Recent content by mpiliero

Hi all, We are considering an inground pool installation - possibly this fall. We're leaning towards a freeform in the back corner of our property. We also love waterfalls and have discussed installing a waterfall in the backyard. We're wondering whether we can possibly combine these ideas -...

Same issue here! I actually purchased the SWG from amazon already but am unsure how to disconnect the SWG portion of the original combo unit. If you are still watching this thread, could you link the YouTube video you found to do this? Thank you! I was also considering just connecting up the new...

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Hi all, I'm attempting to automate my solar panels for our above ground Intex. I purchased the Hayward GVA-24 system and have an electrician wiring the actual control panel for me. The kit came with two sensors (one for panel area and one for water), but only have about 6" of wiring attached to...

If this is still active - can you include what filter came with your pool? We have the Intex 16x32 and have no issues with maintenance using the TFP method with the sand filter/SWG that was included with the purchase. We are on year #2 with it.

Update: On the Intex website, they include the beam weight under specifications (no dimensions, annoyingly) - I see the C beam weighs a couple ounces more than the F beam. If I'm not able to find anything else, I guess I will assume the longer beam is the heavier beam. But I would still greatly...

Hoping for some quick help! Working on setting up our Intex 16x32 Ultra XTR pool today - this is our second year with this pool. There are 4 horizontal beams that no longer have their identifying sticker and I can't ID them based on appearance. The 4 beams in question must be two "C horizontal...

Thanks for your response. I’m not too worried about it - was mostly curious. Given I have zero combined chlorine and crystal clear water, I doubt I have an algae problem? I’ll prob just dump and purge again in about a month as planned and see whether it happens to go away. Also not anxious to...

Random question: I used ahhsome in my hot tub for the first time about 3 months ago. No issues with maintenance since then (chemicals stay balanced) and I think I followed instructions. I opened up my hot tub the other day for an unrelated reason and noticed that my previously clear water tubing...

Hi! Looking for recommendations for a light (color-changing, if possible) for my Intex pool. We've had the Intex magnetic light the past 2 years and were really happy with it. Can't complain that it decided to die this year, considering it was only $20. However, thanks to covid I assume, the...

In case anyone reads this down the road - we set our pool legs on 2x6 boards on top of our sport court, which made the legs about 1.5" higher than the pool itself. Haven't done any swimming yet because water is ice cold, but doesn't seem to have caused any issues on set up.

Just curious - anyone know what would happen if the pavers ended up an inch or so higher than the rest of your base? I may be in this situation as we are putting our pool up on our sport court but were going to use boards to give some extra support to the legs (to spread the pressure out a...

I am planning a very similar set up for this coming summer (same pool and looking at the same solar panels) and was wondering if I could ask you some questions regarding your set up? I'm curious how you connected your two panels (did you find a connection kit to purchase or use something else)...

We actually decided to go with another (larger) intex pool for this summer. We decided we just couldn't "commit" to the semi-inground OR fully inground options, lol. Also decided to get a hot tub to go along with the intex. So that's my current learning project lol. Good luck with your pool and...

Hi all, We just got our hot tub set up a couple days ago and I think I'm in pretty good shape in terms of water balance thanks to this amazing forum! My question is this: the hot tub has default settings to cycle twice per day (8am and 8pm, I believe) for 2 hours each. Just wanted to find out...