Recent content by ChicaLi

We put our Intex pool (details in my sig) on a concrete patio for several years. There's a heavy-duty tarp underneath (NOT the cheap Intex "ground cover" tarp) to protect the liner from the patio surface (I'm paranoid). We haven't had any issues.

Note on pumps... :) The "general rule" is to run the pump long enough to turn over the water at least once (you can do a search on this forum and find discussions about that -- search for something like "how long to run pump"), although there are caveats to that -- but that rule will do for...

You aren't going to want to put anything in your pool until you get a good test kit so that you know what's going on in the water. I'd follow Azgirl71's advice that she posted above. In terms of test kits, yeah, you can get away with the HTH-6 Way Test Kit as posted on the "Guide for...

Tracy, how wide is your pool? Your sig line says 12' but your post says 13'? That will make a difference in calculations. As to the 530 gal./hour "cheapie" Intex pump... I will say that our first one lasted 3 seasons (primarily running June through August) and had to be replaced with a new...

Just wanted to say hi! I have the same pool you do and I've been using the TFP method taught on this site with it since 2012, though I wouldn't consider myself one of the resident pool chemistry experts. ;) I come back here to refresh myself with the "Pool School" lessons every spring. Trust...

Gen, that's really cute and fun -- kind of a tiki theme. :) I'm sure your grandchildren love it, too!

We have something similar to this (I realize the link is to a discontinued model) for our above-ground Intex pool. We purchased it from a local pool store. Combined with a solar cover, our water heats up quickly after a few sunny days...