Online dealer recommendations?

[NWMNMom]

I have spent HOURS and HOURS going back and forth searching for my steps, a replacement solar panel and a new leaf canister. So, given that I have prices up the wazoo, just looking for some personal opinions/experiences on fast delivery, good customer service, etc. We have used BestBuyPoolSupply.com and a few others.

None that we have used in the past seem to have everything we want this time around in one place - so I'm shopping! Any recommendations? Good experiences? thanks.

[cleancloths]

I would go to ebay for solar panels, they are generally half the price or less of the on-line pool stores.

[NWMNMom]

Any recommendations on Ebay dealers? I never know who is good and to be trusted. thanks.

[cleancloths]

I just ordered a set of panels on e-bay from an outfit called neelypools. They have good ratings and seem to sell a lot. I think I ordered the exact same item you were looking for and the by-it-now price including shipping was $169. It is due to be delivered this monday.

[sammm]

Any recommendations on Ebay dealers? I never know who is good and to be trusted. thanks.

Judge them by their feedback. Usually a very good indicator.

[NWMNMom]

I'm replacing panels by attrition (as they wear out) so am really trying to move over to the 4x20 panels so I don't have to plumb so much or connect together. Its all hard plumbed so it makes more sense and looks neater to have just one larger panel on each side than 2 smaller. (we currently have 2.5 left working of the 4 - 1 has just seen too many years, the next one is on its last leg. Even with proper care, they wear out.

[nater]

NWMMMom,
How many years did your panels last? Did you have to tear them down every winter? Thanks!

[NWMNMom]

They last a long time if you drain them properly, which we did for many years and did not last year and thats the attrition part. The new ones are to be blown out and hung to drain before rolling up like we did before. The old ones we had for 5 years with no leaks until we got lazy.