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    Abilene Texas,Installing Intex Pool, questions galore!

    Hello im a fellow abilenian. I have a 18x48 ultraframe that we love. I also upgraded to the intex 2650 gph from the stock one. The pump is amazing and has more than enough power to make my hayward wanda the whale pool cleaner work. I also have the intex swg and wouldnt trade it for the world...
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    Intex SWG clearance at Target $99

    The one I just received looks like my old one. Nothing different. Same model number.
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    Intex SWG clearance at Target $99

    Mine is going on its third year. I haven't had any problem with it.
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    Intex SWG clearance at Target $99

    The intex is rated up to 18000 gals. One unit may work but two ran inline would be better.
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    Intex SWG clearance at Target $99

    Copper is not really something you want in your pool. At higher levels it causes staining and blonde hair turns green. Some people just unplug it. I found that you can unscrew the two electrodes sticking out of the top and wiggle the copper bars free. Then I just silicine the holes where the two...
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    Intex SWG clearance at Target $99

    I purchased mine on the 1st. Received it today. Already removed the copper bars from the unit.
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    Plumbing with PVC on Intex

    Thanks for your reply Jason. The high pressure 90's would be a little more clean to use as well.
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    Plumbing with PVC on Intex

    I have seen a lot of posts on how people plumb the intex pools. My question is why does everyone seem to use the high pressure 90* instead of the high flow 90*. I have seen an article where the tested the 2 and the high flow 90* flowed 5gpm more.
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    Intex SWG clearance at Target $99

    Thank you for the heads up. I know this post is older but my new backup should be here today.