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Posted by flay2153 on 22-Nov-2009 14:03 Report
need help with first time pool, brought for christmas
Hi,
i have brought my kids a 10 foot pool for christmas and i have no idea what i need to put in it ?
I know i have to fill it up with water then what do i put in it ?
It came with a filter.
I really have no idea, can any one help / make a  list of some things i will need to get from the shop.
Thanks in advance
Linda (flay2153)
 
Replied by marian-48 on 22-Nov-2009 14:10 (Ref 1993918) Report
Linda, first off you need to check pool fence regulations. The fine for not having a pool fully safety fenced on 4 sides is now over $5,000. Its just jumped dramatically in this state.
We were going to buy one of those large pools for the Grandkids and changed our mind when the new regulations came in. They can run under the sprinkler as we have bore water, Marian
Replied by flay2153 on 22-Nov-2009 14:27 (Ref 1993935) Report
thanks for that info,i havnt set the pool up and may not now.
Replied by marian-48 on 22-Nov-2009 14:29 (Ref 1993936) Report
Dont want to put you off, but its definately worth checking your local regulations. The new regulations just came in here a few weeks back, right when Big W had the big pools half price. Marian
Replied by flay2153 on 22-Nov-2009 14:48 (Ref 1993947) Report
no, your not putting me off ...lol...but i will be checking the regulations...then deciding... Yeah i got caught in big w big sales... is there a site to go to to check the regulations, i will try to goggle them in the mean time...thanks again.
Replied by take-your-fancy on 27-Nov-2009 19:02 (Ref 2001163) Report
Hi Linda - I just bought a small above ground pool too so I'm in the same boat....i asked at the local council for the specifications re pool fences only to be told they no longer deal with this, nor do they do inspections anymore.... ( Tassie )
They advised I seek advice from a building surveyor ( ? )...maybe the council don't wish to have any legal ramifications..?
Anyhow, there's a lot of info on the net which may help you...I think the national standard height for a pool fence is a minimum of 1200mm . Have a look at prestigepoolfencing.com for some info but it'll pay to get proper advice from your council.
As to what you will need, i was advised to place fat (?) sand about 3" deep on the grass before the pool goes up. My pool is 5m round and will need 1/2cap of chlorine daily it was suggested. The man in the shop also told me it wasn't the chlorine that turns hair green ( !!! ) but the lack of sufficient chlorine so keep that in mind lol
Try to keep leaves etc out of the water also - maybe invest in a scoop net....
Can't wait to have my pool up, even if I do live in Tassie LOL ( I cheated & bought a solar cover )
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