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New Pool (Floor Model)

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nicker:
We are getting a pool and while I was out shopping around and getting educated one dealer has a floor model all set up and filled and they are giveing me what I think is a good deal.     Is there anything I would have to worry about since it was set up and will be takend down and set up again?   Do things get loose and out of whack once taken down.  Will the liner be ok?

I still get the full warranty etc.

drewstar:
Was the pool kpet inside the dealers show room or outside? How long has it been set up?

A pool that was inside a dealers show room for a year or so,  should be fine (as far as the liner goes).  A pool' liner's worst enimeies are the sun,  chemicals and ice.  If this was kept inside and the water chemistry kept in check then i would not worry about it.

As far as breaking down and re-installing an AG pool, it's pretty simple and also shouldn't be an issue if installed by an experienced person.

Make sure you get fresh filter material (Sand or DE) or a new catridge). Check to see if they used S.S fasteners (look for rust).  Check the outside wall for scratching and dents.  Check the top rail for twisting or bends.  Look for any fading on the liner.  Get the warrety in writing.


The biggest lilabaility I would think is the pump, and a decent  1.5 hp Heywood pump goes for about $150- 200 bucks  and can be installed by yourself in 20 minutes. It's just 2 hoses.

nicker:
Yes its been insides since set up.  The liner looks good The only visual issue is a few scratches on one of the top rails which I know about and get touch up. I am getting a pretty good deal on it (I think).

I am getting about $600.00 off plus they are throwing the taxes in so all in all saving close to $1000.00 CDN Funds.

The pump is a 1 hp. That is what I have noticed to be pretty standard with all the dealers I have been too.  It is a smaller pool so I think 1hp is fine.

drewstar:

--- Quote ---Yes its been insides since set up.  The liner looks good The only visual issue is a few scratches on one of the top rails which I know about and get touch up. I am getting a pretty good deal on it (I think).

I am getting about $600.00 off plus they are throwing the taxes in so all in all saving close to $1000.00 CDN Funds.

The pump is a 1 hp. That is what I have noticed to be pretty standard with all the dealers I have been too.  It is a smaller pool so I think 1hp is fine.


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1 hp will be fine.  You'll be surprised how much pressure that can throw out of one outlet.  

See if he'll throw  A winterizing kit and cover  in on the deal.  You'll need a cover/tarp (usally about $60 US, an inflatable pillow and chems for winterizing. )

Congrats on the pool.  
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Bonibelle:
Nicker, My cousins bought a pool that was a demo.  they saved lots of money and have never had a problem. The pool is now over 22 years old! they had to disassemble and reassemble the pool themselves but  it went well and they have been very happy.  Are you going to put it near your spa?

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