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I pushed the power toggle on my Intex 2,650-Gallon Sand Filter Pump yesterday and the pump came on, but when I removed my finger the pump went off. Today I am getting nothing no matter if I push it in the direction of the timer or to stay on. I purchased it in February 2013. Is this something...

Hi! I'm not sure if I should've put this in the "Everything Else" forum, but it' for my AGP so here goes. I almost have the framing done for a small 4x8 deck on the side of the pool. I wasn't too worried about a deck, but the ladder is rusting all over. A 4x8 piece of plywood will be the top...

Hello, Well, I got brave and finally installed the wide mouth skimmer yesterday. It came with a diagram, but no real instructions as far as I'm concerned, so I did the best I could. I am including pictures to help you visualize what I am talking about. Well, I've never attached pics before...

I just tested today...my ch in this area is always high, so I didn't test that, but... FC 12.5 CC 2 CYA 80 ph 7.5 salt 2640 I need to shock don't I? BTW, I know that FC is too high. I messed up last weekend when I was getting the pool cleaned out and ready. Never do that when you're not...

I have been using the Taylor TF-100 test kit from TFTestkits.net. I always use the R870 and R871 for testing my levels. Well, I am almost out of the 870 and 871 besides we're starting a new summer season. I just found out we now have a Leslie's Pool Supplies, but they only carry what he calls...

Is it normal for the Intex 2,650-Gallon Sand Filter Pump to run at the top of the green on the gauge. I guess I'm just very nervous reading this is a high pressure pump and could cause damage and death. I know they have to put these things in the manuals to protect themselves, but am I really...

Hi everybody! I took your advice and purchased the Intex 2,650-Gallon Sand Filter Pump . It should be here tomorrow. I'm sure the instructions will say what sand to buy, etc., but I would rather listen to your opinions as you have the tried and true experiences. I had a cartridge pump...

I don't know if you remember, but I sent a short video of my pump at the end of last summer. It was making a loud noise. I'm not even going to try it when I open the pool. It was the original that came with my Intex in 2009 or 2010. Would you please give me your opinions on what I should...

So this is the end of my 3rd summer with the original pump. Today it started running very loudly. It's still working, but it is loud. Is it getting ready to go out on me? I already replaced my SWG this summer, had water turn green and spent almost two weeks getting it perfect again...boy...

I posted yesterday why I found a green pool. I kept pulling my FC back up yesterday until the last time last night. I tested this morning and FC remained at 20. I still have CC of 1.5 though. What is my next step? I don't want to take FC further than 20 do I? Please help! FC 20 CC 1.5 ph...

This is the third summer, and I have never had green water...well, guess what! I went out today and take a shot at what shade my water was! If it wasn't for this site I would've been in a panic, but I knew right where to go because of you fabulous people! I'm not sure what happened, but I...

My pump is the original one that I purchased with my Intex 10x20 in 2010. I haven't had any problems really, but I am wondering since I saw a pump on clearance if I should replace it before I do start having problems. How long does a pump like this normally last? I don't want to spend extra...

I posted several weeks ago about the "91" error on my Intex SWG. I purchased one May 2010 and after one summer I had to have it replaced in October 2010 because of constant "91" error. It worked pretty well for summer 2011, but it has been nothing but a hassle this summer. I am adding bleach...

I put a sock of dry stabilizer in front of the return...it is now all gone out of the sock, but I wanted to know how long before children should swim in the water. I put it in early this morning (I also pushed my finger into it several times throughout the morning...I just like to see the white...

I think I know why it keeps reading the "low salt" even though I am about 3000 salt level...it's because that white corrosion looking stuff keeps building up on the cell. I clean it and it works again, but only for a day or two. This is getting tiresome. Does anybody have any ideas why this...

I bought this Intex pool and accessories last summer. I just posted about my frame pool hook for the skimmer breaking and now my Intex light (you know the pool wall light that has a part outside the wall and inside) stopped working. I haven't even used it very many times. It looks like...

The kids got a little crazy "making waves" yesterday in the pool and the Intex frame pool hook (that comes with deluxe maintenance kit) broke almost completely at the point where it curves over the frame of the pool. Now the skimmer won't stay in the water because the hook won't grab on. I...

We've had horrendous winds on and off for the last few months, and even with the cover on, the pool has a decent amount of dust/dirt settled on the floor and around the walls. Then, unfortunately, the cover was off one day when I was not home and a big windstorm came along. My pool cleaner...

I'd really like to get a fountain for my AGP. During the last part of the summer last summer it was like getting into a bath - not refreshing - ick! I've read that a fountain can cool the water down. I've seen the inexpensive ones from Walmart.com for around $25. I imagine that would do the...

I would love to have a deck, even a small one, for my above ground pool. In order to watch my young daughter swim if I don't want to get in, I have to stand by the pool so I can see over the side. It would be wonderful to have a small deck for a lounge or a couple of small chairs. My dilemma...

I took the cover off today...yay! We went from a freeze a couple of weeks ago to almost 90 this week...pool thermometer reads 67. Here are my first numbers: FC 9.5 CC 1.0 TC 10.5 CYA none detected Salt 4020 TA 90 pH 7.6 I ran my pool pump and SWG throughout the winter. With...

I was hoping to glean enough information from posts from other users to help myself without bothering any of you with my question, but I needed to clarify something. My problem is high CH. Did I read correctly that shocking will lower CH? I've had a low salt reading on my SWG even though salt...

There is a brownish colored discoloration on my pool liner just above the water line about 4-5 inches high on the east end of the pool. That is the side that gets direct sun in our hottest part of the day and our summers do get very intense (118-120 degrees F). Is it just like a sunburn or...

I've cleaned it with the ma and with the vinegar as the manual says. I've added a little salt at a time and tested it by turning it on, but the same thing. I've now added a whole bag of salt - no, I don't know the exact number, but strips are on the way. Everything was just fine. We did get...

I can't remember what you call the part, but when you look through the clear tube there is white (calcium?) buildup inside on the far right and a little big of green on the big copper looking things that you can pull out. (well, nobody can say that I'm too technical can they? :-D ) I saw...

I was just wondering if one thermometer was more accurate than others or is picking up a thermometer at Walmart just fine? My question comes because I wanted to ask about aeration and cooling off a pool - I figured I would be asked the temp of the water and I don't know. All I know is it's...

I've only had this SWG running since May I believe and about a month ago I had a "91" - low salt flashing, but I thought that was a possibility since I had to drain a significant amount of water due to high salt. I added more salt, but it was still flashing. I soaked in vinegar as I read I...

On 7/3 I posted that my CYA was now 50 in the shade and 70 in the sunlight whereas before draining water it was 80. I decided to stay consistent and test in the shade and again I got 50. Maybe it would've been 70 in the sunlight again so say the number is 60. Question 1 - Would you leave...

It's odd since it was too high so I had to drain 43% (we're on meters here so I wasn't thrilled with refilling). Testing strips showed 3380, and the pump says it should be 3000 so that should've been fine. I started adding salt, but I am still getting the reading. I am concerned about getting...

I drained my pool water according to the % (43) the pool calculator said to decrease the salt in my water. It was way over. I did complete set of tests this morning before I went to pool calculator and added anything back. 1) I did CYA test in the sunlight with the sun to my back as I read...