Restoration of pool

[Cbw2121]

Thanks for the info..actually the closer we get to the deep end toward the bottom the sand is wet,nasty,and heavy! There is no equipment so we will have to purchase new. So is saltwater system better?what will we need equipment wise?

[PoolDoc]

Saltwater systems work; I wouldn't say they are better, just different.

But, I'd encourage you to focus on finding out if you have a functional shell and piping system. If you don't, you'll have to spend a LOT of money getting there. You'll need to find the point where the equipment WAS, and see if there is still piping there -- possibly buried. If not, you'll need to get a handle on what it will take to get piping that works.

You can decide whether to chlorinate with a saltwater system or by hand, and whether to get a DE or cartridge filter . . . later, after you're sure you actually HAVE a pool.