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I have 15’ above ground that I added a side wall skimmer. I’ve been using the pool for several years but I feel that the return jet is too high. If the water level dips much below 1/3 up on the skimmer then the return jet “churns” the water. I’m thinking about moving it down slightly but...

I'm just south of you in Lexington. I've never used them but have heard good things about B&H Pool & Patio Shop located in High point. I buy my supplies from Lexington Pools LLC. Not sure if they would do Greensboro or not but they seem like really great people. Wish I could be of more help...

Thanks for the advice and I will check! Thanks!

Opened my pool this weekend and started a slam. CYA was 0 and Pool math recommended I add 53 oz. I only had 20 oz here so I went ahead and added. Picked up some more CYA today. Should I assume everything is accurate and add 23 more oz? Or should I continue my slam assuming 30 (which is...

Current Calcium is at 60.

I'm attempting to clear up my pool with my new sand filter and pump (love it!). I have zero access to liquid chlorine. I've checked my local walmart, home depot, pool store, etc... and nobody has any "bleach" or liquid chlorine (I know it's the same thing). I do have an Intext SWG but...

Thanks for the input. I was just thinking about the suction... I always left the water in my pool and then performed a SLAM when I open every year. My pool is in a heavily wooded area so keeping leaves out in the winter is almost impossible. It makes opening my pool every year a pain. Last...

I’ve had an above ground for about 15-20 years but I’ve never had a sand filter. I finally bit the bulletin and upgraded to a Hayward 16” 1 HP pump/filter. I’m in the process of plumbing everything and even moving some wiring and receptacles. I’m also multitasking and draining my swamp to...

I decide to go with the Hayward

I've narrowed it down to 3 (I think) Intex listed above - 16" filter .75 hp pump - $200 or Pentair PNSD0040DE1160 Sand Dollar Aboveground Filter System with Blow-Molded Tank, 1 HP - 19" filter 1 hp pump - $400 (there is also a similar model for a little less on amazon with 1-1/2 hp pump?) or...

Thanks! I'm seeing the same thing in my search. I can find a few combos around the $500-600 range but nothing that I think would have much value over the Intex. I don't really want to spend $1000 on a pump and filter for a $200 pool. I appreciate your advice! Thank you! Happy swimming!

I have increased the budget for pump & filter to $500. Any recommendations? I'm wanting to make this a long-term investment.

This is what I'm leaning towards: Intex 26651EG 3000 GPH Above Ground Pool Sand Filter Pump with Automatic Timer - Walmart.com Intex 26651EG 3000 GPH Above Ground Pool Sand Filter Pump with Automatic Timer

Thanks for the advice I went ahead and purchased the Intex SWG today I bought the 15000 gallon one Now I'm looking for sand filter/pump options My budget for that is ideally $300 or less I might could go over that some if it was a good value.

I am ready to re-open my 15' agp. I have a 2500 gph cartridge pump. I'm trying to figure out what to do about the shortage of chlorine. I'm thinking about going with SWG. I've also been wanting to move away from cartridge to sand for the last few years. I have a $500 budget. Any...