New Intex Easy Set 15' x 48" owner - first time pool guy

[burmjohn]

Well I have to stop spending money, but this was a good deal. And after reading about how crap the cartidge filter is I snagged the 1600 sand filter for $137.99 w/free shipping off Amazon. It shows as 189.99 but if you look to the right there is a seller offering it for 137 w/the free shipping. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...sr=8-1&seller=

[aylad]

Wow, I just wish everybody that was putting in a pool would be as thorough with the research and learning as you have been.....you shouldn't have any problem at all with your pool, but if you do, just know we're here to help!!

Good job!

Janet

[burmjohn]

Just a quick update... That deal turned out to be to good to be true... I get an email from Amazon stating 4-6 weeks delay in delivery due to backorder. I canceled the B/O and went with the 2650 which I figured could be used for when I get a bigger pool. Perhaps way, way overkill for what I need (which could be good, I can run the filter less hours?). Total cost was ~197 with free shipping. Now with this size filter / pump setup how many hours a day should I run it?

[BigDave]

I'd seriously consider buying better cartridges for your new filter and setting up a cleaning regimin. See Ben's post #7 in this thread for detailed steps. If your new filter uses size B carts, you can find better quality carts here:

Unicel C-5315 Replacement Filter Cartridge for 15 Square Foot Intex B Filter @ Amazon

[burmjohn]

No need for the cartridges any more, the sand filter is on the way

[BigDave]

Ah, my bad, I didn't realize the 2650 was sand.

[burmjohn]

Hi All,

Well setup went awesome... I had to move the pool from where I really wanted it because of a slight slope, oh well. The spot its in now is closer to the patio and on level ground, the setup and fill went perfect.

First water test was done last night (Just TC) which was 13.5. This mornings test was TC: 13, PH: 7.2, TA: 20, CH:20. I added some borax to bring the PH up a little and will test later on today again.

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So, so far so good... I do have a question, what is that gray thing that came with the pool? Its shaped like a sail and made of PVC and vinyl?
The ladder that came with this thing isnt the sturdiest... Any alternatives out there? I'd prefer to get something better.