Recent content by SunAndSand1089

Anybody successfully achieved proper water circulation with an Intex pump return fitting? I can put my finger in and push to change the angle, but it only moves about 5 or 10 degrees in any direction. Still blowing basically straight forward and towards the middle of the pool. And no, the cap...

I assembled and filled my Coleman Power Steel 22' by 52", and set the legs to what appeared to be straight. As the pool itself filled with water, they must have shifted slightly as the liner stretched, and a few of them now bow just slightly inwards. I know that there is a risk with these...

I had to drain and remove my new pool to correct an issue with the ground being off level. When I reassembled my pool, I noticed that in dragging it, it's got a small tear where it connects with the top circle of frame. It's not below the water line, so it's not a leak, I just need to stabilize...

Also, I can't afford the test kit. I've already sunk almost 3 grand into what was supposed to be a relatively inexpensive gift for the kids summer. ($600 pool, $200 pump upgrade, $2000 for landscapers to level). I've completely blown the budget I set for this project and I need a maintenance...

Every day all summer?? I really need a system that's more hands off than that. Also, the store doesn't sell chlorine and CYA in parts per million. How do I know how much to use?

Victoria (22 ft Coleman Frame Pool) 48" fill, 10K gallons, Intex Krystal Clear 3000GPH sand filter, filled with glass media, HTH test strips

I need some advice on starting up. I have assembled the pool, filled it about halfway, and assembled the filter. I have not added any chemicals yet, it's filled halfway with city water. I'm getting stuck on the chemical maintenance. I work full time, and need something relatively low...