I get asked all the time what basic pool equipment do I recommend for guys/gals just getting started in the pool service business. Here is a basic list.
An 8-16 foot pole
50 foot Smoothbor vacuum hose
Rainbow Vacuum head 14 or 21 inch
Valpak Caddy
Red Baron net by Purity Products
Pool brush
Taylor K-2005 test kit
Hasa Liquid chlorine
Hasa Acid
3 Inch Trichlor Tabs (25 or 50 LBS)
Dichlor sanitizer (25 or 50 LBS)
PH up (AKA Soda ash)