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    Pump tripping GFCI outlet

    Hi All - I have a Hayward power flo matrix 1 HP 2 speed pump I purchased new in August 2019. I run the pump on low speed approximately 11 hours a day via a simple intermatic outdoor rated dial type timer (the kind with the circular dial and on/off pins). Pump is plugged into timer, timer is...
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    overflow protection installation??

    Hello all - I was wondering if anyone has ever installed some type of overflow device on an AGP to prevent water from spilling over the sides of the pool during a heavy rainfall? My concern is that during a heavy rain event the water level will rise and the first place it will overflow is at...
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    SWG with 2-speed pump low speed only?

    HI All - I currently chlorinate my AGP with bulk, 5 gallon liquid bleach (12.5% concentration) I purchase from the local pool store. Prices of bleach are going up and making multiple trips to the store is getting a bit "old" as well. I also have to transfer the bleach to smaller more...
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    Bubbles in pump filter basket - I'm STUMPED - multivalve setting filter vs. recirculate

    Hi Folks - I had a new above ground pool installed about a week ago (see signature for pool/pump/filter specs). Since day one, I have had large bubble(s) in the pump basket in the lid. I run the pump on the low speed setting about 10 hours a day and the pool is crystal clear. Running the pump...
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    New AGP - advice/feedback on equipment, plumbing, electrical plan

    Hi Folks - Stepping up to a Sharkline Matrix 24' round x 54'' high from an Intex 18 x 52" round. Thanks to this site and the great advice offered here, I was successful the last few summers keeping the pool crystal clean with good ol' bleach and my test kit. The matrix pool will be delivered...
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    intex parts available

    Hello intex owners - I have pretty much all of the parts to a six year old intex 18´ round x 52¨ ultra frame pool that I have no use for. Rather that haul this stuff out the curb as garbage, I thought I might be able to help some folks and see if anyone needs a part or two that I can supply...
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    pump advice for future above ground

    Hello everyone - so after 6 years with an intex 18´ round, we will be upgrading to a 24´ x 54¨ round next summer. I am liking what I read about the Sharkline Matrix, but haven´t finalized that decision. I plan on purchasing the pool, pump, and filter this year to hopefully take advantage of...
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    Intex 18'x52" - need non Intex liner option?

    Hi Folks - So I'm hoping the vast knowledge base here at TFP can help me solve my problem. I have had an Intex Ultra Frame Round Pool that measures 18' diameter x 52" high for about 6 or seven years. Its been customized with the Hayward skimmer, hard plumbed, and have upgraded the pump. The...
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    intex hard plumb - pump to 1.5" pvc

    Hello folks - I want hard plumb my intex 18' round x 52" AGP and use 1.5" pvc. I just upgraded to an intex 3,000 gph intex pump/sand filter. It appears that a standard 2" pvc female threaded to slip fitting will screw right onto the "out" port on the intex pump (see pics attached). I'm...
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    hayward skimmer - remove from pool when taking down intex pool?

    Hi folks - I, like many, take down my intex ultraframe 18 x 52 pool for inside storage during the winter. For the folks that have installed a Hayward skimmer that take down the pool, do you remove it or leave it attached? I'm concerned that if I remove it, the cut out for the skimmer may...
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    Hayward eyeball return jet... to Gameboy adapter... to intex hose - LEAKING

    Hi Folks - I just tried installing the Hayward return jet that came with the Hayward skimmer I installed a while ago. I connected the return jet to a Gameboy adapter (see pics below) to enable an easy connection to the stock intex return line. Does the hayward return jet to Game Boy adapter...
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    Hayward Skimmer installation - location on Intex

    Hi folks - I have purchased a Hayward Skimmer for my 18' x 52" Intex Ultra round pool. While there are several threads that provide specific installation instructions, there isn't too much on where to actually locate the skimmer for best perfomance. From pictures posted on various threads on...