Need some advice

[Watermom]

A sand filter is coming with my pool also. I am a little confused on the working parts of the pool. The sand filter and the 4000 Intex pump are doing the same job. Is that correct? I will only need one or the other?

I'm not really up on the Intex products so I'll let somebody else talk to you about that. But, a sand filter and a pump are not the same thing. The filter removes debris from the water and the pump pumps water through the filter. You need both a pump and some type of filter media -- sand, DE, or a cartridge.

Also what is the best thing for testing the water? Should that be done everyday?

We recommend the Taylor K-2006 or 2006C which is the same kit only with larger quantities of some of the most used reagents. If you buy from Amazon through the link in my signature below, the Pool Forum makes a little money on the sale. Only buy if the seller is Amato Industries, however. Some other sellers are substituting the K-2005 which you do NOT want.