Setting up a new 12' x 18' this weekend

[JHolden]

We just got our first above ground pool 12x18. I will set it up at the weekend. does anyone have any hints and tips?

[PoolDoc]

Here's what you need to do:

1. Set up -- but do not fill -- your pool ASAP.
All of the Chinese made mini-pools have high defect rates. Intex is the best, but still ships about 10% defective pools. Intex is also the only one who honors their warranty consistently . . . if very slowly. Your BEST bet is to set the pool up, and find the defects (remember, 90% chance your pool is A-OK) IMMEDIATELY, while you can STILL return it to the seller. Ignore any instructions to handle defects through the manufacturer -- that is PURELY for their benefit. If you find a defect, and you can exchange it, do so right away!

2. Do not fill without a chemical plan -- and the needed chemicals -- but fill ASAP
Read the FAQs and Guides page, and especially, the recipe page. Then, make a choice and a plan. Pools can turn green OVERNIGHT!

3. Get a HTH 6-Way Test Kit
from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01JLY4KEM/poolbooks/) or Walmart (https://www.walmart.com/ip/101959375). You WILL need it. But do NOT use the CYA test, until AFTER you've added CYA. That kit can only test CYA levels THREE times.

Good luck!

[PoolDoc]

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