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    Bought a new pump!!

    We bought a new pump for our intex ultra frame. We decided to get the intex krystal clear 2150 gph model mostly because of the price point. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Intex-Krystal-Clear-Sand-Filter-Pump/33153775 My pool has the black rubber piece that sticks out of the side, where you attach...
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    Replacing my filter/pump...Suggestions

    I have the intex 14x42 ultra frame and the pump that came with it is the 1,000 gph POS. I want to upgrade to a CARTRIDGE filter unlike most people with intex that went to sand. My question is what filter/pump would you guys recommend. I would like to stay under $400 if possible ( I don't mind...
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    PH always constant?

    This is my second season with my intex 14x48 ultra frame. Last year and so far this year my PH has always remained at 7.5. Is this normal? The only thing I have ever done is added wally world bleach, CYA, and I added salt this year just to try it out. My numbers are always normal FC 7.5 in the...
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    Standard Vacuum with Intex Ultra Frame (How To)

    I looked for some ideas on using a regular vacuum with my intex ultra frame pool and didn't really come up with much that I could do without ordering parts online. So here is what I did and maybe it will help some of you too. I went to lowes and picked up the cheapest vacuum head, a 25' x 1 1/4...
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    Here are my results

    FC: 10 CC: 0 TA: 110 CH: 60 CYA: between the 30 & 40 line PH: 7.5 I have had my intex pool set up for about 3 weeks now. Like many others I didn't find this site until after I had bought all the Aquachem stuff at walmart. Once I found this site I immediately ordered the TF-100 and have done 3...