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I had an issue in the past with wasps landing on my ladder and the water itself. I purchased a water fountain that I keep away from the pool now as an alternative water source. It solved the problem for me. Good luck.

I know it’s a pain to do, but I would drain and start over. It will protect the structures longevity as well as safety concerns. The posts need to be on pavers. Eventually they may bend, bow or break😬.

Hello everywhere! It’s been a while since I made a donation. I am small beans as far as pools go. But I can‘t say thank you enough for years of crystal clear water. You guys were always just a click away for any answers I needed. BTW, I am a 62 year old that always wanted a pool when I was...

I did this. Works fantastic!

Just take your time….read, read and read some more through pool school. One day it all clicks and becomes second nature. Each pool is different due to water source, shade and or sun. But the same principles apply to all pool water. Good luck and welcome! People here are great! 👍

Also, make sure there are no cracks or breaks in the hose near the top. I had a similar problem this year. It was hard to see, but a hairline crack near the accordion part of the hose was leaking even though we had it securely attached with a clamp. We ended up replacing the hose. I think...

Last year I bought one of those Dynatrap insect products. It has cut down significantly on the amount of bugs and gnats that I find in the pool, especially the bugs that are flying overnight. I used to see sooo many floating on top of the surface when I would go out first thing in the morning...

I agree with you gocubs418, I would hate to think of where I would be today if TFP had not been on the web all those years ago. I DO know where I would be......without a pool. I would have given up a long time ago and said that it just wasn't worth it, or had a nervous break down trying to...

I am taking a chamois and cutting it in narrow strips to pass through the openings to absorb the water and keep clean. Seems like Jeffchap has the easiest solution to the problem. No more cleaning! But I have an ongoing situation with crepe myrtle flowers that get stuck in mine, so I have to...

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I may be the odd man out...in this case woman...but I left mine as is. I am not handy enough to cut and install side skimmer and my husband is not interested at all. I bought the intex robot cleaner that works on the outlet side of the pool. It is not like the others that vacuum and send...

Welcome to TFP! You will need to have on hand some bleach, cyanuric acid and a test kit. The very best advice I can give you in the beginning, while your pool is being filled; is to read through pool school. The link is at the top of the page. It is very thorough, and can give you a head...

Did your new pool come with the little black rubber stoppers that look like a little hat? Those work to cap off the flow of water. I did this on one of my inlets to allow for better suction on my skimmer.

Hi Smit, Thank you for the compliment! The pool area was never cleared of grass in the beginning because we have nut grass in our area. The first year we set it up (10 years ago) we just put out the tarp that came with the pool and hoped for the best in leveling. We had the dead grass...

Originally Posted by PhilGillis First time pool owner. Have a 16x48" intex ultra frame, 1500 gph pump/A filter, and saltwater setup. Kept getting sediment collected on the bottom the pool. Stir it but it would just go through the hand skimmer. Was about to order a sand filter with bigger pump...

I was admiring your outdoor furnishings and plants. Hmmmm, just a thought; what about a contrasting color paint maybe on the back of the fencing facing the house to spruce up for the time being. They also make some beautiful outdoor rugs that could be placed to help hide the worn floor. You...

I'm predicting a severe case of sparklypoolitis is gonna happen real soon!:D

The hole that you are speaking about is where the manufacturer placed the drain plug. I am pretty sure with the angle of the placement that no patch is going to be able to hold because of the pressure of the water there. If it did hold even for a short time, if someone's foot was to put...

I recently saw someone post this link for extra parts of intex pools. http://www.calsplash.com/intex-frame-pool-parts.html Hope this helps!

Yeah, I hear you! My husband has a bass boat and he is all about that! I tried going with him down to the coast last summer. It was hot sitting out there trying to catch flounder, and all I could think about was wanting to be home in my cool pool! To each his own as they say!:)

I just wanted to add my two cents on the husband not being totally on board thing. I bought my Intex 18x48 pool 9 years ago. My husband wasn't really that in to it then, nor is he now. He helps with the initial setting up every spring, but as soon as the water starts going in he disappears...

I'm just saying...wow with each and every shot. Just absolutely wow! Great job and the view of the surrounding property is beautiful. Looks very peaceful, I know wife must be happy!

Yes, I do take it down every year in September. My pool is nine years old and is in excellent shape due to that fact I think. When the pool is put away in our shop, I spread out my table and chairs over the area. I also bought the propane fire pit to sit around in the fall and winter when it...

Hey Livinright, this is an off topic question....but is that a power grid (tower) right beside your backyard? I only ask because I live in a more rural part of NC and I have never seen one of those that close to a home before. I know that California is more populated than we are but I was...

Hi Connie, yes I guess that is what they are called. We just purchased what we could find at Lowe's for stepping stones. I am not sure that they carry the same style there anymore though as they probably change their inventory.

We have a great deal to be thankful for folks...................that's what came to my mind.

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The lower one is the intake, the higher the output. The thing with the easy set and the ring is tricky. I have heard from others that if you don't keep the ring inflated just right..the skimmer can tip over and you start sucking in air. You need to get it as tight as possible. I for one...

Now there's some real pool schooling! I'd pay Richard $110 over Leslies any day Yea, and Richard is handsome too! :lol: :lol:

Since you purchased this as a used pool, you may not have the instructional manual that came with it. It tells you that when you first start up the pump, you must open the valve (the one that is hooked up to the skimmer) first. Then open up the one that is the output line. Then bleed any air...