Recent content by emedlin

My only worry is I buy it now and set it up next summer and it leaks. I don't think they would cover it since it is so far past the purchase data even though I didn't open it. I don't want to set it up now just to look for leaks either.

I would be using the filter/pump that comes with the new pool or a sand filter / pump combo if I find a good deal on one. But, I am considering reusing the my old skimmer to save some money, or is something like a Hayward worth it over my old one?

If I have a 5 year old skimmer from a 15ft summer escapes pool should I just reuse it or buy a new skimmer to install on an intex or coleman pool? Much difference between skimmers, besides the summer escapes one can have a filter installed if needed? I am not sure you would or should use...

So what's the verdict on the Coleman pools? Are they comparable to the ProSeries by Summer Escapes or Ultra Frame by Intex or are they closer the Intex and Summer Escapes blue liner pools. Mostly interested in the liner durability. My blue Summer Escapes 15ft has a dead bump and a hole in the...

So, an Intex hose won't go over the same size pipe that any other 1.5" hose will go over? Or, are you saying a normal 1.5" inch hose won't go over the connection on the intex sand pump and that would need an adapter, which I know they have on amazon? I am really only interesting in if the...

My fitting are 1.5" I am using a 1.5" hose now from the inlet to the summer escapes pump. But, these are not scew on fittings. It just uses normal hose clamps. Does the screw on collar of the intex hoses just slide back and allow you to use it as a normal hose with a hose clamp? The online...

Amazon.com: Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools, 110-120 Volt with GFCI, 2100 Gallon: Patio, Lawn Garden Will the screw on hoses that come with the intex pumps like above fit on standard 1 1/2 inch ends if you use a hose clamp. The manuals on intex's site say they...

What pump did you upgrade to? Or, are you using the black pump it came with like in the picture.

Wondering the same thing. What did you end up doing?

Yeah the pump is under the skimmer on mine. It is dieing, but I like having the skimmer and skimmer hole aleady there. But, you get a nicer pump with Intex, still no sand filter though. So, I guess it comes down to what you want to do replace pump on Summer Escapes when it dies or add an in...

Why Intex over Summer Escapes? Besides bump / filter design, the only difference I see is the Summer Escapes already has the skimmer in the side wall, which I like.

What about the 3000 gph model. The Intex comes in 1200, 2400, and 3000 gph. Which would you get for a 3800 gallon pool? I could see me upgrading to a larger pool later, but not over 10000 as we take it down every winter. Amazon.com: Intex Sand Filter Pump with GFCI for Pools, 3000-Gallon...

So is it worth the extra money to go from 1200gph to 2100gph with the Intex Sand Pump?

I don't know if they offer a two speed, but I would not worry about buying anything over their smallest sand pump.

Thanks. Sand is sounding better. So for pumps would a smaller and thus more energy efficient pump make more sense? Maybe just turn it on enough to distribute the chlorine or turn 1/3 or 1/2 the water over per day. The added run time for a smaller pump would seem to increase the skimming...