+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 3 of 3

Thread: Setting up a new 12' x 18' this weekend

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jun 2018
    Location
    Maine
    Posts
    1

    Default Setting up a new 12' x 18' this weekend

    We just got our first above ground pool 12x18. I will set it up at the weekend. does anyone have any hints and tips?

  2. #2
    PoolDoc's Avatar
    PoolDoc is offline Administrator Quark Inspector PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Georgia
    Posts
    11,386

    Default Re: Setting up a new 12' x 18' this weekend

    Here's what you need to do:

    1. Set up -- but do not fill -- your pool ASAP.
    All of the Chinese made mini-pools have high defect rates. Intex is the best, but still ships about 10% defective pools. Intex is also the only one who honors their warranty consistently . . . if very slowly. Your BEST bet is to set the pool up, and find the defects (remember, 90% chance your pool is A-OK) IMMEDIATELY, while you can STILL return it to the seller. Ignore any instructions to handle defects through the manufacturer -- that is PURELY for their benefit. If you find a defect, and you can exchange it, do so right away!

    2. Do not fill without a chemical plan -- and the needed chemicals -- but fill ASAP
    Read the FAQs and Guides page, and especially, the recipe page. Then, make a choice and a plan. Pools can turn green OVERNIGHT!

    3. Get a HTH 6-Way Test Kit
    from Amazon or Walmart. You WILL need it. But do NOT use the CYA test, until AFTER you've added CYA. That kit can only test CYA levels THREE times.

    Good luck!

  3. #3
    PoolDoc's Avatar
    PoolDoc is offline Administrator Quark Inspector PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars PoolDoc 5 stars
    Join Date
    Jan 2005
    Location
    Georgia
    Posts
    11,386

    Default Re: Setting up a new 12' x 18' this weekend

    [ Upgraded membership; moved thread to "Intex pool" section <= you may need to log out and back in, before you can see everything.

    My apologies, but I accidentally deleted your post. I still had a copy on a screen, so I changed your password, logged in as you, reposted, and then logged out. I will email you the new password, which you can change. Unfortunately, I cannot restore the password, because even though I can change it to a new one, I cannot see your old one!.

+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Closed Pool this past weekend
    By ImpalaRob in forum Pool Startup, Shutdown, & Winter Operation
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 10-09-2012, 10:47 PM
  2. Buying Pool this weekend need some advice..
    By maggiemaye in forum Above-Ground Pool Construction & Repair
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-28-2011, 04:04 PM
  3. Leaving for a long weekend
    By MaxxFusion in forum Using Chlorine and Chlorinating Chemicals
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 06-10-2007, 08:33 PM
  4. Weekend Baquacil Conversion
    By b2001 in forum Chlorine Alternatives: UV, Ozone, Baquacil (PHMB), etc
    Replies: 33
    Last Post: 05-29-2006, 04:32 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts