Recent content by CurtisPDX

I used 1/4- crushed gravel under my 12x24 intex and put down 1”x4’x8’ foam board insulation from Lowe’s. The bottom of the pool is very soft and cushy. I would recommend buying 12 sheets of that insulation, then draining, put insulation underneath and refill. I think it would be much better in...

Agreed about the liner, just need to figure out how shim the legs to make them level. Offhand I can’t think of a good way?

We are on year 2 of out 12x24 intex. Winterized it and covered it over winter. Opened it back up with no problems, no wear to speak of and no leaks. For $900 it was a great investment. If it only lasted 2 more years I would be fine with that but I think it will last another 4-6 with proper care.

Jeani is spot on. We just had 5 ten year old girls product testing the corners for 4 hours during my daughters recent birthday! Those corners got a workout, but all is good. Enjoy your new pool!

Looks great Sam! I’m still in my design phase but all these great decks are giving me good ideas. Hey, I noticed a vacuum in one of your pics, which make/model is it and would you buy it again if it needed replacing?

Looks great! Now go enjoy that nice weather!

I’ll get a couple more up tonight when all is buttoned up. Thanks for all your input Sam!

Thanks! I’ll pick up the sand today, after finishing up some landscaping and the pool should be ready for kids. And maybe some bigger people! I’m really happy with the size of this 12x24 pool. I’m glad now I didn’t go with the 16x32, might have been too much?

Questions continue! Just so I have it right, before using pump for the first time I need to Backwash first then Rinse the sand filter before setting it to Filter?

Well, pool is finally up and filling! It should be full by this evening and that will give me time to pick up some more filter sand to get the pump hooked up. The set up went as well as can be expected with my pops and 10yr old daughter helping. I think me and pops could have done it faster...

Looks like a lot of work, but worth it. This is probably the best summer ever for your kids!

Looks great Sam! Excited to see it finished.