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I am new to having a sand filter. Is it normal to have to backwash after every vacuum. The pool has only been up 2 days and both days I vacuumed and both times I had to backwash. After vacuuming the filter strainer on the pump was full of water. Usually when I run the filter there is no...

I just purchased the Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump Model SF70110 for my 18x48 ultra frame intex pool. I also bought a new vacuum head but I'm having a problem with the debris getting clogged in the intake connector of the pool. Their is no way of taking the strainer off. I had to use an...

I am looking for a little advice on possibly getting a new filter for my 18x48 Ultra Frame Intex Pool which holds 6423 gallons of water. I am currently using the pump it came with which is a Krystal Clear Cartridge Filter Pump 1500gpm. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg but I was wondering...

I'm looking to ditch the cartridge filter that came with my pool. I have been dealing with a green pool for 3 weeks now and mine just isn't clearing it. I have been keeping the chlorine level high. Currently I am SLAMMING it. 3 days of 24/7 running my filter and it hasn't changed a bit. Any...

I have been struggling with cloudy greenish water for at least 3 weeks now. I think it started because of the weather we were not in the pool as much as we would have liked to. I have been keeping the chlorine up high especially the past week and brushing and vacuuming daily. It just doesn't...

I have a 18x48 Ultra frame intex pool. I feel like my PH and Alkalinity is to low and I'm not sure if that will be a problem in the future. I'm using a Tf-100 testing kit. My PH is always 6.8 and the Alkalinity is 40. My chlorine is 3. Is this something I should try and higher on both? If so how...

I was hoping someone could give me some advice. I am working with a 15x36 metal frame intex pool that has turned green. I was away for a couple days and then had a huge rain storm. I am currently using a TF-100 testing kit Chlorine 5 Aklinity 60 PH 7.2 CYA under 20 ( I will be adding more...

I have an intex 15x36 metal frame pool using a 1500gpm cartridge filter. Since day 2 of opening it I have been fighting cloudiness. Daily trip to the pool store while they sold me everything under the sun. And stupidly not knowing any better I bought thinking there the experts. Well I was...

I was really hoping I could get some help. I am on year 2 on the intex 15x36 metal frame pool. Last year I had a huge green problem which after spending lots of money at the pool store it finally cleared. This year is not starting out so good either. I set up my pool a week ago and have been...