Buying an above ground pool!

[huskerfan]

If you're having concerns about the pump/filter combo, or plan to use the three B's for your chemicals; bleach, borax and baking soda, you might consider buying just a pool and the components separately. I think most people run a 2 speed pump/ depending on what your setup is.

I'm really impressed with the quality of our Echo Canyon by Artesian. I purchased it from the Pool Place in Chatanooga. I have an 18x34 oval, but another forum member: gwrace1 (hope I have that right), just bought their 33' round. Good luck!

[csevel]

I have the Echo Canyon 18' round...but don't have it up yet...

[rustin]

I had the same kind of luck with the pool dealer as Husker fan. I went to a different dealer to get a price comparison and the price was about $800 dollars lower at first but then when I asked for a fax of what we discussed he stuttered and said "Well this price doesn't include the liner or shipping or ...".
Sounds like a low ball get you in the door and let me work you over kinda deal. Then when I asked the initial dealer about changing up the pump and filter she seemed to get frustrated and gave me the " Ive been doing this for 25 yrs and I know what Im talking about" and proceeded to tell me this was a
"package deal" so the price would not differ much if I bought without their pump and filter.

Its very frustrating to me, I mean are people doing so good these days that they dont have to " sell you". This is by no means a necessity and I would think they would be willing to do what it takes to make the sale.

Im leaning more towards the Artesian pools now and have submitted a request for
quotes on their round pools. They have a 36' pool! WOW! I thought the 32' was as big as they made em.

Thanks for your repies and I would still appreciate advice and opinions.

What a great forum!

Rustin

[CarlD]

I'd be leery of a 2hp pump on ANY AG pool. Even an up-rated is probably too much pump and will burn electric like crazy. The bigger 250# filter isn't a problem. If the 2hp is 2 speed, to my mind it would make more sense.

[tbelle]

I'd be leery of a 2hp pump on ANY AG pool. Even an up-rated is probably too much pump and will burn electric like crazy. The bigger 250# filter isn't a problem. If the 2hp is 2 speed, to my mind it would make more sense.

I'm also looking to purchase a pool soon. The dealer here offers a Hayward 1.5 a 2hp pump depending on the pool size. I was told by someone who replaced a 2hp pump for someone, that when it was "opened, inspected" it was actually labeled a 1.5hp ??? Has anyone ever actually checked this??? The pool salesman also argued with me that you absolutely need the 2hp. I told him if I bought a pool, that I would want the 1.5hp and even my husband and the electrician next door said "you need the 2hp for more turnover" ?? The electrician neighbor said, "I deal with pumps all day long at a chemical plant and I know what I'm talking about". It seems that they are leaning more towards turnover versus lower electric bill.