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I need to replace my current pool, which is 10 years old and starting to fall apart (one wall leaning a bit out, and a hole at the bottom under the skimmer where it rusted through and I can touch the liner from the outside). I've decided to go with a Doughboy pool since I have a deep end, and...

One of my cheap Intex SWG died, as they do every couple years, so I was looking to buy a new one to replace it and it seems like they are sold out everywhere other than Amazon, where they are triple their normal price. Is this a covid supply shortage that will eventually resolve itself, so I...

My Intex SWGs seem to have decided 3+ years is about their lifespan, and given up working. When I bought them back then there was nothing even close price-wise in competition. Is that still the case? Or does anyone else make a relatively inexpensive SWG now? Because of my pool size, I buy 2...

I am going to be ordering a replacement liner for my pool in the next day or so. My pool is 18' by 38 1/2', with a deep end, so I will need an overlap expandable liner. The cheapest expandable patterned liners I can find are for 21' by 41'. Since it's an overlap expandable liner, is it ok to...

I am considering if I should replace my liner or not. I built the pool a bit over 5 years ago with the help of my dad and brothers rather than professionals, so since the beginning the liner has had wrinkles, which weren't too bad, and somewhat expected since I dug out a deep end and have an...

After being busy with things and vacation this fall, and needing a new cover before closing my pool, I somehow never got around to closing it this year... and learned the hard way that my procrastination has some costs. My pump and filter are both cracked from the water freezing, so I need a...

I am looking to get an automatic cleaner for my pool this year, since last year I think I spent more time vacuuming than I did swimming... I think I'll go swimming more often if my pool's cleaner and I don't have to spend an hour vacuuming first. My pool is an above-ground pool with a dug out...

I am looking to get a heat pump for my pool this spring so I can start swimming earlier and more than I was able to last year, and have a couple questions, if anyone can give advice or opinions. I am considering getting either: Hayward HP21104T HeatPro 110,000 BTU for $2,650...

I just finished having my 18' x 38' AGP installed with a 6' deep end, and I was wondering what should it have cost approximately? You can see my pics on this thread pool-under-construction-t34670.html. I bought the pool and equipment separately, so I'm just wondering about what you think it...

Ok, here are the before pics... I took them about 2 weeks ago

I just realized that I don't think I have a skimmer or returns for my 18" x 38" oval AGP that is currently being setup... what should I look for? Do most skimmers come with returns, or do I have to buy them separately? I think I have the rest down pat on my pool, but I have no clue about the...

I am looking to get steps for the 18' x 38' oval above ground pool I am installing. I am planning to have a deck built next to my pool, but that might take an extra couple weeks at least, so I figured I should get steps with a ladder for now and then remove the ladder and attach to the deck...

I am looking to install my pool in the next week or two (sooner the better of course). It is a 38' by 18' oval above ground pool with A braces (so I can cut the straps and made a deep end). I plan to build a deck from my backdoor (which is above ground) to be level with my pool. My problem is...

I'm going to be installing a 18' by 38' oval above ground pool with a 6' deep end. Are pool lights needed or recommended? I plan to use my pool in the evenings sometimes I'm sure, but I will have outside lighting. If lights inside the pool are recommended, any recommendations on what types or...

I seem to get mosquitos around my yard, and I'm imagining they will be swarming us around the pool in the evening after I get my pool this year. So what's the easiest/cheapest/most effective way of keeping from being eaten alive?

I'm going to be installing the 18' x 39' oval AGP I just ordered by myself (with my dad/brother/etc). I'm thinking that using the Happy Bottom foam will make it easier to get a smooth bottom, but will it work for the slope and deep end? Has anyone installed Happy Bottom with a deep end pool...

Hi all, after a lot of reading on this forum, I think I'm almost ready to actually order my pool and equipment. Below is what I am considering getting, any comments, suggestions, warnings, or other recommendations are appreciated :) 1. The pool I am looking at is a 18' x 38' x 52" A-bracket...

Buying my first pool here and going to be doing a DIY install, and figured getting it right the first time is best... so are wall foam, liner pads and/or foam coping worth the couple hundred they cost? Does wall foam keep the water noticeable warmer? Does it protect the liner walls better...

I've done lots of reading here and elsewhere the past week, and I think I've decided on most things. The main thing I need help deciding is what filter and pump to get, and where is a good place to get them at. I'm going to get an above ground 18x39 oval pool with straight sides, with a 6'...

It may be a crazy idea, but would 2 Intex SWG put in-line with each other produce double the chlorine and so be good enough for a 25,000 gallon pool? Buying 2 at $125 or so each sounds a lot cheaper than $700-900 or so for larger SWG. Having 2 in-line would also provide a backup if one stopped...

Hi all, I just found this website yesterday, and so far reading various things it's been very helpful :) One question I have is what kind of liner should I get if I want a deep end on an oval pool? I would like it to be as much as I can, 7 or 8 feet if it is practical. The pool I am currently...