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1)Yes, I used the kids goggles and snorkel to search for the leak....You can drain half the water-- makes it a little easier, but I kept the water level up in my pool. Yes, the dye test actually worked. 2)When I searched the first two areas, the dye just floated. NOTE: Use the syringe with...

This can be a daunting task, but not impossible. You can do it! I had to do the same thing this spring. Typically, when there is a leak on the side wall, you can see water dripping from the side. Make sure the outside of the pool is dry and walk around the pool to see if you notice any...

Beautiful Kyles.....Heck of a job!!! This is something to be proud of!!

Let us know how it turns out on your pump situation Kyles. I have a Sand Filter on my pool and so far (knock on wood) haven't had any problems yet. Also, would love to see the mods you've done to your pool!

Thank you so much Kyle - I appreciate that. As soon as the weather gets a little warmer...I intend to have a little get together with some friends and do a little grill out with some food and music! :p

Hi Jeff - I bought the Intex Sand Filter from Sears on sale for $169.00. I ordered the skimmer from Walmart.com for $24.99. All the PVC pipes and ball values I bought from Home Depot came to approx. $60 - $70. I just took a couple of hours on the weekend and got it all together. If you need...

Here you go! Since I live in Texas - This little added feature should keep the pool nice and cool in the summer months!

Thanks B15nut - I had general idea of what I wanted to do based on some of the wonderful mods I've seen folks do to their Intex pools. I got some good feedback from the guys in TFP, and basically drew a diagram of where I wanted everything installed on the pool. I'm not sure if you've seen...

Thanks you Casey -- Now just need the weather to get a little bit warmer so we can swim! :D!!!

Thanks Lacey - you helped me on the skimmer location. If memory serves me correctly, you have a rectangle pool and you were going to mount your skimmer on the same side as your suctions. I followed the same logic and everything came out fantastic. Thanks for the advice. BTW, how did that...

I had the pool for 3 years...I took down the pool the first year (had to re-level the ground) but I've had it up the past couple of years with no problems. I live in Texas so the weather gets cold, but not for a huge extended amount of time. So far, no issues with it showing any wear or tear...

Hello TFP, I just wanted to take a few minutes to thank everyone for their help and assistance in making what I saw on this site a true reality in my backyard. Let me first start off by saying, I am NOT a DIY'er, so this was a project that I wanted to showcase to the wife and kids the 'old...

Hi Robntex -- I have the same Sand Filter and I'm sorry you are having some issue with yours. Couple of questions: Did you try to Backwash your filter, rinse and put it back on filter mode? I had a similar problem with mine and had to backwash for a solid minute (twice) then rise to get it to...

That looks nice!! I'm live in The Colony which is not to far from Allen. Cant wait to see the finished product!!

SwimminWill - I had the same thing happen to me when I first bought my pool about 3 years ago. I spent several days just focusing on leveling the ground the pool sat on. I used Sand to help level the ground and used pavers to help re-enforce all the legs. We had a rain storms blow through and...