New Pool (Floor Model)

[nicker]

We are getting a pool and while I was out shopping around and getting educated one dealer has a floor model all set up and filled and they are giveing me what I think is a good deal.     Is there anything I would have to worry about since it was set up and will be takend down and set up again?   Do things get loose and out of whack once taken down.  Will the liner be ok?

I still get the full warranty etc.

[drewstar]

Was the pool kpet inside the dealers show room or outside? How long has it been set up?

A pool that was inside a dealers show room for a year or so,  should be fine (as far as the liner goes).  A pool' liner's worst enimeies are the sun,  chemicals and ice.  If this was kept inside and the water chemistry kept in check then i would not worry about it.

As far as breaking down and re-installing an AG pool, it's pretty simple and also shouldn't be an issue if installed by an experienced person.

Make sure you get fresh filter material (Sand or DE) or a new catridge). Check to see if they used S.S fasteners (look for rust).  Check the outside wall for scratching and dents.  Check the top rail for twisting or bends.  Look for any fading on the liner.  Get the warrety in writing.


The biggest lilabaility I would think is the pump, and a decent  1.5 hp Heywood pump goes for about $150- 200 bucks  and can be installed by yourself in 20 minutes. It's just 2 hoses.

[nicker]

Yes its been insides since set up.  The liner looks good The only visual issue is a few scratches on one of the top rails which I know about and get touch up. I am getting a pretty good deal on it (I think).

I am getting about $600.00 off plus they are throwing the taxes in so all in all saving close to $1000.00 CDN Funds.

The pump is a 1 hp. That is what I have noticed to be pretty standard with all the dealers I have been too.  It is a smaller pool so I think 1hp is fine.

[drewstar]

Yes its been insides since set up.  The liner looks good The only visual issue is a few scratches on one of the top rails which I know about and get touch up. I am getting a pretty good deal on it (I think).

I am getting about $600.00 off plus they are throwing the taxes in so all in all saving close to $1000.00 CDN Funds.

The pump is a 1 hp. That is what I have noticed to be pretty standard with all the dealers I have been too.  It is a smaller pool so I think 1hp is fine.

1 hp will be fine.  You'll be surprised how much pressure that can throw out of one outlet.  

See if he'll throw  A winterizing kit and cover  in on the deal.  You'll need a cover/tarp (usally about $60 US, an inflatable pillow and chems for winterizing. )

Congrats on the pool.  

[Bonibelle]

Nicker, My cousins bought a pool that was a demo.  they saved lots of money and have never had a problem. The pool is now over 22 years old! they had to disassemble and reassemble the pool themselves but  it went well and they have been very happy.  Are you going to put it near your spa?

[nicker]

they are thowing in a solar cover and winter cover.  I do how ever have to buy the chemicles.  I think I get some shock.  I also get a auto chlorinator, auto cleaner (vacuum) I guess is what it is.

We are going to set it up and its going to be some what near out tub, other side of our deck.  So probably about 10 ft away.  Just have to get some ideas now on how to make it all look nice.  We have to change out deck around quite a bit.  Cut some off and move the stairs and railing.

Does anyone have any pictures of their AG pools.  I love to see them and maybe get some ideas for ours.

thanks

[Bonibelle]

I'll post a few of mine so you will know how not to do your set up.  I wish I could also come up with a way to make the pool and the tub look like they fit together. I think it is good to have the tub first and then figure out how to make the pool work. I am sure you will come up with something nice. I am looking forward to opening the pool early this year and hopping back and forth from the pool to the tub. Good luck and let us know what you come up with.

[drewstar]

they are thowing in a solar cover and winter cover.  I do how ever have to buy the chemicles.  I think I get some shock.  I also get a auto chlorinator, auto cleaner (vacuum) I guess is what it is.

We are going to set it up and its going to be some what near out tub, other side of our deck.  So probably about 10 ft away.  Just have to get some ideas now on how to make it all look nice.  We have to change out deck around quite a bit.  Cut some off and move the stairs and railing.

Does anyone have any pictures of their AG pools.  I love to see them and maybe get some ideas for ours.

thanks

In the other thread is a pic of my AG pool.  For  ease of clicking here it is again:



Like Boni, you can use it as a point of reference on what not to do.  Actually it works nicely for me, it's just too small and too ugly. Oh well.

What I do like is the Speakers I placed on the side of the house (white rectangles by the windows)

And just in the lower left hand cornerof the pic  is an el-cheapo fire pit that is terrific at night after a swim or a soak.  If I upgrade, I would consider a higher end fire pit. It's a big hit.

I'd love to put a Sun Awening on the deck.

I wish the lower level deck by the pool was bigger.  If building a deck, don't skimp!  I wish the upper deck went down the house further, at least to the 3rd window, and to have sliders  where the door is.

I wish the lower deck surrounded the pool and had an area for the hot tub.  

And lastly I would then do some pavers/cobblestones/stamped concrete  around the deck on the ground.  

Ahh to dream,

[Tatooed_Lady]

drew, did you have those flashes of the tub falling off the crane, smashing through the roof of your house or into the pool before it safely touched down?  

[Vinny]

The only thing I've heard about AG pools is their liners can (may) shrink once you remove the water. I don't know if this is true or not ... I have nightmares of growing up and putting up and taking down the pool EVERY year and I don't remember my parents replacing the liner. I don't do that with this pool!

[Chris_H]

Make sure you are getting a new liner if the pool had water in it.  If the liner did not have water in it, I would not worry about the liner.

[drewstar]

Make sure you are getting a new liner if the pool had water in it.  If the liner did not have water in it, I would not worry about the liner.

Chris, care to expand on this?  I'm thinking a pool dealer would keep the water balanced, and the liner be in decent shape (escoically so, since it was inside). What are you concerns?

[nicker]

Yes the dealer did say that the liner would be kept in water (as to avoid shrinkage, and her I thought that the water caused the shrinkage.. oh well)  and would be a solution to prevent mold or alge.

[Chris_H]

My comments were not related to the chemistry of the water.  The liner stretches once it has water in it and cannot be put back to original form even if it was indoors.  When you go to install this liner it will have a massive amount of wrinkles.  Make sure you get a new liner.  Any liner installer will tell you the same thing.  The pool itself should be fine.

[drewstar]

My comments were not related to the chemistry of the water.  The liner stretches once it has water in it and cannot be put back to original form even if it was indoors.  When you go to install this liner it will have a massive amount of wrinkles.  Make sure you get a new liner.  Any liner installer will tell you the same thing.  The pool itself should be fine.

I did not know that. Thanks.