Recent content by 2Rebecca

I've been eyeing this model, but haven’t seen ANY reviews. This will be my first year with a pool, so I have no idea what to look for in a cleaning robot. I’m looking for a ”cheaper” alternative since I'm not sure if we will enjoy the pool enough to keep it beyond the covid restrictions. This...

That is what I thought most of the posts were saying. I don't think Inex sells a SWG without one or the other, though. I'm assuming neither will hurt and I should just get the cheaper model all else being equal. I had read that Intex pump & filters might be undersized, but I thought that was...

Good to know. If I need to do custom plumbing, I'll go ahead with the through-wall skimmer from the start. I know I read through your skimmer installation post (tons of photos at every step), so I'm sure I can find it again. Now that I'm thinking about it, I believe it is easily accessible...

I was wondering about the pole length that comes with the Intex kit. I'll need an extra foot just to make up for my height with an above ground pool! LOL! I guess I should have read your comment before asking my question to @YippieSkippy. I assumed the vacuums just plugged into the intake...

Hi all! Sorry for the delayed reply. I spent the weekend getting the kids ready for in-person school this week! They've been home so long it took a while to gather those supplies. :) Anyway, to answer a few questions. We will likely leave the pool up over the winter. I have no idea...

Hi all! I purchased the Pool School PDF and read through it all. It looks like there is good info there for maintaining a pool, but I still have some questions related to "getting started" that I'm hoping someone can help me with. I recently purchased an Intex pool. It should be here next...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I haven’t seen any soft sided above ground pools that come with thru the wall skimmers. It could be I overlooked them or they’re just not available due to supply shortages and off-season. I purchased the 32x16 rectangular Intex. It comes with a sand filter...

Thank you for the minimum size recommendation. Two of my kids will be 10+ this summer & the third is not far behind. It sounds like I might have regretted the less expensive 14’ x 48” that I started to buy. I ended up getting the 32’x16’ Intex. You bring up a good point out the...

Thank you again! If I could find a 26’ round pool for that price, round would be my go to shape, too! I emailed Intex asking if/when they expect more inventory of the rectangular Ultra XTR and they said there is no current ETA. I decided to go ahead and purchase a 32’x16’ one when Walmart...

You're right it is very subjective. My problem is I'm not 100% sure we want a pool long term. I know they require lots of upkeep and there are safety concerns with kids. If we go with Intex, I debated going small (14' x 48") and upgrade later if we love it. There is just a lot of prep work...

THANK YOU!! Really this is all good information. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to share! I haven't had a chance to read your entire thread regarding your build (it is massive!), but I have skimmed through it and will look at the rest soon. In the meantime, I do have a few more...

I was hoping to get an oval or square also for that same reason. At least in the pictures, it looks like they are easier to blend with the landscaping/hardscaping...but maybe those are photoshopped! I saw a 42" high one, but nothing taller. Please let me know if you find a taller one, and...

Hi all! I'm new to the forum so I apologize in advance if I'm posting in the wrong place or asking questions that have been asked over and over! I'm seriously considering purchasing a pool in anticipation of another stay-at-home summer due to COVID. My kids do NOT know how to swim, so this...