Recent content by schertzy82

Perhaps these adapters would work? I think your pool has 1.25 in hoses and the plunger valves use 1.5 in hoses, so even if there are threads on your inlet/outlet, I don't think the plunger valves would screw onto them because they're too big. Can you post a picture of them?

I'm having a leaking problem with one of the drain plugs on my Intex pool. The plug on the inside started leaking a bit two years ago. I solved the problem by sealing the outside cap with some teflon tape. That stopped it from leaking for two seasons, but now the cap is cracked and it's...

I was just wondering if my saltwater pool is doing any long term damage to my lawn or soil. I have an Intex pool that gets drained and stored every year. That's a lot of salt that keeps getting absorbed into the lawn. If I keep doing this year after year, will all that salt eventually cause...

Ah, thanks chem geek. You just answered my previous questions. Ok it sounds like I can just run it without worrying about the ECO or unplugging it. If the only negative is pH rise, then that's not a big deal. I'm constantly lowering my pH anyway due to my SWG and my water's very high TA.

I haven't actually seen it, just pictures online and a description from the online manual. There does appear to be a separate electrode for it, at the outlet end. No mention of copper in the manual, so they must have gotten rid of that and replaced it with the ECO. It does sound like a...

I've looked on Intex's website. Did not find a replacement cell anywhere. I know they used to have it available, but it doesn't seem to be there anymore.

I think my Intex SWG is on its last legs. Keeps displaying low salt even though the cell has been cleaned and my salt level is around 3300 ppm. This will be its 5th summer. The cheapest one on Amazon is the newest model and it has Electrocatalytic Oxidation (E.C.O.) What on earth is that...

Stunning! Love the kitchen next to the pool. Everything looks perfect!

Well if that works for him, then great. You should do what works for you. You already described your pool as if you were "swimming in diamonds," so obviously the method you're using is working. You're certainly welcome to try his method and if you like it better, then more power to you. If...

I'm already a little above normal levels (I'm at 12.5 with a CYA of 70) so I went ahead and did the test and my overnight loss was zero, so I'd say I'm good. My SWG keeps flashing low salt even after a thorough cleaning and I don't have any test strips at the moment to verify a low salt level...

I replaced my Intex return with a Hayward one and it sealed just fine for me with no modifications. I didn't use silicone either. Just hold the return in the center of the hole as best you can while screwing the nut on. It should work just fine, even though the hole is a little big. Use a...

Does the OCLT need to be done at shock level? Or is it still valid at normal chlorine levels?

That's why most of us use bleach or a SWG as our chlorine source since they don't raise cya. If you're going to use a tablet feeder, then back washing your filter and a partial drain every season will help keep cya in check but you'll still need to monitor it.

You could always just unplug the copper bars if you're worried about green hair or staining. Might have to give it a little force, but the cord should come off. Be sure to unscrew the small black nut first though.

I think the filter pump you currently have might use 1 1/2 in. hoses. If it does, you would need some adapters and a pair of 1 1/4 in. hoses to make the new one work, since it has 1 1/4 in fittings. You could also look at the Intex sand filter pumps. They work well and would connect easily.