Ordered My Pool

[Poconos]

At this point you have to weigh the cost of just getting the pool and buying the equipment elsewhere, probably online, or getting the package. Not knowing for sure but you have a point that they sell it as a package and it will probably work OK. The danger of an oversized pump for the filter is too much flow through the filter and you blow crud right through. Your electric costs will be higher too.

As for forum rules? You're not bashing anyone so I see nothing wrong with mentioning names. That's my opinion.

Al

[dcombs44]

Yeah, I don't know. I'm going to try my luck with one more shop today.

My fear is that if the pump is too powerful that the shop owner will blame any problems on me and not the mismatch of the equipment. He made the statements that a 24' pool NEEDS a 1 HP pump and anything less won't suffice (which I didn't buy), and he told me that anything bigger than an 18" filter is too big (which makes no sense). It does; however, make me think that he's more ignorant than money motivated because he hasn't tried to get me to upgrade anything. He just keeps saying that he is positive that this combination will work.......probably because he knows that my problems will lead to lots and lots of chemical sales (which he's also wrong about).

Tough call. I'll probably keep searching for a few days before making a decision.

Also, according to the doughboy site and some other stores, the package only contains the pool, filter, pump and liner. The dealer I'm working with included chemicals, ladder, and maintenance kit at no extra charge.

Name of store is Paradise Pools and Spas in Du Quoin, IL

[dcombs44]

Well, I got another company to offer an 18" filter for the same price at the other company's 16". Progress, but not much.

The initial bid on this pool was about $2900, but they said they'd beat the other quote if I could in fact provide them with a quote.

This pool is a Swim n' Play Infinity with a Sta-Rite Filter and Pump Combo. Will also include skimmer, ladder, maintenance kit, cover, etc. if I can come up with a detailed quote.

Coming up with a good excuse for a quote will be the hard part.

[Watermom]

How about that your spouse wants to see everything in writing before agreeing to a purchase? Would that fly?

[dcombs44]

That's a good idea.

I ended up hiring a friend to make an inquiry and ask for a detailed quote on a pool. She's going to try and get a quote faxed to her for my benefit.

I know, pretty conniving. haha.

[sturev]

I found it way cheaper to buy items from online stores that had the best overall price/service (S&H/Tax included), and NOT buy the 'packages'! BUT, I'm the type that is fairly mechanical and had to deal/troubleshoot all the issues surrounding equipment from different manufactures... I saved cash, but spent time (but I sure learned alot about the inner workings of my pool and I'm sure that will pay off in the long run). I would seriously consider matching your equipment based on the knowledge base here instead of buying some marketing departments recomendation... BUT then again, I'm a newbie and I'm living in the ignorance is bliss mode

[dcombs44]

Would you mind to let in on what stores you bought from.

I've tried piecing together some things online, but always come out way over what I'm being quoted.

Thanks!