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    Has intex quality dropped?

    This is genius. Our three year old 26x52 has some imminent rust failures looming. This will be my Spring project. Thanks for sharing FixItFelix!!
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    Done with Intex

    I was looking at the SJ40 on discountsaltpool which is currently 9% off then I noticed a button, that is still there by the way, that says add SJ55 for only $4 more. No brainer. $863 for a unit normally priced at a grand or more. 3 days later the big brown truck set it on my door step...
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    Done with Intex

    Intex SWG #1 lasted one year got the dreaded high salt alarm and wouldn't work. Intex SWG #2 lasted 1 year and got the dreaded high salt alarm. Discovered how to hot wire it to bypass the alarm but the dang thing still just wouldn't do the job early this year. Bit the bullet and bought a...
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    26x52 Intex Ultra Frame Install - Nebraska

    Putting in the pavers sucked, lol. I'm definitely glad I found a thread on this site about using a tamper as part of a water level. Worked awesome! My youngest daughter who was a BIG helper says the gorilla pad would make an awesome blanket. Air guitar with the frame work. Let's fill...
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    26x52 Intex Ultra Frame Install - Nebraska

    Yesterday it FINALLY dried out enough to do some more leveling. Going to start setting pavers today.
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    26x52 Intex Ultra Frame Install - Nebraska

    And then the rain set in, errrr.
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    26x52 Intex Ultra Frame Install - Nebraska

    Took the sod cutter back and this thing followed me home, lol. I was going to do it the old fashioned way but for $150 a day I couldn't say no.
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    26x52 Intex Ultra Frame Install - Nebraska

    Lunch time and a much needed break.