Recent content by DarrelB

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    Intex Inflatable Ring

    Nope, yours is going the same as many others have and there is not much one can do about it. Just plain crappy material.
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    Northern IL - leave AGP up over winter? Pros and cons

    I have a Intex Ultra and leave it up year round in Manitoba winters, all good. Been doing it for 3 years now with no issues. I just do the basic winterizing routine, put a mesh cover on it until the first snow, and leave it off for the winter.
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    Cleaning Intex Ultra Frame Pool

    Using the battery vacuum will not help really with the dirt, etc on the floor. It goes into the catch net, then right out again. I have one for the last 4 years, works great for debris, leaves, etc, but not for dirt. Those fine particles go right through the catch net. Best to vacuum to your...
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    Intex Privacy

    Says 19lbs per 30 sq feet
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    Intex Pool Winter Covers Needed???

    Love the sand filter, best money ever spent. Do yourself the favor and hit the buy button on one. The leaf net I got from poolsuppliescanada.com, but I am sure you could find one at the USA site. Works great, easy to use, seems to be built quite well. 15 ft Round Mesh Leaf Cover Hemmed | Pool...
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    Intex Pool Winter Covers Needed???

    We get quite a bit of snow in Manitoba, and for last 3 years we do not use a cover at all during the winter months. I use a leaf met right up to the first snow fall, take it off and leave no cover at all. I did not want the walls to be pulled inwards from the weight of the snow on the cover in...
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    DIY solar heater

    Yup, that's for sure.
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    DIY solar heater

    Why does everyone continue to trash these folks whom are working hard on a project, something they did on their own, etc. If they found something that works for them, that's great! But continuing to constantly trash, bash, and run them down with opinions is getting really old and just plain...
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    Pool water loss

    Pretty sure just evaporation, I lose about 1" per week and its only been around 84*F here.
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    Slowly progressing...

    Regarding the rock...…...Yup, been there before too! small little "stone" ended up being a boulder for sure.
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    Dead algea

    Just vacuum it up and see if it comes back. Obviously he did not wait long enough for all the dead algae to settle before vacuuming and you have residual.
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    Best Solar Cover?

    I used clear ones for 4 years, switched to blue for last 2 years. Blue seems to be better for some reason for keeping water warm.
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    AGP Collapse during build. Is it still salvageable?

    I would install a new wall, but that is just me. Claim through your insurance maybe if its worth while.
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    Intex replacement liner ship time for defective liner

    Yes, I had one warrantied several year ago and I had I within a week via FedEx.
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    DIY solar heater

    You nailed it!