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Hi everyone, Welcome to the swim season! We have black stains in our grey pool plaster from adding dry acid that wasn’t diluted enough. We did it when we were new inground pool owners. Our plaster was redone in 2015. Ever since then we’ve had a difficult time with high PH and high calcium...

Hi, we are finally adding a heat pump to our set up. Unfortunately our equipment pad (concrete) is not large enough to handle any heat pump (we are considering the AquaCal Heatwave 166R). The installer is recommending a condenser pad. He could install a concrete pad for $850 more. Is the...

Hi everyone! It's almost swimming season! I hope this is the right place to post this question: What do you house your pool pump and filter in? We did a complete remodel of our pool that was built in 1967. When we replaced the old pump and "silver bullet" filter, we tore down the old pump shed...

Hi all, We graduated from caring for a beloved Intex above ground pool using the TFPC to an inground pool a few months ago! After a major pool remodel (pool built in 1967 given new plumbing, 3 new returns, new light, new safety drains, new Diamond Brite Quartz plaster, all new equipment - pump...

Hi, We recently upgraded from an above ground pool to an inground pool when we moved into in a new home The pool was in bad shape, and needed a complete overhaul including new waterline tile, new plaster, new light, new safety drain, and all new pool equipment and plumbing. We choose the...

Well, we are having so much fun with our Intex 9 X 18 Ultra frame that we are getting carried away with the area around the pool. We put up a tent/canopy by the pool, and are putting down a paver patio. My husband wants a poolside bar where we can sit on bar stools inside the canopy, and swim...

Hi all, I meant to say..."do you attach your ladder to your pool?" We have an Intex ultra frame 9 by 18 by 52 with an Integrity ladder. It's pretty sturdy, but we'd like to attach it. There's a spot on the ladder to bolt it to the pool, but that would mean drilling a hole in the frame. Not sure...

Hi all, We are building a fountain for our Intex Ultra Frame 9 X 18 rectangular pool. So far we have the PVC tubing connected to the return hose with a ball valve. We are getting ready to drill the holes for the fountain in the two PVC tubes. I was thinking of using 1/8 holes. I've read in...

Greetings everyone! :wave: We are installing a through wall skimmer in an Intex 9 X 18 rectangular pool. It's a Hayward SP1091LX skimmer with a butterfly gasket. I'm confused on how to install the butterfly gasket. I get that the gasket opens up to fit on both the outside and the inside of...

Hey all you intex rectangular pool people! :wave: We just set up our 9 X 18 pool, and when we put the corner joints in, they did not lock into place. They just slide back and forth. Is that the way they are supposed to work? Or do we need to fix that. I've searched the web and could not find...

Hi Jason, I'm getting ready to buy my test kit. When I went to the website, I noticed there are other options to get with the kit. This is all new to me. Can you make any suggestions on what (if any) options to get with the kit. We have a 9 X 18 Intex Ultra Frame Pool with a hayward cartridge...

Howdy again, y'all, I know I'm posting a lot of questions today, but we are so close to putting up our new 9 X 18 Intex Ultra Frame Pool. But the ladder that comes with the pool sucks. :( It's very wobbly, and we need something that can hold up to 250 pounds (my dear hubby). I did find one...

Hi all, :wave: We want to put in a through wall skimmer in our 9 X 18 Intex Ultra frame. Any recommendations on what kind of skimmer, make, model, etc.? Wide-mouth vs. regular? Any help would be appreciated. You all are the best! :lovetfp: Cheers, Liz :wave:

Hi all, I was wondering what size pavers do you use for Intex rectangular AGP? The supports are wider than the ones on a round pool. Does anyone know the measurements on the supports? Cheers, Liz Northern California 9 X 18 Intex Ultra Frame Pool (mint in the box), 1 hp Hayward C-400 pump &...

Hi all I thought I would document our new Intex Ultra Frame Pool build. We have been planning this for about 2 months. I've learned so much from the great folks here that We are feeling confident to start. Our backyard is rather spatially challenged that after measuring several times, we choose...

Hi all, We finally broke ground to set up our brand spankin' Intex Ultra Frame 9 X 18 pool. We were so excited! :lol: However, we ran into some problems, call tree roots! We tried to dig out the tree roots, but they were greater in number and bigger than us! :cry: So, now, we want to try to...

Hi all, Thanks to all of the wonderful advice, and the size of our backyard and wallet, we finally decided on an Intex 9x18 Ultra frame pool. It arrives today, so I'm dragging my DH out to buy some things for the build. I have searched on the board, and so I apologize for redundant questions...

Hi y'all, I hate to be a pest, but I have EVEN more questions for the experts here. :bowdown: I've spent quite a few hours on the internet looking at pools, and reading about them until my eyes are crossed! :hammer: Based on whether our ship comes in or not, here are the pools I have...

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Hi all, I was at the Doughboy dealer today, looking at oval pools (12 X 24) for that is all that will fit in our dinky backyard. We were going over the pools and prices, and I mentioned that we had a 16 ft wide concrete slab we would place it on, and she stopped in her tracks and said that an...

Hi all, :goodjob: I've gotten so many wonderful suggestions from everyone here on what kind of pool to get. Most have suggested getting a used pool. So I'm scouring CL when I can, and I found a possible pool to look at. I wanted to hear any feedback from you all before I drive out (an hour)...

Hi all, We really really want the largest size pool that will fit in our tiny yard. The biggest area we have that is not under electrical lines, is the R.V. driveway (we don't have one to park there!) So we want to put an 12 X 24 rectangular Intex ultra frame on our R.V. driveway. The problem...

Hi you all, :-D We are thinking of taking the plunge (sorry for the pun) into an Intex Ultra Frame 18-by-9 pool. I have heard so many good things about the Intex Ultra-frames. We have a small backyard, and need to know how much space on each side do we need for the supports? We don't want to...

Hi all, We are looking to replace our 14' round (due to leaks). We have a small space, about 12' x 23'. Thinking about getting a hard sided pool, but funds are tight. We have a 1 HP Hayward pump. I have been researching the web, and feel overwhelmed. We would appreciate any suggestions. Many...

Hi all, I really enjoy reading in this board. I'm learning so much. As you can tell, I'm a newbie and I have a question. We bought a new pump for our 14 x 42 summer escapes metal frame AGP since the one that came with the pool sputtered and died. We bought a new Hayward easy clear full flo...