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    Small leak after outlet upgrade

    I have a coleman vista 18x48 pool. I cut one of the outlet bigger so I can use a larger intex inlet. I keep getting a slow leak after putting everything together. It comes with one gasket which goes in the inside of the pool. If I get the same gasket to place outside will it stop the leak? I've...
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    pool cleaner, aqua bug not satisified.

    Can anyone advice which pool cleaner works best? Tried the aqua bug and got tired of babysitting it. Most of the time it ended up sideways. Any other cleaners that work better?
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    bottom pool debris

    So I vacuum and within a few days I get the same stuff. completed the overnight FC test and it passed. I'll get the new reading tonight but here are a few pictures to give you an idea of the stuff I collect when I vacuum.
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    finish my testing and need some advice

    Here are my numbers. FC: 3.5 (running boost on SWG so about 24hrs left) I will adjust after boost mode is complete. CC: 0 PH: 8.0 or higher ( I can get it lowered to 7.6 by adding about 24 ounce of Muriatic Acid @ 29%) TA: 200 (test kit calls 2 gallons of muriatic acid to bring it down by...
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    My pool setup (re-done correctly)

    My first setup was awful. It was 2 feet off level. I guess the excitement and kids being inpatient got the best of me. I just threw a liner protector and the pool without leveling. So after reading here for few days and seeing all the post related to pool leveling I decided to start from...
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    Advice needed after few days filling up and stopping

    Took a few days to fill up the pool about approx 10k. I had to stop a 1-2 day so I can install the hayward skimmer. Found out the kids jump in the pool while I was working that afternoon and by the time I got home it was too late to do anything (testing+chemical). I have an intex Chlorinator and...
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    New Intex notice few pinhole size leak

    I bought a 22'x52" intex ultra frame which I took down since it wasn't leveled. I stored it for 3 days and installed in on the new leveled ground. Filled water about 1/2" and while removing wrinkles I notice about 3 pinhole size leak in different areas of the bottom pool. I have already patch...
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    Hayward SP1091WM with intex pool

    Has anyone had any experience with the Hayward SP1091WM and intex pool. This is the wide model.
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    Sand for ground base advice

    Landscaper said to get play sand, nursery are telling me to use landscaping sand and most post here mention mason. So i need assurance so i can make sure i get thr right sand. Its been hard to search with the forums down and I need to place the order tomorrow am. Thanks and I appreciate any...
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    Which Intex Sand Filter for 22x52

    Looking for advice before I buy an intex sand filter. I don't know why the 28647EG (2800gph) is cheaper then the 28651EG (3000gph). This is for an intex 22x52 pool approx 10,000. Amazon.com: Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools, 110-120 Volt with GFCI, 2800 Gallon: Patio...
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    copper blocks for Intex question

    I keep seeing post about removing it. Is this necessary for an above intex pool? I have the Krystal Clear Saltwater Model 7110/8110. I've been getting low salt but when I do the test kit I get about 4000 for salt reading.
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    My first test results with K-2006 & K-1766 Salt

    So I got tired of going to a pool store just to keep getting different numbers and being told what to buy. I returned the LaMotte 2056 ColorQ Pro 7 that I bought because it had inaccurate results each time I ran a second test. I went with the Taylor K-2006 test kit from amazon since I wanted it...
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    need verification

    So I took a sample to a pool supply store which they provided me a electronic readout. Total Chlorine: 0.0 Free Chlorine: 0.0 pH: 8.0 Total Alkalinity: 155 Calcium Hardness: 375 Stabilizer: 0 Total Diss. Solids: 3300 Salt: 3370 Shock Treatment: 0.0 So they told me to buy and do the following...
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    Sand filter worth it for Intex pool?

    I have a new 22x52 intex pool with the regular cartridge and Krystal clear salt which will be up this weekend. The pool will only be used during summer and then stored for the rest of the year. Is it worth to upgrade to a sand filter?
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    Liner Shield Pool Floor Bottom Pad

    Anyone used Liner Shield™ Pool Floor Bottom Pad from (www.pooldeals.com/product.php?productid=16691)? I notice it says... Only Liner Shield™ Offers A Lifetime Warranty Against Liner Punctures From beneath the liner! They claim it's much better from other pads. (Gorilla Pool Pad, Rhino Pool...
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    intex 22x52 ground prep question

    I live in las vegas and we have dessert landscaping and to make it worse a lot of Caliche in the ground. My entire backyard has Mojave gold 3/8 minus rocks. When you walk you don't feel anything sharp and it feels soft. Since the pool will only be used 3-5 month and stored the rest of the year...