We have a 24 foot above ground *about 16,000 gallons* (would never have an inground one) and this is our 2nd one we've had. We put this one up ourselves (yep, just like the pro's do.. but didnt cost us anything to do it) had friends help (complete with transit and backhoe to dig) - and we love ours. Would we put up another one? NOPE! LOL but do we love it? Yes...
Its not as expensive as you'd think - we purchase all of our chemicals through www.intheswim.com and they are the CHEAPEST place anywhere (here in state or online) for pool chemicals and supplies (and are always free for shipping - yes..I said FREE SHIPPING - although they do charge a $10.00 handling fee). You can find promotional codes and tons of coupons sent to you via email to waive the handling fee all the time - I get at least 5 a day in email. Last year we bought their summer kit (25 lbs of chlorine tablets, 6 lbs of shock, 12 lbs of chlorine free shock, 1 bottle of Super Alegecide, 1 bottle of Stain Away, and 1 free test kit - $164.00 shipped) and only used half of the tablets and chlorine free shock all season. We just ordered again this year (earlier) and again, to the door with promo codes, and free shipping was $181.00, but this time I added to the mix Super Floc Clarifier ($17.00) - every place else (in store) wanted at least $24.00 for Super Floc Clarifier - online too was more, plus shipping.
You do not need to purchase the PH Balancer and Alkalinity stuff - just use baking soda and vinegar to raise and lower your PH and alkalinity
. MUCH CHEAPER! Its all that is in the bottles you purcahse, with a little bit of food coloring for liquids.
Total cost for us to maintain our pool each year is right around $200.00. Our filter runs for 24 hrs, then it gets shut off for 24 hrs. If it rains, we run it a bit longer. Never had algae or any other issues. Vacuuming isnt an issue either - it takes me less than 30 minutes to vaccuum our entire pool and the water is always sparkling clear.
Its not as expensive as you'd think - we purchase all of our chemicals through www.intheswim.com and they are the CHEAPEST place anywhere (here in state or online) for pool chemicals and supplies (and are always free for shipping - yes..I said FREE SHIPPING - although they do charge a $10.00 handling fee). You can find promotional codes and tons of coupons sent to you via email to waive the handling fee all the time - I get at least 5 a day in email. Last year we bought their summer kit (25 lbs of chlorine tablets, 6 lbs of shock, 12 lbs of chlorine free shock, 1 bottle of Super Alegecide, 1 bottle of Stain Away, and 1 free test kit - $164.00 shipped) and only used half of the tablets and chlorine free shock all season. We just ordered again this year (earlier) and again, to the door with promo codes, and free shipping was $181.00, but this time I added to the mix Super Floc Clarifier ($17.00) - every place else (in store) wanted at least $24.00 for Super Floc Clarifier - online too was more, plus shipping.
You do not need to purchase the PH Balancer and Alkalinity stuff - just use baking soda and vinegar to raise and lower your PH and alkalinity
Total cost for us to maintain our pool each year is right around $200.00. Our filter runs for 24 hrs, then it gets shut off for 24 hrs. If it rains, we run it a bit longer. Never had algae or any other issues. Vacuuming isnt an issue either - it takes me less than 30 minutes to vaccuum our entire pool and the water is always sparkling clear.
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