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    Storage Unit for Pump etc.?

    Anyone with Intex use a storage unit to "hide" your pump/swg/etc.? If so what size and brand?
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    So Long Old Ultra Frame, Hello New One....

    Well our old Ultra Frame lasted 4 seasons and it's got to go. Legs were rusted by the plastic pads and the liner was not to be repaired anymore. I think we got our money out of it:) Just went and picked up the new "style/color Ultra Frame. (2) intake ports will be nice and I actually like...
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    Plugged sand filter?

    Intex 2650 sand filter,back washed for first initial setup for the year. Rinse the back onto filter and noticed the water level in the sight glass or sediment window lowered to about half. Checked the intake valve and all good, doesn't seem to be air trapped in system. Could the sand filter be...
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    green machine

    Breaker popped while on vacation, assume cause of storm. Swg and pump shutoff for 3 days. Thought my levels should have sustained that long but oh well green algae now. Calc says fc should be 5 target 7 and shock 24. My cya is 60 ph 7.9. In order to shock to 24 I'm supposed to add 379 Oz of...
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    Fixing Leak In Intex

    Just a FYI for all the Intex owners who are attempting to patch a hole in the liner. If filling initially for the season, fill just enough to cover the bottom, then check for leaks, helps if the ground cover is completely dry. Find leak, circle leak with sharpie pen, lay on ground and use your...
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    Tis the season

    After the winter we had in WI here it sure is nice to see the forums lighting up again! I can tell the season is coming by watching the increase in posts on this forum. Just wanted to share my appreciation for all of the information and gracious people on this forum which helped my create my...
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    Dogs+Intex=??

    I saw another thread and the OP was stating that his dogs are gonna be swimming in the Intex. Just wondering if anyone lets their dogs into their AGP's? If so how does the 4 legged creature get in and get out? I have a 90lb. English crème golden retriever who gets very sad when we are all...
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    Pump just sitting there...

    Got sand filter for Intex and have the original pump just sitting around. Looking to see if anyone has used two pump setup. Want to use the original pump for solar heater and cleaning, anyone use two pumps and not cut extra holes in liner? was thinking about a pvc setup.....
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    Solar Cover Holders PVC

    Just wondering if anyone would like to share their PVC contraptions for holding the solar cover and tools regarding an Intex AGP. Gonna buy some PVC tonight to make my own and would like to know what sizes etc worked out for you. Thanks in advance!
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    Landscaping around Ultram Frame

    I know this topic has been asked before but I couldn't find any good pics showing what I was thinking. Sorry if it is a repeat. Just took down my Ultra Frame for the year. I am going to tackle some landscaping around the pool. We already put down river rock around the pool but I am going to...
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    only website to go to for pool info!

    Just want to say thanks to all who post. This was the first website I found when doing research before buying AGP. I found so much information that I applied to my pool build. I look forward to browsing the endless pages of information and especially look forward to all of the picture of...
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    Intex SWG FC question

    Just looking through the Intex SWG manual and it states to keep the FC at 0.4-1.5ppm. I am a little confused because I was under the impression that I wanted FC closer to 3? My FC is right on (0.4-1.5ppm) and my PH is right around 7.5, pool is crystal clear. I run the SWG 4 hours a day and...
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    Newbie

    Wow, sure glad I found this website, learned a lot from you guys! First time pool owner! Just finished leveling, getting ready to put up new pool once SWG arrives. I have read all of the sticky posts regarding your BBB method. My question is when I get ready to fill the pool you recommend...