Recent content by mikepier

I'm not sure how you can make a 22 foot pool into a 24 foot pool, aren't the beams and T's built differently for every pool diameter? In any event, I have the same dilemma, I have a 14X42 round Ultra, and they discontinued the liner. The Intex rep told me over the phone that both liners are...

I did not have any issues. I filled my pool just below the skimmer opening so it could stretch properly, then I cut in the square hole. I've done this on 2 pools so far. Just take your time.

Nice, do you have more pics? Like inside the pool?

I am considering replacing my Intex 14X42 Ultra Frame pool because the liner is faded, and I can no longer replace just the liner because it was discontinued. I was contemplating getting another Intex, but I was considering the Bestway Power Steel series. Has anyone done a skimmer hack and...

http://longisland.news12.com/story/42239345/high-demand-lack-of-materials-contributes-to-delayed-pool-installations

The 2X2 interlocking foam mats work good also.

Sadly, I have a feeling we will be seeing more of these stories as more people are buying these pools to keep themselves busy this summer staying home. http://hudsonvalley.news12.com/clip/15062943/deck-collapse-caused-by-kiddie-pool-forces-evacuation-in-monsey

If you never had a pool before, I would start off small and go with a 14X42. I have one, its good enough for me and my family. If you anticipate leveling issues, a bigger pool would exacerbate the problem. I usually get a new pool every 2-3 years due to the liner fading, and I was planning on...

Thanks, but looks like no one has the Summer Waves in stock either. Looks like people are stocking up on these pools fearing they will be home all summer. I guess I will re-use my Intex pool, it is still functional, no leaks, just a little faded. Glad I did not throw it out last year.

OK, how does the Intex Prism compare then to the Ultra Frame ? Or is there any place I can at least replace the liner for my Ultra Frame? Intex does not even carry it anymore. It is part # 12440EH When I google that part number, everyone says its out of stock.

So I've had the Intex 14 X42 Ultra Frame pool set up for the past 8 years or so, ( replaced 4 years ago due to faded liner) its been a great pool, never any leaks, upgraded to Intex sand filter and Hayward Skimmer. So now I want to replace it again due to faded liner, and I find out the 14X42...

I'v been using rigid all the way around for the past 3 years, no issues.

Nice set up. Using black pipe to maximize the sun's heat transfer. Is the pool on concrete? Also the plywood under the pump, will not that rot? Why not just put it on a pad of some sort?

I've had mine on concrete also 2"+ off level for years, never had issues. Then I got OCD, and actually took measurements of where all the legs were before setting up one year. I cut the bottom of the legs ( all were different measurements depending on where the leg was) And I was able to split...