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I read that many of you use liquid clorine and muriatic acid in your ABG Pool. I thought my local pool store said you should use the powdered stuff. I didn't read anything in the pool manual that said anything either way. What do you all think is the best way. Any advantages to either, or...

When installing a through the wall skimmer should you have two suction side returns to the pump and one for pushing water back into the pool? I notice the instrux say to do it that way but I also think I see from some pics here that some of you have one for each. Any advantages or drawbacks...

I know much has been written about upgrading an Intex Pool like mine, 9x18x52 Ultra Frame to a more standard Hayward pump with 1.5 fittings. In fact I've read so much my head is spinning. I was hoping someone could tell me the simplest way they've found to do it. Here's what I know so far...

Thinking about getting a 1.5 hp Hayward Pump/150 sq/ft filter combo. It comes with a strainer attached. Should I should use a leaf trap when I vacuum from the intake side of the pool wall or is the strainer on the pump good enough to catch things that might hurt the pump like leaves and...

We have an Intex 9x18 ultra frame pool. Thinking about installing an in wall skimmer. We keep a solar blanket on 24/7 unless we're in the pool. Will the skimmer work effectively with the blanket in the water? What horsepower pump would we need for a 5000 gallon pool to run it well. Thank you.

We have an Intex Ultra Frame Pool. Thinking about installing a skimmer. I'm wondering how advisable it is to cut a hole in the liner. It just doesn't seem right to me, but I know many of you have. Everywhere on the liner where the manufacturer puts a hole the liner it's reinforced. When you...

We have an Intex 9x18x52 Ultra Frame pool, also an upgraded 2500 gph cartridge filter. Thinking of upgrading the pump/filter again. My question has to do with the configuration of pumps and filters. It seems that from the suction side of the pool the water goes through the pump first then the...

How safe or dangerous is it to cut a whole in an Intex Ultraframe above ground pool to install a skimmer. Any one do it? Is it advisable or can it weaken the integrity of the liner? Any caveats, suggestions, etc? We are in Southern CA and leave it up all year. Thank you.

We set up an Intex oval 9x18 above ground pool at the end of last summer and used it for about a month. Then covered it well and are going to ride out the winter here in San Diego County, (mild weather) with it up. Not sure if it was a good idea to leave it up, maybe someone can comment on...

We live in San Diego, CA. Mild weather little rain. Going to leave our Intex Pool, with Saltron Chlorine generator up for the winter. Any suggestions for what should be done? Should I just keep checking water chemistry and adjust through the winter or is there something else, easier, less...

Anyone worry about or do anything for possible rust on metal frame pools like Intex Ultraframe, if using salt water system. Is the salt water a concern, should the frame be rinsed after use? Thank you.

We had an Intex 1500 gph sand filter & pump, (one it came with) and got rid of it and got a better Intex 2500 gph pump with a cartridge filter. Should we have stuck with the smaller pump and sand filter. Which do you prefer sand or cartridge? Friends who are pool cleaners said they don't like...

I have an Intex 9x18 Ultraframe oval above ground pool. We live in coastal San Diego County. Very moderate weather, no freezing, 10-12 inches of rain per year, occasional wind. Question is: Is it harder on the liner to break it down and set it up every spring or just leave it up well covered...