New User purchasing a home with a IG pool

[waste]

Welcome to the Forum!

Please do the suggested reading and get back to us with any questions you have.

You found the right place to become pool smart and penny wise.

[Manslick]

I also bought a pool that came with a house.

From the initial walk through to my moving in, the pool went from a glistening diamond to a black hole.

The owners simply let it go.

Try to keep in touch with them regarding the pool maintenance and even go do it yourself if possible.

[BobbyD]

Thanks for all the nice advice. I have asked some questions via the realtor about how many gallons it is. They are the original owners of the home and pool. I also am asking if they could get me the name of the manufacturer and/or the contractor that installed it. I am hoping they keep up with it for another 30 days. Then I sure I will be busy learning all I can quickly. I will try to upload a picture.
Thanks for all your nice welcomes.

[Watermom]

It should be their responsibility to keep up with pool maintenance until the deal closes. I'd call the realtor and let them know that you expect that.

[aylad]

I would also ask how old the pump and filter are, look for signs of leaks around the pump/filter or around the pool itself, and let them show you the operation of all the valves/handles so there's no confusion when it's your job to take it over. The more information you can find out about the pool and its components, the better--and if you stay on good terms with them after the close of the house, it wouldn't hurt to have their phone number handy in case anything comes up that you need to ask them about.

Is the pool chlorine, or bacquacil??

Janet

[Watermom]

Good advice, Janet. I'd add to the list to ask the current owners to list all the things they have added to the pool. Sometimes that is info that is needed to know if a problem crops up later. It would be best if they could tell you actual product names instead of just generic terms like 'shock' or 'algaecide' etc.

Also, if it is a liner pool, ask the age of the liner.

[BobbyD]

It is a Chlorine pool, still not sure about the size. I do have pictures of the pumps, filter, and other components. It has a main pump the receives supply from the main drain and the skimmers. It also has a cleaner pump that a robot bottom cleaner (I think that's what it is called) is attached to. I saw it working when I did a walk through with the inspector. I am still not sure if the robot bottom cleaner is included with the home or do I have to go purchase a new one after closing.
It has an additional pump the reads "Water Feature Pump". It has rock water falls and two fountain sprayers. It has an automatic Chlorine/Bromine In-Line Feeder. Not sure how that device works. And last, is a Nature2 Professional G Purifier. Again, not sure how that works.
Thanks again for all the advice and good questions. I am actively reading as much about the devices as possible.

[TheGoose]

Beware that in our dry summer our gumbo soil has shifted a lot. Make sure there are no leaks, or if there are you have them fixed before closing on their dime. I had a return line leaking, it was a major pain to fix, but luckily I didn't have to bust up any concrete decking to get to it.

What part near Houston?

[BobbyD]

Very long dry spell indeed. Hopefully there will be no leaky pipes. I will definitely look things over very closely after closing. Thanks for the advice.
The home is located in Magnolia, TX. Should be fun and my wife and I are looking forward to many days of swimming before the weather cools off.

Thanks!