Above Ground Pool Parts

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Above ground pool parts are readily available and there are many accessories for your pool. From pool heaters to pool alarms and vacuums, you'll never have a shortage from which to choose. But first:

Congratulations!!

You've made the commitment to get an above ground swimming pool this summer so your family won't fry in the 100 degree sun. You've gone through the page of swimming pool tips and you know all there is to know about above ground pool maintenance.

Everyone loves you because you finally thought this was a great idea. You're ready for that pool, but the question is which one is right for you?

When making your choice please be sure it's the one for you and your family. I have received many calls to assemble above ground swimming pools and, a week or so later, come back to take them down because the owner didn't check something.

A few factors to consider are:

Now you have the pool, it's set up, filled up, and the kids are jazzed up about swimming, but beware:

At some point in time you may be caught off-guard because something needs to be cleaned, something is going to break or need to be replaced and you may not have the correct above ground pool parts and/or accessories.

Well, not to worry. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands, of parts and accessories available. I'm not going to bore you with all of them, just the ones you may need right now.

If you're a do-it-your-selfer and in need of a more extensive lists of above ground pool parts, please check with your local pool shop or pool expert.

Above Ground Pool Parts You'll Need

Please don't let this list throw you off. Keep in mind they don't all need to be purchased at the same time, but do purchase them before opening your pool, especially for safety reasons.

1. Purchase and learn to use a good water testing kit. I prefer the Taylor Reagent FAS-DPD K-2005 or K-2006 pool maintenance kits. These kits are user friendly but require some practice in getting the "swirling" technique down. A good water testing kit will save you time, money, and frustration in the long run for both inground and above ground pool maintenance.

   Remember: when using these water testing kits, you need to "swirl" the mixture.

2. A good leaf rake, not those little blue square nets.

3. Telescopic pole. They usualy come in 12-16 feet in length.
4. Wall and bottom brush
5. Floating thermometer
6. A good swimming pool cover pump might be in order
7. Bromine tablets and/or chlorine tablets. You may also want to investigate swimming pool chemical feeders. This keeps a constant flow of chlorine in your pool, even when you're not there.
8. Sodium Bicarbonate. This is used as a pH increase. Try to keep your pH level between 7.6-7.8.
9. Sodium Chloride to increase your pool's calcium hardness calcium hardness.

10. Muriatic Acid to lower your alkalinity and ph

11. Heavy duty rubber gloves for adding chemicals
12. A safe swimming pool slide.
Take your time and look around.
13. A sturdy swimming pool diving board.
There are many from which to choose.
14. A good swimming pool ladder. There are many styles from which to choose. You can get many above ground swimming pool ladders and inground pool ladders with either two, three, or four steps. Just be sure it is stainless steel, has an anti-slippery surface, and no sharp edges.
15. A sturdy set of swimming pool steps for both above ground and inground pools
16. Rescue hook
17. Swimming pool chlorine, which goes by the name of calcium hypochloride, if you're in the mood for a nice $100 word. Be sure to get the granular swimming pool chlorine as that has the most active chlorine available, about 65%-68%.

    A few words of caution: If you live in an area that has high calcium and/or pH fill water, you may be better served using liquid chlorine or bleach because the granular chlorine does contain about 30% calcium and has a pH level of 12. It's always a give and take.

18. Ring buoys
19. Swimming pool backwash hose
20. A swimming pool vacuum and hose
21. Extra DE, cartridge, or sand for your sand filter
22. Automatic Water Filler
23. A phone and emergency numbers

This list of above ground pool parts will help you along your way through a journey we all call, "Owning a swimming pool and having fun!"

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