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    Why do some a frame ladders say "not for use with soft sided or intex" pools?

    Why do some a frame ladders say "not for use with soft sided or intex" pools? Hi, I have read through a number of threads where people have had success with using various different brands of a frame ladders with their intex pools. I have found a good deal on an Integrity A-frame ladder and was...
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    added fountain to stock intex pool (with pic)

    Hi, I rigged up a removable fountain on my intex ultra frame pool. I haven't done any hard plumbing, but thought the kids would like a fountain. I used ABS and the blue adaptor to connect to the water return outlet. I didn't glue the blue piece to the ABS (but did do the rest of the...
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    Intex sand filter flow diminishing

    A couple mornings I woke up and notice the flow of water seemed to be half it normally is from my intex sand filter pump. If i shut of the pump, take the cover of the basket or let some air in with the release valve, restart pump, it is back to normal. There is no dirt or leaves anywhere i can...
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    thanks, new pool up and ready

    Hi, thanks for answering my questions during the setup of my Intex 16' round Ultra frame. It gave me some piece of mind as I struggled to dig and level and put this thing together. Reading lots of other posts has really helped. No leaks, within an inch all around and water is a balmly 65 degrees...
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    return valve leaks when unlocking on new Intex

    Hi, Sorry, title is wrong. I meant to say when I move the intake valve to the unlock position, some water comes out underneath the cap that you turn to unlock. It seems to stop after the pump gets going. This is on the Intex ultraframe. Is this normal? The pool came with a sand filter, if that...
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    level frame good enough for intex 16 foot round

    Hi, I have been digging out a level spot for my Intex round pool. I am only removing, not adding any dirt. I have only had to remove about 5 inches at the worst point. I am going to make sure the frame is completely level, but does it matter if the inside of the circle is complete smooth and...
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    Intex 18 foot utra frame - are these prone to leaking?

    Hi, I am planning to get an Intex 18x52 ultra frame this summer, but have been a little hesitant after seeing a number of complaints about leaks and burst seams in reviews on walmart, etc. Is this really a big problem? It sounds like people on this forum have had success with these pools for...