Ordering a pool really soon - need some help

[Jacob99]

Pool is in! Couple of questions. It's a 30' pool with a 1HP full rated 2 speed pump, and a 300# sand filter. It came with one widemouth skimmer/return. Do I need more than one? I don't have any trees near the pool, so I think it'll mainly be picking up bugs, etc.

Also, I haven't really opened up boxes yet, but does the sand filter, pump, if skimmer/return come with any connection hoses or are those usually bought separately? If separately, what will I need and where would I find them?

Last but not least, should I go to a Pool Store to get the sand for the sand filter, or can that be picked up at a hardware store, etc. I know it's not the same sand as sandbox sand, but not sure if Home Depot, or Lowes would carry whatever kind it is that I need as i'm sure it'll be cheaper than the pool store.

Time to schedule my install!

[Watermom]

I think one skimmer will be fine but one of our installer members may think differently. I have a 27 ' pool and one skimmer. Hoses are typically bought separately and you'll probably have to get them from a pool store. I'm not sure if Lowe's or Home Depot sell pool sand. I haven't looked. Someone else will chime in here who may have looked recently.

You're getting closer to swimming! Very exciting!

[Jacob99]

I think one skimmer will be fine but one of our installer members may think differently. I have a 27 ' pool and one skimmer. Hoses are typically bought separately and you'll probably have to get them from a pool store. I'm not sure if Lowe's or Home Depot sell pool sand. I haven't looked. Someone else will chime in here who may have looked recently.

You're getting closer to swimming! Very exciting!

Getting there. Thanks for your help! One more thing. My installer is ready to install my pool asap, but the temps have been around 55-60. We have some higher 60 temps coming after this weekend, but I was under the impression that liners should only be installed during warmer temps?

He also talked about using clay for the pool bottom & cove instead of sand, and he's guaranteeing no wrinkles in the liner which I'm not getting from any other installer in the area. I just don't know if clay is a good material to use?

I've been keeping an eye on your pool adventure too - looks to be a fun project...lol.

[Jacob99]

Sorry to bump my own thread but my installer is planning on coming out this Thursday. Forecast looks good for install, but the following 3 days are in the 50's, with lows in the 30's. Should I be concerned about those temps?

[Watermom]

The following three days meaning after the pool is installed? Are you asking if you should be concerned about temps in the 30s with water in the pool or what?

[Jacob99]

The following three days meaning after the pool is installed? Are you asking if you should be concerned about temps in the 30s with water in the pool or what?

Yes, sorry if that wasn't clear.

[BigDave]

Run the pump all night if you think there's a chance you'll have frost but 50s day 30s night shouldn't freeze your new pool.