Above Ground Pool Supplies

Once you have purchased your pool you’ll certainly need to find a source of above ground pool supplies. Some items you purchase will be one off but you’ll also need consumables products. Below are lists of items you might need but have not considered.

The heart of any pool is the pump and filter. It keeps the water moving in the pool as well as distributing chlorine and removing debris. Without a pump you risk algae and slim build up.

There are three types of above ground pool pump and filters. Cartridge, Sand and Diatomaceous filter systems. The Cartridge system is best for filtering small particles and is also cheap and easy to maintain. Cartridges are readily available but check before you buy your system that filters are a standard size. The Sand system is the easiest to maintain and the cheapest. Diatomaceous (DE) system is most expensive but provides the best filtration.

Pumps and filters can be purchased separately and used together. It is more cost effective to buy a pump and filter combination rather than separates.

You’ll need one of these devices to keep the water free from bacteria, algae, oils and healthy to swim in. A generator causes the salt to turn to chlorine and hydrogen gas. This mixture is then released into your pool and cleans the water. Although chlorine is very effective at killing bacteria, it can irritate the eyes and skin. A more friendly alternative is the ionic water purifier.

These timers can be used in conjunction with the pump and filter systems. You can set the timer to run an hour or two before you are going to use the pool so that the water is clean and oxygenated. If you have and above ground pool heater, this can also be connected to the timer so the water is warm when you get into your pool.

If you budget doesn’t stretch to a pump and filter system, you can purchase a chemical kit. The chemicals can be added to the pool manually or added to chemical floater which floats on the surface of your pool drip feeding the pool with chlorine. Kits are supplied with Ph strips and test strips. The main disadvantage with chemical kits is that it’s up to you to control the chemicals in the water rather than an automated system.

There are many other above ground pool supplies you can choose from. A search of the internet for ‘above ground pool supplies’ will provide you with a huge list of suppliers.