More FAQ's

Today's above ground pools have tile borders like in ground swimming pools. These same above ground pools now can have fiber optic lights, heaters and automatic cleaners. It is now possible to get a slide for an above ground pool. A fountain spraying into the pool can turn the typical backyard BBQ into a pool side conversation reminiscing the good 'ole days.

Today's pools have stylish wall patterns on the outside and if you would like, they can have a unique blend-gradient pattern above ground pool liner. This liner has a hearty bottom pattern and as the liner proceeds up the wall, the blend slowly fades away thus becoming almost solid white just before it reaches a tile border. An in ground plaster swimming pool can even come close to this High End Attribute of Style. You may even find everybody at your house for the neighborhood swim party.

Every square foot of the pool can be fully utilized and enjoyed. Play volleyball using the whole pool, play pool basketball using the whole pool or whatever else comes to mind using the whole pool. With the pool depth of 52" it is possible to exercise using the whole pool.

Considerably less money - typically Save $1000's
Faster/Easier Installation - two can Install in a Weekend
Less Yard space required - down to 15' diameter

Above Ground Pool FAQ's

11. Who do I call with installation questions?
12. Can I put a deep end on the pool?
13. Can I put a slide on the pool?
14. Do I have to use chlorine?
15. Do I need a larger size pump / filter for the pool?
16. How much sand does the filter use?
17. What to do to above ground pools in the winter?
18. How long do I need to run my filter system?
19. How often should I backwash my filter?

11. Who do I call with installation questions? If you have any questions concerning your installation, just call us we're the pros. Hence the primary sales domain propools.com

12. Can I put a deep end on the pool? Yes, most oval pools can have a deep end up to 6 feet as per manufacturers discretion.

13. Can I put a slide on the pool? Absolutely. Our corporate site sells a slide called the Zoomerang, which is built and designed specifically for these types of pools.

14. Do I have to use chlorine? Yes and No. We offer several chlorine alternative products which use natural enzymes to sanitize pool water.

15. Do I need a larger size pump / filter for the pool? No. Each Above Ground Pool comes with a Quality Sand Filter System that more than handles the gallons needed for the pool to remain crystal clear provided you perform regular and proper swimming pool maintenance.

16. How much sand does the filter use? Both of our standard filter systems use 150 lbs. of sand.

17. What do I need to do to my pool in the winter? Prior to freezing you should drain the filter system completely of all water as to prevent freezing. Remove all hoses from the pool. The return line may require a threaded plug on the inside of the pool to prevent accessive draining of water. You can also drain the water level down below the skimmer to help prevent the skimmer from freezing and breaking. Removing the hose from the skimmer can allow any additional melted snow or rain water to drain out of the pool onto the ground. Care should be taken to prevent excessive water run-off.

18. How long do I need to run my filter system? The filter system should run for a minimum of 8 hours every 24 hours.

19. How often should I backwash my filter? The filter should be backwashed at least weekly and whenever the filter gauge reads 10 lbs. higher than what it does after backwashing and rinsing the filter.