Another new one with questions

[carmantx]

It has been 10 years or so since we had an in ground pool, and we loved it.
We now moved to the Texas Hill country and with a limited budget, want to start back with an above ground pool. Looking at the Intex 16'

We would really like an oval or rectangle pool, because i think it would be easier to build a deck to. But I can't find any smaller, lower priced units. Does anybody know of any?

So, if we go round, Been looking at the Intex 16' x 48" Ultra frame pool.
More questions:
1. The package I'm looking at has the SWCG. I read that section of the forum and they sound like a nice way to keep the pool chlorinated. Is this suggested for a smaller above ground?
2. Any problems with the Intex 16' Ultra frames anybody wants to let me know about?

I want to get started leveling an area this weekend and order the pool soon. It's hot down here.

[Watermom]

I can't comment on the pools you mentioned but just wanted to welcome you to the Pool Forum!

[BigDave]

Remember - Level means measured level not just looks level. Ben recently posted this about a water level:

Take a look at this -- over long distances, a "water level" is more accurate than an expensive transit level!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=pusDOh_5kTc

Dig to undisturbed soil to level - don't fill. A roto-tiller can help the digging.

SWCG can be a convenient source of chlorine but many of the Intex SWCGs contain a copper ionizer. Copper causes problems in pools - It can stain the pool, fingernails, light and colored hair green. It can also lead to inadequate sanitization. If you get one with a copper ionizer, I would recommend that it be removed, disconnected or defeated.

Take a look at the stickies in Pool Chemistry for Intex-type Pools, They should help.

[PoolDoc]

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