Above Ground Pools - Which Is A Good Brand To Buy
by Les Goger
Kids have had fun with it over the years, but they are getting to big for it. Thinking of going to an above ground pool for next year. I know nothing about above ground pools. We would like a salt water pool. Is there a particular brand of pool I should be looking at or not looking at? What are some pitfalls if any. Any infomation you could share would be much appreciated. Thanks for the question Les Here's a good post to start with: Replacement Parts For A Delair Above Ground Pool Above ground pool companies have been bought out and consolidated in the last few years. The post above goes into a little more detail about that. Many make the same pool but sell them with different names. Kinda like a Chevy truck and GMC truck. Basically the only thing that's different is the name, with perhaps a few modification. Don't simply go on price alone. Dealers will always run specials but they might be selling a low quality product. A good site is http://www.epinions.com. They go solely on customer reviews. Check out the warranties and be sure you understand everything about it. You'll want to try to have labor covered as well as parts. With the economy the way that it is, dealers might be willing to give in a little, if you're willing to stand your ground. Remember, he's not the only guy who is selling pools. You have other options. There are some basic points which will help you: 1. Do you want a 48" or 52" deep pool. That's about 4 - 5 feet. Sorry, I don't know the metric conversion of that. 2. The size and shape that best fits your backyard and your family 3. Which wall pattern fits your landscaping? You want a pool that compliments your yard. Pools that offer a 100% warranty/guarantee for the first couple of years and then have a long pro-rated warranty period are normally better pools. It should take no more 3 - 4 people one day to install the pool. Doughboy and Intex have been around for a long time and have a pretty good reputation. Here's a good site that you might like: http://www.canadianpoolwholesalers.com/ Steel pools are very durable and come in a variety of protective coats and finishes. Aluminum pools are rust resistant but aluminum oxidizes and will weaken over time. Resin pool are non- biodegradable. They will not rust, pit, or peel like a steel or aluminum pool might. If possible, try getting a cartridge filter. Many above ground pools come with a sand filter that is normally inadequate. Hope this helps a little and have fun choosing your next above ground pool. Robert |
