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Hey folks! Making a few improvements to get the pool ready for the season, and I have a question regarding my pool suction intake. I'm replacing the over-the-side skimmer with a wide-mouth Hayward skimmer, and I am planning on using skimmer socks to catch pollen & other fines. I upgraded my...

I am located in central VA, where the early October temps range from mid 50s - mid 70s, and we are still enjoying the pool. Wondering how late in the season others (presumably with heated pools) keep using theirs. I'm sure there is some point at which my little heat pump can't keep up, but...

I have a 4700 gallon Intex pool, with the included small (0.18 hp) pump and 10" sand filter. The system is adequate, but barely. I can only run the vacuum on "recirculate", and must backwash a couple times a week. The difference between "clean sand filter, full flow" and "too low flow for heat...

Here are some photos of construction and the finished project of my new pool! The fine folks at TFP have been a great source of information and inspiration on this - Thanks! I appreciate any comments/questions/suggestions anyone may have!

I recently joined this group after hearing a recommendation from a YouTube video. It has been a great source of information!! We purchased a 9 x 18 above ground Intex pool and installed it earlier this month. Being a (mostly) retired engineer, I managed to turn the $1,000 pool into a $5,000...