Above ground pools - thinking of buying one, advice for ?

[KathyG]

The winter cover is really to stop it filling up with leaves etc, it's like a very fine mesh so rainwater still gets through. Running the pump at night during the coldest period keeps the water moving so it can't freeze. Ours is exposed on all sides too, although part of that is covered with decking so you can't see it, but there's no insulation under the deck area. I've just checked our site and there aren't many pool pics showing so I can dig some out and show you the completely exposed end if you like?

[pete]

its okay, and I can see that yours is exposed too, so I guess I have a few months to get the hang of the filter etc,

many thanks

pete

[The Olive Grove]

Can you give me more information about Zeolite? We are at the moment looking at a new glass filtration medium.

Here's one website giving info on Zeolite Margaret although are dozens. I can't only vaguely remember why we went for it and it was mostly to do with the fact that it'll filter out more if not all skin cells than sand. And I'm pretty sure you don't need the same quantity as sand so it's cheaper in the long run.

Sorry Kathy, I think the website is missing?

[KathyG]

Oops sorry Margaret!

Here it is but there are loads more if you google Zeolite pools.

[The Olive Grove]

Thanks, Googled Zeolite but it came up with nutrition supplements will try again tomorrow - too much vino tonight

[KathyG]

Yep, you need to put the pool bit in.