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  1. ChristineM

    Sand Filter looks like a swamp

    My Sand Filter is on it's third year and didn't get taken care of over the winter. I opened it up and the sand is partially black and smells like a swamp, gross! Can I salvage this? I don't want to buy a new one! Will it be okay?? help!
  2. ChristineM

    drained pool last fall, need to vacuum sludge out

    Welcome back everyone! Hopefully summer 2020 will be a time of peace and renewal for everyone ♥ So, I drained my giant pool last fall and neglected to take everything apart and clean it. Basically it just sat there. I was hoping 2019 would be it's last year but my daughter is insisting that we...
  3. ChristineM

    Help with Intex Pump

    Hi, I've been running the pump and suddenly the filter flow is not 'sucking' like it should. When I ran it on recirculate it worked great! Can anyone help? Thank you, Christine
  4. ChristineM

    To Drain or Clean?

    Well my pool has turned into a swamp again before I had a chance to get to it (weird, warm weather here in CA) anyway, I was going to shock it, clean vacuum etc... then cover but honestly, I don't know if I have it in me to do all that work right now. But then thought it might be better to drain...
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    Getting ready to slam, how much bleach do I add? Test 0 FC

    Getting ready to slam, how much bleach do I add? Test 0 FC and my cya is reading 0? idk, it's clear. side note. I bought this test kit last summer, is it still good?
  6. ChristineM

    ALGAE problem New Pool Owner Help Saltwater Pool Intex 14,300 gal

    Okay, I've been reading thru the forum on what to do but have a few questions, I'm new to pools, was surprised to read I have to add bleach to my saltwater pool! Water is fairly clear but algae is forming on the bottom and sides. Vacuumed & brushed today to get the clumps but obviously not...
  7. ChristineM

    High Salt after a month?

    We have an Intex 32x52x16 above ground pool, brand new, been up and running about a month now. This morning I went to turn the pump on and it says 'high salt' We haven't added any salt since we first started. Why would it be high? What can I do? Thank you, Christine
  8. ChristineM

    Plunger Valves & Help setting up Sand Filter etc 16x32x52 Intex

    Need help with how to set up plunger valves, video and directions do not show how to put them together or connect them to this pool 16x32x52 Intex Pool. Does anyone have instructions or pictures? The video shows the valves connected to the pool, my husband has the white plastic tubes hooked up...
  9. ChristineM

    Intex 16ftx32ftx52in Pool - Who Here Has the Same as Mine?

    First, I'm SO glad I found this forum... Was wondering who all has the same pool as mine? We just bought our first pool - the Intex 16x32x52 Pool / Salt Water - and are now filling it with water.. So excited to start using it! Thanks for having me and answering my previous questions... I've...
  10. ChristineM

    16x32x52 Intex Gallons of water? Salt pool

    I'm sure this has been answered but I cannot find it anywhere... How many gallons of water do I need for my 16x32x52" Intex pool? The pool calculator calculated 199200 gallons. Is that correct?? And it's 25# of salt per 1000 gallons? Thank you, Christine
  11. ChristineM

    16x32x52 Intex Deminsions with Legs?

    Hi, I'm new here - Thank you for this forum! very helpful.. Quick question: How much spacing is between the pool and legs? We're getting ready to level the ground with sand and then a gorilla mat... Thank you, Christine Intex 32ft X 16ft X 52in Ultra Frame Pool Set with Sand Filter Pump &...