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I've decided to upgrade my intex pool with an oval aboveground pool approx 16x24. I read somewhere that you can put a deep end in an above ground pool with an expandable liner. If so how deep can it be? Has anyone done this? Thank you Tim

Hi all, I have an 18 ft x 9 ft x 52" intex ultra frame pool. I was wondering if anyone has attempted to put a deep end in these pools. I have an extra liner ( I bought the exact same pool kit off Kijiji for a dime). Wondering if I could either dig a sloped deep end, say two ft deeper on one...

Hi all, I wouldn't have a pool without this forum. A big thank you to everyone! <br /> I was wondering if any of you have attempted to take apart and clean their heat exchanger. There is an excellent 2 part 'how too' video on you tube with step by step instructions...

Hi, where do I start, I was given a Pentair mastertemp 250 it's about 7 yrs old. Worked fine for a few weeks, now it only works intermittently. Comes on for about an hr then shuts off with the E05 code. Tried the stack flu sensor, tried acid washing the calcium out.. Still nothing. Help...

I'm trying to find any information on how to acid wash my pool heater. I have a Pentair mastertemp 250. My flow is being blocked by calcium build up apparently. Anyone out there acid washed thier heater or pool equipment? How do I go about it?

Hi All, I have a Pentair mastertemp 250 with an E05 code. I've replaced my stack flue sensor and I still get the E05 code. My wife tried the heater yesterday with no luck. (E05 code) I tried it last night and it worked fine for about an hr and a half until the E05 code came on. Checked this...

Hi all, I have just acquired a petrosun thermodynamics solar collector. It is 4x8 ' 3.5" thick with copper and aluminum fins. Has anyone ever seen, used or have one? Thank you kindly Tim

Hi all!! I have an intex salt water system with a cartridge filter. Id like to upgrade to a sand filter. I have a chance to buy a 16" intex sand filter pump. Since I already have the intex saltwater system, could I unplug my cartridge filter and adapt the sand filter pump? My other concern is...

Hi all, thank you in advance as you are all amazing!! I have an intex 18x9 X2 ultra frame pool. I purchased a set of pool steps from craigslist last year. The problem I'm giving is they are too short for my pool. I was going to mount them on my deck just above my pool . Is there a way I could...

I'd like to add an extra set of strainer and flow valves to my intex pool. do I need to reinforce the holes prior to putting the valves on? I have a separate pump that runs my solar panels. I'd like to keep the two systems separate. Thank you

I have 5 techno solis pool collector panels I bought used. one of the collectors is leaking at the seam of the header. These panels are similar to heliocol.as they are rigid panels. Not the loose rubbery ones. Is there an easy fix with a marine type cement or compound? Any suggestions? Thank...

I just got 5, 4 x 12 rigid solar pool panels with a heliomatic controller for a case of beer off kijiji. I'm having trouble finding mounting hardware for my roof( shingled bungalow) Especially the polyester strapping I need to place across the middle of the panels to keep them from creating a...

Hi, does anyone know if I can use my saltwater chlorinator with 4 x 20 solar heater panels? The inexpensive fafco brand or eco sun models on amazon. I have an intex pool with swg and I want to put solar panels on my roof. Not sure if the saltwater would be to corrosive? I've tried emailing a...

Hi all, I'm putting up an intex 18x9 pool next spring. Question is I'm planning on putting 2 4x 20 panels on my roof. I'll be running lines 55 ft to my house then up 12 ft to my roof. Will the intex 3000 gph with sand filter carry the load? if not what size pump do you recommend for this...

I'm acquiring an intex ultra frame rectangle 18x9 pool.(Neighbour's put it up a month or so ago, but they just got transfered for work) Going to miss them terrible but the good news is i can have the pool.salt water system cover ladder everything. I plan to buy a a solar heater 4 x 20 (or...

Hi all! I was wondering if i could use drop down stairs 8n my intex ultra frame 18x9 pool. i read that they need a few sand bags to hold them down? Is that correct? Does it pose a problem when cleaning it? I guess I have to remove the sand bags to scrub clean the liner. Thank you

Hi all! I plan to buy solar heat panels for next season.I dabbled a bit with the pvc pipe but I feel I'll get a better bang for my buck with an inexpensive solar panel system to heat my 15'x 42" intex pool. I ll be running them on the roof of my house,approx 70 ft including a 10 ft lift(...

HI and thank you in advance. Can I reduce my fittings from 1 1/4 to 3/4 with a tee or ball valve from my 1/3 hp pump. I have 600 ft of poly I plan on putting on my shed roof.