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    Stand for Intex Deluxe Skimmer

    I posted these pics a few years ago. Someone sent me a message asking if I still had them, hopefully they find them here. Actually a couple people have asked for them. This was a rock solid solution for me. The Intex skimmer worked great and my pool was always sparkling clean. Slight adjustments...
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    Wobbly pool ladder

    5th season (if I remember right) with our Intex. Overall very satisfied with the whole experience. Decided it was time to replace the ladder due to rust, and decided to stick with the basic Intex ladder. Now the original Intex ladder has never been the most solid feeling ladder, but it's been...
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    Ultra frame in freezing climate

    I'm taking down my easy set for the winter. I'd prefer not to do it again next year. For those in freezing climates who leave your ultra frames up year round. To winterize do you drain below skimmer or simply close the intex valves? I'm thinking about getting an ultra to put up next year and...
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    PVC towel racks

    Couple pics of some PVC towel racks I just got done making. My wife was perfectly fine with the idea of the deck rails as a towel rack, but I prefer these. The larger one is made from 1-1/4" PVC. The approximate over all dimensions are; 36" tall, 5' wide, 18" deep. The smaller one is 1" PVC...
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    preventing buildup

    I've got an Intex SWCG that gets a white scale build up, I assume due to my hard water. I've got to clean it a little more frequently than I prefer. Is there anything I can add to the water that will help slow the buildup so I don't have to clean the cell so often? I saw something at Walmart...
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    Secure mounting Intex skimmer

    I've seen this come up a few times here, and I finally took pics of my set up. For those with an Easy Set or not ready to go to a through the wall on an Ultra, this provides a secure mount for the skimmer. This has worked out great for me. I can't take credit as it's based off a solution I found...
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    Intex Pump Upgrade

    I'd like to upgrade the pump / filter on my 18'x48" easy set pool. Currently running the 1500 GPH Type A Intex pump. Due to the fact that I've got a saltwater setup I'd prefer to stay with a cartridge type filter. I would like to go with a Hayward or Pentaire pump / filter combo in order to be...
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    Which test kit?

    Hi, I jumped into pool ownership late in the season this year. We got an 18'x48" easy set, I figured it would be good for me to practice pool maintenance on; as well as give the kids a couple years to get taller before we switch to a deeper hard side pool. I've learned a lot here that is...