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    Poking up through liner

    -Well after a couple stressful weeks. My pool is ready! -I sunk my pool in the ground 2.5+ feet. It looks great. -When I got in I notice something poking up through the liner. It looks/feels like a root poking. It's not sharp, but has a slight point. It has not punctured the liner yet, but it...
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    Above Ground Pool Light

    I am in the process of having my pool installed as we speak.. I am now looking for a pool light. I had the intex light with my last pool, but it wont work with our new pool since we will have steel walls. I am eyeing the Nightlighter NL50, but am worried it will mess up with salt water.. Any...
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    aqua leader pool - saltwater 8000

    -Does anyone have any input on this pool. Its manufactured by AquaLeader and it is called Saltwater 8000. http://www.thepoolfactory.com/saltwater-8000-round.html#pool_prices -Its warranty covers the use of SWG and burial up to half way
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    Oxford all aluminum pool!!

    -Well after a year of having the intex we decided it was time to upgrade!:cool: -I am planning on hiring someone to do the install and want to bury the pool half in the ground. -I will be running a salt water so i wanted to get something that i will not have to worry about. -I am leaning to an...
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    Taking screen off intex return eyeball

    Has anyone cut off the screen on an intex return eyeball? If so wouldn't you think it would increase circulation??
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    Rust starting on intex ultra

    I noticed today while I was installing my skimmer that a small amount of rust was starting to form on some of my T joints. I also noticed some forming on my ladder. Could someone lead me in the best plan of action. I read on some threads about lighty sanding then spraying some por15. Hoping I...
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    Pay someone to install through wall skimmer!

    If anyone is located in Louisiana and can install my through wall skimmer I will pay you!!
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    Soaking up tanning oil!!

    My wife and friends put tanning oil on when laying out in my pool. The problem is that it is causing my sand filter to clog up thus causing the pool to appear cloudy and slow the pump flow until i backwash. I am having to backwash every 2 days. I read that i could add a few tennis balls to the...
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    vacuum??

    My poo is going great! Thanks for all the help I've gotten off this forum!! My pool has been a hit this summer so far!!! I have decided I am going to get an automatic vacuum for my intex. Here are the 3 I have narrowed it down to.. 1. AquaBot Pura 4X 2. Aquabot Pool Rover Junior 3. Aqua Pool...
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    About fed up with intex deluxe surface skimmer

    -Do not get me wrong it works well, but it is a constant hassle to fool with. It seems like it always wants to float up and not stay locked on to the railing. Earlier today it floated up and no water was able to get to the pump....luckily i was outside at the time. -I have been eying and...
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    Vacuum for intex ultra

    So i started vacuuming today and was struggling to make sure i had it right. I made sure i primed the hose and tried it multiple times with the same results. After a second or two the water flow would decrease, but water was still coming into the pump just not the normal rate that it would...
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    Pool Bugs

    I have these strange bugs/mites everywhere in my pool. They are on the latter, rails, and anything floating in the pool. I've looked all over the internet and cant seem to find much on them. Anyone have experience with these or know how to get rid of them??
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    Small Liner Drip...

    I noticed today while working on my pool some water around one of the legs. I get to looking and all i could find was a small drip right where the floor meets the side. I wipe it and it comes right back. Any suggestions on the best way to tackle this?? Thankss!!! 8-)
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    Balancing at first pool!!

    First off i have intex 20x52 ultra with SWG. -I've read pool school many times. -My pool called for 220lbs of salt. I added 200lbs to be on safe side. The SWG has not given me the low salt code and says "working" so I guess i'm good. -I just added stabilizer the other day. -The main problem...
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    My pool thus far!!

    -First off thanks for all the help. This forum is wonderful and the people on this forum seem to be the nicest forum people i have ever seen! -Got my pool up today with pavers under each leg. I used a laser level. -Filling pool now. -I have everything hooked up. Sand pump (1600) and SWG...
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    Best time to add salt for intex SWG

    Pool is going up in the next day or 2 (finally). Should i add the salt before i fill up the pool or wait until i fill it up?
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    Paver Placement

    I cant seem to wrap my head around how i would place my 12x12 pavers that i bought to put under the legs (intex ultra 20x52). Do i really need to have pavers? I realize if i use the pavers they need to be flush with the ground. Should i put the frame together just to see where the pavers should...
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    Newbie Here!! Intex Ultra 20x52

    First off I want to say thanks to the forum members for all the help so far! This forum and members are great. I just bought a 20x52 ultra frame intex pool. It came with the sand pump and i purchased separately the salt water system. Right now i am in the process of starting to get the ground...