Recent content by marolir

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    Intex Ultrametal 12x24 Ret Dilemma!

    I live in Long Island, NY. Should I take it down or not during winter. If so, what should I do? Water treatment? Covers? Thanks
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    Pool water too hot!

    Hi everybody, I just want to let you know that I removed the cover and I built the fountain and the temperature is down 10 degrees to about 85. thanks,
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    Pool water too hot!

    I wish I could help you danpik and deeanron. But I tell you there is nothing worst than having a pool, temp at 95 and your pool at 90. tkx.
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    Pool water too hot!

    My intex pool is too hot in the afternoon after a hot summer day. I have a cover that I place every night. Any ideas on how to cool the pool once it reachs 90? thanks
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    UGP Vinyl liner cleaning options.

    Does bleach/clorox on the outside will damage the vinyl?
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    UGP Vinyl liner cleaning options.

    Hi all, I would like to know if anybody has any options to clean an above ground pool vinyl, both inside and outside. Tkx
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    Skimmers.

    I am not sure about that! I thought you lower the level to install the skimmer but you could add the water to the same level as before!! Hope somebody in the forum can clear that for us! If that's the case, I have to think a little more on the idea. tkx, Marcelo
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    Skimmers.

    Well, I noticed that there are templates and instructions on how to cut etc.. That's what I am looking for. On top of that, there is the piping. My pool has 2 valves one return and one to the filter. If I install a skimmer I have to shut the one to the filter and have only the skimmer? I was...
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    Skimmers.

    Hi all, I bought my Intex pool last year. I am about to start opening and I am wondering whether i should install a thru the wall skimmer. The Intex pools comes with a skimmer but it's inside the pool. I saw some treads on this but I am very confused on which, wide, normal? piping? etc. Can...
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    Closing Pool: Sand Filter.

    Thanks Bama!!
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    Closing Pool: Sand Filter.

    thank you for your help. I drained the tank. Not entirely. I can hear water in there when a shake it. Is that ok? I am covering with a plastic bag so no dust gets in there. Until may next year. tkx,
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    Closing Pool: Sand Filter.

    Hi Everyone, I am closing my pool. I read the pool school and there is no mention on what to do with the sand in the sand filter. Do I have to empty it? I am planning to bring it inside, so it's not going to be on the freezing temps. Thanks, Marcelo
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    My 16x48 ultra frame up and ready to go!!

    Hi Everyone, I just want to share my solar cover holders, that was inspired by Lamboman316. It's working very well! Easy to fold and unfold. [attachment=2:18c8p29h]solarcoverholders1.jpg[/attachment:18c8p29h] [attachment=1:18c8p29h]solarcoverholders2.jpg[/attachment:18c8p29h]...
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