Recent content by jmcdtucson

I've been using the spa daily. I measure mid-day, long before i use it in the evening. The test kit is brand new. I've been maintaining bromine levels between 1 and 6 (challenging to keep it stable.) I'll keep an eye on the Gentle Spa. Now that I read more, there seems to be lots of conflicting...

I have a new-to-me small hot tub. I'm using bromine. All seems to be going OK following the 3-step process outlined in the sticky. However, I can't maintain PH - every day it's back to 8 or above. I add PH down and the PH drops but then rises again by the next day. TA started over 70 and now is...

The liner on my 6-year-old intex 12x24 ultra frame is about to go. I was looking to replace it and am having trouble finding them. Or they are ridiculous prices like $3000 and up. They usually run about $1200. Is it the pandemic? Maybe intex is making hand sanitizer and masks right now instead :)

Welcome to TFP! You'll find everything you need here. As ajw22 said, saltwater is just a different way of creating chlorine using a saltwater generator. Some people think chlorine is bad, but it's a myth. Chlorine is the best way to sanitize a pool. The bad smells and other effects often blamed...

Yeah, tarp that came with the pool. Then buy the 4x8 foam insulation pads from Home Depot or wherever. 1/2" thick is what I have. Tape the pads together with gorilla tape and place on top of the tarp. I think I did a triple layer application of tape. Mine's been solid for 6 years now.

I decided to drain and refill my pool this year. It's been 6 years and the hardness had become too high for the SWG and was causing skin irritation. Thought I'd post my method since a youtube video showed it took 2 or 3 days for a guy to drain his pool using the Intex drain plug. You can buy a...

You will *love* that filter. You can't have too big a filter (or really it's the pump you're talking about).

Dolphin Escape cleaner. That plus the swg and skimmer make the pool complete. Or the deck I built. That was a game changer. Oh, and the stairs :) And the shower attachment - the kids love that - even the big teenagers. And the Intex magnetic light. Other than that, nothing I can think of. Well...

Yes. Photos attached. It was quite the weekend project :)

I'd recommend you consider upgrading the filter to the largest one Intex makes. They always under spec the filter on the pool. No hurry on this though - maybe you'll be satisfied with the basic model - it's a good pump. Install a through the wall skimmer. This is a game changer for pool...

1. Seems like 1/2" foam is fine. Any more seems excessive to me. 2. Pass - I live in the desert and nothing grows here but cactus 3. Use 4" pavers and you won't have a problem.

I would consider 2 panels for that pool. It's almost twice as big as mine and I'm wishing I had a 2nd panel.