looking to purchase an above ground pool in the Hudson Valley, NY

[CarlD]

Ultimately, the choice is yours. We can only "kibitz" and tell you what are various experiences are. Personally, I think a 20 mil liner is a bit thin and would want at least a 25 mil one.

Talk to people you know or meet who have above ground pools and find out who they used and if they are happy.

[hotforpool]

Went to Namco they got me out the door with their Morada pool for 3000 including their premium package, winter cover, chemicals, hayward set up. Local was over 1000 more. I tried to go local but I can't see a difference. Including the upgraded liner hung not overhang, 20 mil virgin vinyl.

Shipped to my house, no cost. Should I spring the extra 60 for their 2 stage pump.

I chose DE instead of the other options sand or cartridge...Any opinions on what I should have for that?

[Watermom]

I'll let someone else talk pumps with you.

I would not just automatically throw in whatever chemicals they included without posting here on the forum exactly what they are including all ingredients.

Another important purchase you need to make is getting a good test kit. You can use the test kit link in my signature below and order a Taylor K-2006 or 2006C (better buy). It is a critical component to taking care of a pool.

Congrats on the new pool!

[PoolDoc]

Shipped to my house, no cost. Should I spring the extra 60 for their 2 stage pump.

As far as I know, there's no such thing as a "2 stage pump" for pools. So, I don't know what they are selling, but I suspect them of playing 'fast and loose' with the facts.

[CarlD]

As far as I know, there's no such thing as a "2 stage pump" for pools. So, I don't know what they are selling, but I suspect them of playing 'fast and loose' with the facts.

Maybe they're using a big snow-blower for the pump? Those things come in single and two stage!

[hotforpool]

Maybe I used the wrong term? Variable speed?

[PoolDoc]

Dunno. You talked to the guy. But as far as I know, nobody sells VS pumps for AG pools.

[hotforpool]

http://www.namcopool.com/2-hp-2sp-ho...otor-2867.html


This is what I could trade out too. Is this worth it? Oversized for 24 round? I was looking at a DE filter as well.

[CarlD]

Maybe I used the wrong term? Variable speed?

Looks like 2 speeds. Pumps do come in 2 speeds and if you get one, you'll never look back.

[PoolDoc]

Pick your filter, first -- THEN pick your pump. The 2 HP Waterway is too big for most AG filters:



http://www.waterwayplastics.com/prod...me-48-frame-2/