional if needed but I always prefer doing things myself so I can better understand how they work and also to save money. I would greatly appreciate anyone's opinions even if it is to go get professional help. Thank you in advance.
Mine is not sold any more but most of the big brands are good.
. Plenty of projects outside of the pool for them too
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