Looking to buy our first pool.. Wondering about pricing and options..

[tbird2340]

That pump is WAY too big for this pool. In the case of pool pumps, bigger is NOT better. I am not the pump guru around here but I think a 3/4hp would be plenty of pump for this pool. (I've asked Ben to pop into this thread and offer pump/filter recommendations for you.)

So they are selling a pump that is not good for the pool? I know it was a package "upgrade" deal that they have going on so I'm not paying extra for it but if it's not good for the pool and they are selling it to me I'd be pretty pissed.

What kind of filter is it? DE? Cartridge?

I believe a cartridge because he opened it up and it looked like this:

Also, don't buy the chemical kit. You're better off buying your own things to treat the pool with because that way you know exactly what all you are putting in your water and you can do it a whole lot more inexpensively. Lots of the pool chemicals being sold these days are what we call "voodoo mixes" with some stuff in them that you do NOT want in your pool.

It comes with the package.. I don't think they would make it any cheaper if I didn't get it.

You might also ask them if their installation includes some type of foam barrier under the liner and also any coves to form a smooth slope where the wall meets the floor so it isn't a sharp angle there.

I will ask them this.. Thanks