Recent content by csk158

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    cheap and easy extra pool heat

    Does the water flow thru the bag or just pass by on top?
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    Keeping Heat In

    If you dont care about looks and if you could find something to go over the top. What about spray foam insulation. Just a thought not sure if it would work.
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    solar panels for above ground pool

    So I am thinking of getting some solar panels for our above ground pool. Current pool is an intex 16x32 ultra frame. What I a curious about is how much will they help if I keep the solar blanket on and we have days when it is 70 and sunny and nights in the 50s. This appears to be the normal...
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    Phosphates, Lies and videotapes...(don't worry, I know phosphates are baloney)

    O man I have a bottle of phosphate remover on the shelf in the shed. One more thing that going to sit there forever.
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    Intex Ultra Frame through wall skimmer and main drains with plumb diagram

    Love the floor drain. Wish I could do that mod but i think in the midwest I would have freezing problem with the pipes.
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    Intex skimmer is horrible

    When I used that set up. I would disconnect the hose from inside the pool and pull the complete assembly out. I found that stuff was always stuck in the bottom of the skimmer.
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    Hayward Wall Skimmer Leaking Intex UltraFrame Pool

    I had the same problem. I could not believe how much I had to tighten the screws to get it to stop leaking. Did you tighten only one screw at a time or did you do each one a little and then move on to the next?
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    Best $250 ever spent!!!

    Love the movies. Is that a pool or a whirl pool with that pump?
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    New Pool Build in Miami

    Looks awesome! Let us all know when you are on vacation so we can come over and please stock the fridge. (just kidding)
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    Let the pool games begin!

    Your pool looks great. Wish I could start a business and get peoples money up front then drag my feet. Have a great time in your new pool.
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    Intex skimmer is horrible

    Throw it away and do the thru wall skimmer. This was the best thing I have don for my pool. Thanks Trouble Free Pool
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    Pump issue?

    I was thinking there was a leak but when I shut off everything and leave it overnight there is not any water on the pipes or fittings?
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    Pump issue?

    I added a new Hayward pump and sand filter and know the water returning to the pool has alot of air in it the return line is making a chugging sound. When I look in the top of the pump (were the skimmer is the water is low) and the hose going from the pump to the sand filter is not full. I have...
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    I want to add a new suction line

    Does that screw thru the liner or is it gaskets and a nut holding it on?
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    new to the sand filter world

    just under 17,000 gallons