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

[BigDave]

There's also a 27" (350 lbs) sand filter on that Amazon page for only $40 more that would work well too.

[Watermom]

I think if it is only $40 more, I'd be inclined to get that one instead.

[PoolDoc]

Yeah, I hadn't checked that. But that would be better. With sand filters, the biggest filter you can backwash is the best choice. It takes about 13 - 14 GPM/sft to backwash sand.

[tbird2340]

Thanks for the replies..

What is everyone's thoughts regarding steel vs resin? I have a pool that has steel columns and a resin ledge.. I also have a pool that has steel ledge and steel columns (this pool has "textured resin coating" applied to the steel)..

I've just been looking and looking for hours and 5 stores and I still haven't pulled the trigger. I don't know if I'm being too anal or what..

Thanks

[PoolDoc]

resin = plastic; can be good; can be bad.

[BigDave]

I kinda wish my pool had resin rails. I worry that the steel rails in contact with the ground are rusting into oblivion as I worry. I know this is ridiculous, but... I worry. I'm less inclined to wish for resin ledge as that sits in the sun all day and the sun will do a number on plastic. Resin ledges do look great.

Not really helpful - sorry - just my thoughts.

[tbird2340]

Ok bought the pool! So glad this is done with! I bought it without the pump and filter and plan on getting the ones that were suggested on here.. One thing though.. I will have to get all the hoses and fittings.. Not a big deal.. Just need to figure out what I need.. Are the ones linked all of them?

Also, I get no plastic "pad" since I'm buying separate.. I liked those because they had outlines of where the filter, pump, and feeder system would go (even though I'm not going to be really using the feeder system - I did get it in the package and may use it when on vacation and what not)..

What do you guys do if you don't get that plastic pad? Do they sell those? They seemed to be pretty specific to pump/filter combo.

Thanks!