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Each year I learn a little more and find ways to improve. This year I am doing my usual closing but wanted to hold down the winter cover a little better than I have in the past. I came across these. Besides being expensive anyone else try this or something similar? There are clamps also on...

Like many others I converted my Intex pool to PVC to allow the connection of industry standard equipment. With that presented some interesting problems as with soft sided pools (more so with the rectangular ones) hanging PVC off it places unnecessary pressure on the vinyl. I have seen various...

My newest thought is specific to Intex rectangular style pools, that due to the amount of movement of the walls that those of us that hard pipe it with PVC might want to consider using a flexible pipe from the pool to the hard piping. After having my first Intex up a couple of years, some of...

Has anyone used a sort of pool noodle, pipe cover over the Intex rails? The liner is directly exposed making it susceptible to UV not to mention they are hard if you bump into them.

Last year we had a 9x18 Intex pool and I used PVC Conduit clamps screwed into some pressure treated wood to hold down the ladder. After 4 years we decided to upgrade to a 12x24 and once again I am trying to secure the ladder. As I do not have the surround installed the wood solution, I used...

I was looking to replace my hoses and started thinking why are pool hoses not made of silicone? They tend to get pin holes after time and seem to take a beating in the sun. What would be the downfall if I used automotive silicone hoses instead? I figure as long as I am within the bend radius...

We are upgrading our 9x18 to a 12x24 and I was hoping I could utilize my existing 1.5" PVC hard piping. Can someone please measure center to center on their 12x24 intakes. Would be appreciated :)

I figured I would post this separately so others can see how I connected it to my 1.5" hard pipe system. It has been setup now for 3 years (only taking it inside for winter) with zero issues. We are upgrading next year to an Intex 12x24. Current equipment used is in my signature. The Hayward...

The power cable coming off my Hayward Pump currently lays across a 3-foot grass strip to the power outlet. The issue is it is a tripping hazard not to mention I have to unplug it every time I mow. I was thinking about burying a 2-inch conduit just to pass the cord through and waterproofing it...

So, our 9x18 Intex pool has been up year-round for the last 3 years with no issues. At the end of the season last year, I noticed the water on one side went up over 3 inches. I figured somewhere the ground had sunk so I disassembled the pool, packed it all up and left the project for this...

I have had my Intex pool up now for 3 seasons, staying up year-round. Zero issues. Sometime this week out of no wear one side of the pool seems to have sunk a good 3 inches (it was roughly off by less than an inch). The corner pieces fell out and the (2) legs on the end are now near vertical...

Looking to see what others are using. Primarily looking for a pair of outdoor, Bluetooth, wall or ceiling mounted speakers that have decent sound. Can be either 120v or low voltage.

Well not yet, but the time will come... I am always looking to build a better mouse trap and was wondering if anyone has tried using these to hold down their cover? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFFCUSY/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A2N4TBFK7GHT5D&psc=1

When running normally my pump is around 12psi. When I connect the bot to my return, I have to turn back the flow rate and turn on the fountain, else the bot becomes an airplane. When I do this the pressure is just under 20psi. Just want to make sure the Hayward pump can handle this pressure...

So, my pump "locked up" and I had to take apart the plumbing to remove the pump so I could fix it. When I put everything back together the pumps housing's union (connection from sand filter to pump) leaked like a sieve. I tried to tighten the union nut but just as it goes to tighten it slips...

Ok, this is a post as a warning to others... After I moved my pump as I wanted to re-plumb the system, the electrical cord came up 6 inches short of where my outlet was. I was unable to move the electric as I was already at the 10-foot mark. So, my thought was to just replace the electrical...

Well, I ended up moving my pump a closer to my pool but further from its outlet. Now the cord just lies across the ground up to the GFI outlet. Is there/can I bury some sort of conduit/trench that the cord will pass through under ground so that I do not have to unplug it each time I mow...

Well, mostly due to cowboycasey pointing out last year my use of DWV PVC fittings (yes, I know my return STILL has 2 pieces), I started piecing together a new plumbing setup using standard Hayward Intakes and return fittings and completely eliminating the Intex parts and finally had a chance to...

Really prefer to go electric and was looking at the Dolphin E10 but all I have found about using the 2 together and people posting the same question I have. Hopefully more time has passed and there is an answer to this?

Well, I am on year 3 and decided to redo my PVC lines as I learned a bit after my first go-round (used DWV) and although I had no issues, I want to head off any potential ones as well as relocate my pump and filter and replace the 2 flex-hoses. I am hoping to move the pump about 3-4 feet away...

I only have a basic catch bag and it can not filter things like dead algae at the bottom of the pool as it just gets agitated and sent back into the pool. Outside of spending $30 on a multi layer filter bag, is there any DIY method that will work?

Was wondering if I should add a Zink anode weight or ball in the Hayward leaf basket?

I am looking for something that I can clean the upper half of the liner (parts that wrap around the horizontal support poles) from the dirt and grim that wont have a big impact on the water's chemistry. I have a mit, just looking for what type of cleaner to use... Below the water line seems...

Really want a little bot for my little pool and am tossed between the Hayward Wanda the Whale and the Index ZX300. My main concern is the way the Intex pool's edges are concaved vs vertical as in most pools. I am not worried a the intake vs return connection and more than likely this little...

I am thinking about changing my intakes from these: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/519EemnE%2BxL._AC_SX466_.jpg To the combination of: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/617x2hT%2B4vL.__AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp_.jpg and...

I am hoping to build a small deck for my pool and probably will be relocating the filtration system under it. I normally check the pressure gauge when I walk past the system. If I put it under the deck, it is out of sight and will most likely become out of mind. I was thinking maybe...

Ok, this year has been a year of upgrades and looking now for a bot to help with the cleaning (kids, muddy feet, grass...) I think I am at an impasse on a Hayward Auqua Critter or a Intex ZX300 That is unless someone has a better suggestion at this price point? It is a small pool so I can not...

I wanted to change the GFCI location making the outlet "standard" and change the circuit's breaker to GFCI. Any reason this might be an issue or cause problems?

Does anyone know of or can link to a skimmer for an AGP that is thinner then the normal ones?

Because you can not have enough Intex conversion builds... Well after a few set backs, I have the majority of the system plumbed and it is up and running. I included what I used for the intakes as that seems to be a prevalent question. Yes, very over priced but they are standard 1.5". The...