Recent content by CT-Steven

Do yourself a favor and cut the liner and install standard fittings...

Is the pool completely filled with water? If not, then yes definitely. Intex pools sometimes have a slight bow along the longer rails even when filled. As @ajw22 noted pics are helpful :)

You can connect and run the entire filtration system and not put the sand in allowing you to check for leaks.

Hi, Welcome to TFP. Can you please fill in your account details and maybe list your equipment in your signature. It will make it easier to identify your equipment. The Outback pool is a model offered by Barrier Reef Fiberglass Pools LLC. Models: Outback Dundee and Outback Escape There is...

When you decide to hard pipe remember to use schd40 pipe vs DWV.

My thought after having (2) Intex pools would consider putting down about 2 inches of process and use a gas-powered compactor to compress it, then put the mat on top of it (interesting idea not sure anyone else has tried this sort of mat). On my first build (second install) I had 4-inch-thick...

I would be interested to see what the measurement is in a few months once the ground has had a chance to settle/compact under the weight. It will all depend on how much ground was disturbed vs left virgin. But you should really be fine.

Stop the sandbags and gallon jugz. I have a much better solution :cool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XPJ1SYG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 I then use pallet wrap to hold the excess tarp down and protect the legs a bit more...

How thick are the top rails? Are they rounded on the outward facing side?

For anyone that has a rectangular Intex pool and want a clamping mechanism to hold your cover in place this is it. Finally got them and very pleased... In addition to the clamps, I do "saran warp" the pool in order to protect the exposed areas as best I can.

Here is mine (Just closed it yesterday). I do it every year. I still have to wrap it down further as I like to protect the legs of the pool the best I can.

Each year I learn a little more and find ways to improve. This year I am doing my usual closing but wanted to hold down the winter cover a little better than I have in the past. I came across these. Besides being expensive anyone else try this or something similar? There are clamps also on...

If your upgrading the pump to something that of an industry standard, you might as well upgrade the intake and returns to 1.5" PVC as well to take advantage of the pumps capability.