Recent content by Adam724

Ok, so what is the consensus on having the pool filled or not when installing a thru the wall skimmer? My pool is completely full and I've seen posts that say the water will put too much strain on the liner when I make the cut and I've also read that having water in the pool takes the slack out...

Can someone tell me the easiest way to connect the Barracuda Ranger to the blue skimmer port for an 18' Ultra Frame Intex pool? What adapter do I need?

So I bought an Intex 2650 sand filter/pump to replace the inferior pump that came with my 18' Ultra Frame. It is supposed to arrive today. I have a question about hooking up an actual vacuum. From browsing this forum and other resources, all vacuums seem to attach to the "thru the wall" skimmer...

No, rather it was the opposite. I went in to a pool store and was looking at the CYA products and the guy asked me about my pool. I explained it's a few days old with fresh water, etc. and his response was "how do you know you even need CYA if you haven't tested your water yet?" Basically, I...

This may be a very stupid question...but... Is it possible to have CYA in your water if you have not added any yet? I.E. is there a naturally occuring chemical process that creates some on its own?

Thanks Bama. So do I still need to shock? Or will the muriatic acid and bleach take care of it?

Ok. TF Test Kit has been ordered. Here are results using the crappy 3-way test strips: FC: 0.2 pH: higher than 8.5 TA: higher than 240 That's all I have for now

Thanks for the advice. Appreciate it.

Should the SWG be running during a shock? Or just the filter/pump?

So I am a new, first time pool owner. We purchased the Intex 18' Ultra Frame Round pool and also purchased the SWG to accompany the included pump/filter. Some background info...I am located in FL so the pool will be up year round and the pool has been up and filled for less than a week. It has...