Recent content by Katiesmom2000

I have an Intex Sand Filter that I took apart and cleaned. Every inside piece was cleaned thoroughly and then reassembled. I purchased new filter balls (used them last year with excellent results) and added those. I must have done something wrong when I reassembled the insides to the filter as...

I probably should add that the water was crystal clear until 30 minutes after I added the shock powder.

Opened our pool yesterday with all fresh water and 400lbs of salt. This was the first year we didn't scrub bleach and completely clean out the pool before refilling. Struggled with the saltwater system last year and gave up early but determined to make it work this year. Filled the pool, added...

I went to the pool store to have my water tested as I do not have the test kit you guys speak of. After inquiring about the medium that I put in my sand filter, I finally discovered that it was Zeolite. They said that it wasn't worth the extra cost and that it would not be the reason for my...

Perhaps this is posted elsewhere, but I would love to know how you installed the Hayward Skimmer in an Intex pool....do not want to hijack this post though.

I think I may be confused about the DE as I purchased some to add as an aide and it is a fine powder. What I purchased before was closer to sand in its size but was very expensive as I paid over 80 dollars from the pool store for 4 bags. If memory serves me, it may have had some blue flecks in...

I have been an above ground pool owner for 20+ years. This year has been the worst. It seems no matter what I do, I cannot get my pool clear. I can't help but wonder if it is the filter. When I set up this pool 6ish years ago (after Hurricane Ike took our last one), I used DE exclusively in...