Above Ground Pools
Above Ground Pools – How to Enjoy Your New Above Ground Pool
Executive summary about above ground pools by Dennis Gourley
above ground oval swimming pool
Choosing the correct pool with the right equipment is first on the list.
When choosing an above ground pool pay close attention to the size that will fit your needs, your yard and your budget. How many people will be using the pool? Carefully consider your pool needs when picking the correct size.
This starts getting a little complicated when a 15′ round pool with good cleaning equipment can cost the same as a 27′ round pool with lousy cleaning equipment. Take very careful measurements of your yard before buying the pool. I installed pools for years and it always amazed me when I would go to do an install and the pool would not fit in the yard. Get a long tape measure and some marking spray paint. For an 18′ pool you would need a 9′ radius. A local store can offer a lot of benefits for a first time pool owner. Buying a pool online can be a good choice if you already know the brand of pool and the correct equipment to go with it. Installation is another consideration for happy pool ownership. It is very hard to clean and enjoy a poorly installed above ground pool. Do the local installers just work for one store or will they install any make and model of pool?
Water chemistry and proper filtration are the two most important parts of pool ownership. They will determine how much you enjoy your pool.
- Pool Toys
One very important aspect of pool entertainment is pool toys. For instance, many pool toys and floats are now constructed out of a soft foam that means that they are essentially permanently inflated.
There are so many fun games that you can equip your pool with such as “water basketball” and retrieval games that have sinking bright colored plastic devices that kids have to swim to the bottom of the pool to get and score points with.
