Recent content by dha5447

Got it, and thanks for your earlier reply. I'm kind of lazy on some of this stuff and not that interested in a custom setup. Would prefer to just hook up and go.

Would something like this work? https://www.ebay.com/itm/Intex-2800-GPH-Above-Ground-Pool-Sand-Filter-Pump-with-Automatic-Timer-Open-Box/303128952549?hash=item4693e4bee5:g:RNAAAOSwqaRct2Nj

Last summer was my first experience with pool ownership and maintenance. It was the Intex 24x12x54 above ground pool. It came with the sand filter SF80110-2, which I believe is a 1600GPH pump. It always seemed a bit undersized for the pool. I ended up having to backwash frequently (several times...

Hmm.. I got it to work. I ran a garden hose through the top to see if it was able to switch directions. It did. Put it back in the pool and it works great and reverses correctly. Go figure.

First year pool owner here, and one kink I'm trying to work out is the endless task of trying to keep the bottom clean (we have a tree at one end and it's been windy all summer). I purchased an Intex Auto Cleaner last month. It moves across the pool well and picks stuff up. One problem-- it's...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. The pool has been anything but trouble-free so far, but I'm hoping to get there. I am using this testing kit: Amazon.com : Poolmaster Essential Collection Chemistry Case (22260) 5-Way Swimming Pool & Spa Water Test Kit, Small, Neutral : Swimming Pool Liquid Test...

I had a test kit on order already, but it does not include CYA test. So unfortunately I don't know it. I think I need another test kit. Based on what I've added, I think CYA is in the 50-70 range. pH is now down to around 7.6. I haven't tested TA yet. FC is looking more consistent now with...

Hey everyone-- I know there are a ton of great articles and tools here. I've ready many of them, I'm mostly posting this as a sanity check to make sure I'm headed in the right direction. I have an 8000 gallon saltwater pool. I bought a tester for the salt and it shows 3200 ppm (tester...

Hello, glad to be on the forum here. My family lives in Kansas, and we recently installed an Intex 24x12 rectangular pool. It's now set up and going, but I am having a hard time figuring out what needs to be done to keep our pool clear and clean! I'll keep reading the resources here, and I'll...

Hello all, I have searched the thread here and I know the pavers question has been covered over and over.. but I have one more. I live in an area where specific materials are hard to come by, and it's difficult to get small orders of things like pavers. One thing that is in stock locally is...