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I cleaned with vinegar as per Intex instructions...not really any calcium on it this year. It's still not working, so probably will buy another. Thanks so much

This is my 3rd summer with the Krystal klear SWG from intex (CS8110). I continue to put salt in because it continues to have low salt alert light. I finally did the water test with the TAYLOR 1766 and it shows to be 3600 - 4600 at various times. Think it's time for a new SWG??

Thanks so much everyone!

Excuse my ignorance but, if I cut the grid off then everything will flow right into the pump, right?

I have the above ground Intex 12x24, 52". It just came with a screw on wall strainer that the water flows through to the pump/filter. My problem is, all the bugs and debris are sucked onto the strainer and I have to pick them out of the little grid of holes on the strainer. Once it even got...

I have only had a pool for two seasons (above ground) We live around trees and lots of heavy weekend mowing all around the pool by our neighbors and myself. I am surprised at the suction of the Pool Blaster Max (see photo) Cleans great. I just attach it to a pole and one charge lasts long...

MY QUESTION, I have a .05 HP, 1600 GPH pump with sand filter. (it came with the pool) Can you recommend something larger? Also, would I need to buy just the pump or the sand filter also? (ps...as of today the pump won't even come on) Thanks, I love you guys!

Thanks Zea3, Actually came home from a short outing and the thing wont even come on now! It's been really loud lately and probably on its last "leg".

Can anyone put in their 2 cents about a pool pump for 12x24 above ground Intex. I have a 1/2 hp 1600 gph but doesnt circulate enough.

I dont know if anyone can recommend a certain brand or not. This is my 2nd summer with above ground pool. honestly, it's been trying at times but not a LOT of trouble. I might even consider an inground if it was this easy.;) MY QUESTION, I have a .05 HP, 1600 GPH pump with sand filter. (it came...

My problem is a little different in that (what I think is algae) is almost like a vague shadow in portions of my above ground pool. My CYA was off so I just bought some stabilizer and now the "algae" just falls to the bottom of the pool and I vacuum it. I noticed that for 4 days my grandkids and...

Finally got chemicals balanced. I found a product called "sink and swim" for all the metal. It actually cleared my pool but left a yellowish powdery substance on pool floor. It says to vacuum this up but when I go to vacuum it seems to stirr it up more than it vacuums. I bought the water tech...

I too have been dealing with new pool greenish but clear water. Tests showed lots metal. Nothing really worked until I added a product called "sink and swim" at atwoods. I now have tiny yellowish powdery looking substance at bottom of pool. The water is fairly clear. The only problem I have is...