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Hi guys. I've had an Intex 18 foot pool up for a few years and it's been great, but I'm taking it down this year and thinking about upgrading to a 27' AGP. I'm looking at this model. Anyone have experience with it? I'll probably want to do salt water too: Element 52 Deep Above Ground Pool

I found someone giving away a 27' Atlantic above ground. I went to look at it. I think he said it's 5 or 8 years old. Don't remember exactly. Some of the top rails have edge rust. The rest of it looks great. I'm not sure what may be under the liner and on the legs, but overall, it looks...

I've had an Intex sand filter and pump on my 18' above ground Intex for a few years now. Been working fine. This year, I'm having some issues where when the pump turns on, it's sucking air and the filter basket isn't filling with water fast enough. I have it on a timer, so I hate to have it...

I'm looking to add a Hayward wall filter to my 18' pool. I have an Intex sand filter pump, so I think it's strong enough for what I want to do. Is there anyway to keep the stock intake working with the wall filter? It would be nice to have more intake under the water, as well as with the...

Thanks guys. Is there any other type of salt we can use safely? I've heard of melting water softner pellets or something since they are cheaper.

This is my 3rd year with the intex SWG. I haven't had any issues. This year, I'm getting the low salt error, which I've had before and has been fixed by adding salt. This time, adding salt doesn't seem to be making a difference. I checked the plates and they look brand new. No buildup. I...

Thanks. I just ordered one. Probably better than nothing.

I've seen people that have done this as to protect the filter and SWG from the elements. Wondering if it's a good idea? I found a good size rubbermaid deck box on Craigslist for $100, and I'm contemplating getting it. Is it really necessary? Will it prolong the life of the filter and SWG...

I'm planning on winterizing my 18' Ultra Frame this year and leaving it up in NY. I'm going to disconnect the valves and hoses. Do I need to do anything with the holes left in the liner from the valves? Or can I just drain the water below there and leave them open so any extra water will just...

First year with my 18' Intex Ultra Frame. All has been great, but today, came home to a leak, which seems to be on a seam near the bottom. I patched it from the inside where I think the leak is, with hopes that it actually worked. We'll see. Question is, how long is the warranty from Intex...

I have my Intex SWG and sand filter just sitting out there in the elements. I know they're designed for this, but just wondering if there's a quick easy way to make a cover for them so they're not that exposed? Just wondering what other people have done. Thanks.

I was told the salt water maintains the chlorine levels but doesn't actually produce chlorine. Supposed to start it after the chlorine levels are where they should be. Am I wrong?

First year with an 18' above ground Intex Ultra Frame. I filled it with well water, and when I shocked it, it turned brown. Metal Out fixed the issue, but I haven't put chlorine back in it since, other than the floating tablet, so the chlorine level is very low or non existent. If I use...

So mine is set to run for 4 hours each morning. Lets say this evening I want to vacuum, so I turn it on manually. Once I switch the switch back to automatic, it will turn on and run for however long the timer is set for, starting at that time, rather than back to the time I wanted it to run in...

OK so I woke up this morning and my wife looked out the window around 7am and said the pool doesn't look brown anymore. I jumped out of bed and went out there and it's crystal clear! So about 12 hours after adding the metal free, it seems like i'm in the clear......for now. Thanks guys!