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  1. Nathan8372

    New H.I.I. AGP Build - Semi In-Ground

    Hello All, First and foremost, most of this info was gathered from all you awesome people here on the forums. @kimkats @Texas Splash @hwy17 @kellyfair and all the others who answered my questions and gave me advice. I'm posting this to potentially help someone else who is in the same boat. I...
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    Foam Board Install Question - Flush with concrete paver?

    Hello All, I will be posting build pictures of our progress very soon. I have question about the foam board installation. Do the column pavers need to be dug in, flush with the level ground or are they supposed to sit level on top of the ground so the foam board butts up against the paver? @kimkats
  3. Nathan8372

    Aftermarket AGP Wall Coating for Semi In-ground Install

    Good Morning, I was wondering if anyone was coating their above ground pool walls with anything prior to partially burying them. I received my HII resin-frame pool with steel walls and was looking for input on doing this. My soil is a clay-mix so the hole should retain it's shape without...
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    What to backfill with - semi-inground AGP

    Moved from here. I'm bumping this post. What is everyone backfilling with? Dirt from the hole, sand, gravel? My manufacturer recommends concrete slurry but I'm not burying it all the way - only going 2' . I've heard bac things about using gravel and sand because it can shift during a liner...
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    What type of Nut Grass Killer/ Fungicide for AGP?

    Hello, we're preparing to excavate a 2' deep hole for our new AGP. We will be installing the columns on dug-in concrete pavers then laying down fine mason sand then a pad. Does anyone have recommended procedure/product for Nut Grass killer to be used under the sand; or is it not necessary? I was...
  6. Nathan8372

    (Royal Swimming Pools)

    Hello all, We're finally ready to pull the trigger on an AGP. We are strongly considering a pool from Royal Pools, despite their supply chain issues during the continued COVID issues. Looking for feedback on the HII Embassy line of pools from them - anyone have experience good or bad? UPDATE...
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    Liner Change Advice on Partially Buried AGP

    Good Morning,:handwave: We are about to make a decision on an AGP rated for being fully-buried. We plan on only burying it about 24" or so and backfilling with native soil. Looking for opinions/ experiences with liner changes in similar circumstances (leaning towards uni-bead liner). Do you...
  8. Nathan8372

    'Saltwater' Ready Above Ground Pool Wall

    Hello all! :geek: We just retired our Intex Ultra pool due to the frame rusting into 1,000 pieces and are looking for something more permanent. I installed a SWG in early spring and it didn't take it long to rust the pool apart. We couldn't keep up with the standard chlorine pool and the SWG...
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    Green dust on bottom of pool - chems look ok, help!?

    Hello All, :cool: I have a 14'x36" Intex above-ground pool with a sand filter. It has the salt system generator installed and working also. I Recently replaced the sand media with new sand from pool supply store. The old sand was in good condition. The pool has an aftermarket skimmer installed...