Easy set 10' x 30"

[Larryh86GT]

I appreciate the info. This is my first pool other than kiddie pools. I swore that I never wanted a pool but having a grandchild does change things. I found this forum while searching the internet for information on pool maintenance and joined so I could do a proper search of this forum. Now I find I no longer can do this.

[Watermom]

Larry, there is a stickied thread (second thread from the top in the sub-forum called Pool Chemistry for Intex-type pools) that gives a very easy 'recipe' to follow when starting up a smaller pool that might be helpful to you.

As far as not being able to see the rest of the forum, you still can if you log out first. Once your registration is completed, that will no longer be necessary.

Hope you find the forum to be helpful!

[Larryh86GT]

Thank you. That helps a lot. I think I will try the 'recipe' as it does look easy. I am guessing I could still utilize the float dispensor with the chlorine tablets if I am going away from home for awhile to keep the pool from going south while I am gone.

[Larryh86GT]

Probably OK to use the float dispenser with the 1" chlorine tablets while away from home for an extended period?

I assume most folks drain and store this little pool in the winter?
I am deciding between a debris cover or solar cover. More than likely the debris cover is sufficient?

Now I know why I never wanted to get a pool. :-) But I wanted to start small and learn a little before I go to a larger Intex pool.

How long am I stuck in limbo?

[PoolDoc]

membership upgraded.

Intex startup recipe: http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?17055

One reminder - with the Easy Set (inflatable do-nut) pools, there are two things that many folks don't get right:

1. Level ground means really, really level. The Easy Set is really not tolerant of even slight out-of-level conditions.

2. Over-inflating the donut will reduce ring life -- when the ring gets hot, pressure increases. If you already started with max pressue, bad things will happen.

[BigDave]

My experience echoes Ben's warning. I had to drain my first donut pool when I first tried to fill it. It was less than 3" off level. The pool moved toward the low side and stretched. Level means measured level not looks level. Even a difference of an inch will be exaggerated as the pool moves to the low side.

[Larryh86GT]

Level and do not over inflate the ring. Noted. Thanks.