Quote Originally Posted by PoolDoc View Post
+ The reason for the big filter is filtration. I won't ask you to hunt for them, but there are dozens of threads here from AG pool owners who find that their pool is still cloudy weeks after they've killed all the algae. I can pretty much guarantee that, when your chemistry is right, your pool will be the just about the clearest AG pool you've seen. Pools with DE filters may be a bit clearer, but they are a nightmare to work with when there's algae or another problem.
So are you still saying to get that same pump/filter you linked? $600 - No other options you can suggest? I'll spend the $600 if you think that is the solution for my pool just wanted to make sure..

+ As you can see by following the link, 1.5" PVC pipe at Lowes is about $0.60/ft
I need flexible tubing, not PVC, don't I?

+ I'm not sure why you have to do the installation; it shouldn't be harder to install this equpment, then the original combo.
I don't have to do the install.. The installer will do it, however, the pool place isn't giving me any of the tubing / connections since I'm buying my own pump/filter.. That's what I need to know exactly what I need so I can have it here for him.

+ For a pad, if you want to save a bit, you can get the 12" x 12" x 2" pavers and use those, instead. You'll need to put a bit of effort into leveling the ground underneath them. I'd get 12 pavers, and double stack them, so you're 4" off the ground.
Thanks for the suggestion.. I'll look at those or see how hard it will be for me to pour a pad.. Thing is, if I choose to do the pad, I'll have to wait until it's installed so I can make sure the location is correct.