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    Baffled by intex sand filter behavior

    Hi everyone, I got my Intex 3000 sand filter pump from yesterday. I set it up put sand, back washed, rinsed and then run it in filter mode. The pressure gauge needle is on the yellow zone but not too far from the green zone. I did a search here and it seems like this is pretty common issue. I...
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    Intex 28651 16-Inch 3000-Gallon Sand Filter Pump - Powerful enough for Aquabug

    Hi folks, I have saved some money to upgrade my cartridge type pump to Intex 28651 16-Inch 3000-Gallon Sand Filter Pump. Question is will this be powerful enough to drive my Aquabug? Thanks in advance for your input.
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    Is Intex 2500 pump filter powerful enough for Aquabug?

    Hi everyone, I am planning on buying an Aquabug because I am getting tired of manual vacuuming using the Intex Deluxe Pool maintenance package. But before I do that, I would like some insights or opinions if my 2500 gallon/hr Intex pump filter will be powerful enough to run the Aquabug. Thanks...
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    Fastlane Addition for Swimming Laps

    Has anybody tried using the Fastlane product from Endless Pools or any other equipment to generate a current for swimming laps in AGP?
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    HELP!!! - Pool over chlorinated

    Hi folks, I need some guidance. I asked my lovely wife to buy Chlorox bleach because it has been so many days and my FC is still 0. I have been doing the chlorine test using the TFT100 kit since I filled up the pool with water. I have the SWG running every night. It has been in the 90s and 100s...
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    Plugging Tips for Skimmer - New Pump Arrived

    Hi Everyone, I bought a new pump filter and now I need to figure out a way how to stop water from flowing out of the skimmer when I unplug the hose that I clamped on to it. Do you have any tips on how I can do this? I did a search here and I saw a reference to aquadoor but that's going to cost...
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    Intex 635EG not working?

    Hi everyone. This may sound stupid but this is my first time owning a pool. I finished setting up the pool and filled it with water. Hooked up the filter that came with the pool plugged it into a GFCI outlet, switched the pump on nothing happened. I don't hear any sound nor see any water flow. I...
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    Ground Protection - overkill or not?

    Hi Everyone, I am finally done leveling. We have clay so it was a backbreaking, hand-numbing, patience-challenging experience. I am glad I am done with it well almost because I still have to set the pavers flush to the ground. I tried searching and I couldn't find anything that can answer my...
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    Hayward Skimmer Installation Prior to setting up Pool

    Hi folks, I got my Hayward skimmer and I am wondering if there is any way to install it on the pool liner while the pool is not set up yet. I haven't finished leveling the ground. I was thinking that if I can install it prior to pool setup, then I don't have to split the gasket into two...
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    Is my pump powerful enough for a fountain addition?

    Hi Everyone, I did a search for fountain and read a lot of great instructions and tips so I am fairly sure that I will be doing this mod when I have the pool up (I am still at leveling). My question is will the pump that came with my Intex ultra frame pool be powerful enough for this addition? I...
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    Existing backyard Drain on pool location

    Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and also a first time pool owner. We just bought the Intex 18' x 48" round pool 4 days ago and I started removing the sod in my backyard to level the site following the sound advice of people in this site. And after leveling, I will put play sand before I set...