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    Using my old sand filter/ pump etc... with New Intex 26 x 52

    I will hopefully be putting up my Intex 26x52 this weekend and I would really like to use my old filter/ pump etc..."See below) instead of the Intex pump that comes with the pool. I think I can pull it off with some mods I read here on TFP. I was just about to order a Hayward thru wall skimmer...
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    The bead of my liner is pulling out of track upon refilling

    Hi all, I'm getting a late start opening the pool this year. I started filling the pool last night and this morning after 16-18" deep the liner bead has started pulling out of the track in a couple of spots. I tried to pull it back up and reinsert it but there was just no way to stretch it far...
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    Planning Ahead!

    I'm just trying to plan ahead a little and thinking about what I would do if my pump quit working all of a sudden. I would at least like to have a suitable replacement in mind since I don't think the original is available anymore. So I'd like to ask the xperts here what a good replacement pump...
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    Water Loss Over Winter

    Hi all, Just got my pool filled back up to operating level last night and plan on starting her up when i get home this evening. I just wanted to run something by some of you. When I closed up last fall I drained the water down below the returns and removed all pvc piping etc. from the pool/...
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    7 Way Valve Replacement

    Hi all, I replaced my Waterway 7 way valve (WVS003) a little over a week ago. I started out looking to order a spider gasket (Approx. $22) that was leaking some to waste in filter mode and there was slight visible damage. Then I read recommendations to go ahead and replace the whole diverter...
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    FC holding overnight. Pool still cloudy.

    Things are hearting up quickly here in Alabama. I’m trying to get a handle on my pool and good use a little help. I installed my pool last Spring. TFP and BBB got me through the summer successfully. This is my first spring startup and my water is still a little cloudier than I’d like...
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    Annoying Leaks

    Hi everyone, I thought I had every little annoying leak stopped until Friday evening when my Polaris 65 arrived. I installed the unit and started it up and after a few adjustments had it running pretty smoothly. When I walked around back to disconnect it for the evening I noticed my darn return...
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    New Pool Kickoff!

    Hi everyone, I got my 27' diameter above ground put up on 5/12/2010 and had her filled up late the following night. I had a Simple Chlore Chlorine Generator ordered and just got it all hooked up Monday PM 5/17/2010. I added 480# of salt (16K gallons x 27#/1000 gallons) and my generator does not...