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    Anyone try the Hayward skimmer hack and cut in larger inlet/outlet ports on a Bestway Power Steel pool?

    I am considering replacing my Intex 14X42 Ultra Frame pool because the liner is faded, and I can no longer replace just the liner because it was discontinued. I was contemplating getting another Intex, but I was considering the Bestway Power Steel series. Has anyone done a skimmer hack and...
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    Interesting story on news, pool companies can't keep up with new pool requests.

    http://longisland.news12.com/story/42239345/high-demand-lack-of-materials-contributes-to-delayed-pool-installations
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    Deck collapse caused by kiddie pool

    Sadly, I have a feeling we will be seeing more of these stories as more people are buying these pools to keep themselves busy this summer staying home. http://hudsonvalley.news12.com/clip/15062943/deck-collapse-caused-by-kiddie-pool-forces-evacuation-in-monsey
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    Intex 14X42 Ultra Frame discontinued, need replacement

    So I've had the Intex 14 X42 Ultra Frame pool set up for the past 8 years or so, ( replaced 4 years ago due to faded liner) its been a great pool, never any leaks, upgraded to Intex sand filter and Hayward Skimmer. So now I want to replace it again due to faded liner, and I find out the 14X42...
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    New re-designed Intex 14X42" Ultra frame pool, question on double suction outlets

    New re-designed Intex 14X42" Ultra frame pool, question on double suction outlets I had a 14X42" Intex Ultra Frame for the past 3 years, but decided to throw it away after last season due to the liner being so faded. I had done the usual upgrades, Sand Filter, Hayward Skimmer, larger inlet/...
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    Alternative to 2X2 interlocking foam mats?

    Been using the same 2X2 Interlocking foam mats for about 6 years now on my Intex, and I think I need to replace ow because they are so beat up. Anyone used anything else for their Intex? I like the 2X2 mats, but wondering if there is an alternative I have not seen yet.
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    Comparing Bestway pools to Intex

    I've had the Intex 14X42 Ultra Frame pool for the past 6 years or so, and finally had to trash it last year because the liner was so faded, and poles starting to rust, so now I'm looking to replace it. Just curious if anyone has tried other pools other than Intex and can they compare the...
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    Looking for 110V heater for Intex 14X42 pool

    Can anyone recommend a good 110V heater for my Intex 14X42 pool. It is only 3,300 gallons, and unfortunately I do not have 220 service by my pool, nor do I have gas. I only have a 20A 110V circuit by my pool. Intex did make a small 110V heater few years ago, but they do not make them anymore...
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    Completed hard piping Intex pool (pics)

    Just wanted to say thanks to everyone on this website who helped inspire me to upgrade my Intex 14X42 pool. Parts I used: Intex 2650 sand filter 1.5" Intex Inlet and strainer Intex plunger valves Hayward 1091LX skimmer. My pool originally had the pump and hoses facing towards my deck, but I ran...
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    Intex sand filter timer constantly runs

    Just hooked up my Intex 2650 sand filter pump to my pool, but 1 thing noticed is if I have in timer mode, the pump keeps running even after the set time. I've tried resetting the pump, but no help. So I 'm wondering if the board is N/G. It looks as if I will modify my set up anyway, because I...
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    Re-orienting Intex 2650 filter 6 way valve to allow proper hard plumbing to pool

    I started to put up my 14X42 Ultra Frame pool yesterday, and placed my new 2650 Intex sand filter next to it. Once thing I noticed is for me to do the straightest plumbing is that I need to rotate the 6-way valve approx. 90 degrees so the output pipe will run straight to the return port in the...
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    Installing Hayward Skimmer on Intex pool without splitting gasket question

    I have a 14X42 Intex pool. I have seen people install the Hayward skimmer with splitting the gasket, and those who did not splitting the gasket. This question is for those who have not split the gasket. I am assuming people first marked the holes and opening in the liner, mounted the skimmer...
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    Do Intex sand filter pumps come with plungers and large inlets/ strainers?

    Greeting, first time poster. Thanks to this forum and a lot of great ideas, I am excited to update my Intex 14X42 Ultra frame pool this summer with a Hayward Skimmer and Intex sand filter pump. I think I a have settled on a 2150 GPH pump for my needs , but there seems to be some confusion as to...