Metal Frame Pool Owners - setup/general questions

[ssweaser]

One thing I would add to the set up of these pools is the purchase of visquene (very thick black plastic) available at your local home improvement store. It's expensive, around $60, but kept ALL of the weeds and grass from growing through my liner.

I put it down right on top of the grass/weeds, laid the intex ground cover over it, and then the pool. This was all topped off with a nice layer of ornamental bark and about 10 stepping stones to form a pseudo-patio in front of the pool.

We also use a 4x4 post attached to a 4 leg base with large nails driven into it at various heights and intervals to hold our towels and pool accessories. Very handy.

[Kimrst]

This is the 3rd year of our frame set pool.We have set up time down to about an hour with just DH and I. We had to replace some of the plastic pins and the rubber gaskets that cover the pins aren't looking as pretty as before. I patched one corner and replaced the ground cloth after using 1year grass killer on the area twice. Also had a major pump/filter leak day one as we were setting up the pool 2 days before Grad party. That solution was to buy a new pump for $100. Now I have spare parts for the new filter. I love this pool but can't wait for a "real" pool. But on a 90* day it feels just as good as a real pool. :-) Kim