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  1. alekdavis

    Bent connecting rod (Intex XTR pool)

    I installed my first pool (Intex 18x9x52 XTR) about a month ago. I did my best to level the ground and the legs support using regular and laser levels. The pool is on compacted crushed granite covered with R-TECH panels and thick tarp. For leg support I used 4-inch thick concrete retaining wall...
  2. alekdavis

    Low pressure when using a skimmer with dual intake pool and upgraded pump (all Intex)

    I'm trying to figure out how to use the Intex Deluxe Wall Mount Surface Skimmer (model #28000E) with Ultra XTR Pool (18ft x 9ft x 52in, model #26355EH) and Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump (16in, model 26679EG). Without the skimmer, everything functions normally, but once I install the skimmer...
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    What to put under Intex 18x9x52 XTR pool installed on decomposed granite?

    Just bought my first AG pool (Intex 18x9x52 XTR) and not sure what to put under it. I will install it on the leveled decomposed granite (DG), in Sacramento, CA. The original soil under about 2 inches of DG is mostly hard pan (it's so hard that a small Bobcat could not level it). I was thinking...
  4. alekdavis

    My first above ground pool

    Hello. I'm in Sacramento, CA. Just bought my first pool (Intex 18ft X 9ft X 52in Ultra XTR). Never had or used an above ground pool before, so I'm a bit overwhelmed with the information. I figured out that the included pump would not be sufficient enough, so got an upgraded one. Also bought a...