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Wondering if everyone that is using pvc on their intex pools. Are you hard piping all the way or are you using a flex hose for movement?

Wondering how everyone is adapting over to a bigger sand filter with the easy set pool fittings? I had an intex pool that only had one intake and one return I had my bigger filter and pump hooked up to. This year we put up a new pool that has 2 intakes and one return. My filter and pump has 1.5...

Did you do pavers under the legs? I’m thinking pavers under each leg level with ground and then the tarp. If I would go with the foam board you just put it under the liner and not the legs correct? How thick of foam did you use?

’m getting ready to set my pool up today or tomorrow. I had an intex 16 foot that we set up every year for the past 6 years. This year we bought a new one and would like to get it perfect and maybe leave it up all winter. I’m going to go with the pavers under each leg this year I think to...

So still not having luck with getting the water balanced. I retested the water last night. Ph was starting to creep up so I added 1 oz of acid which took it down to 7.2 it was good all day. We just used the tub I tested before we got in and ph was still 7.2. When we got out I tested and ph is...

So that’s one thing I was going to ask. Is it ok to use chlorine tablets to build cya just like in the pool? People keep telling me it’s bad for the tub shell. The tub may go a few days at a time with out the cover being opened. I also added a bit of baking soda to bring the ta up some.

Current tests has been filled for 2 days. Heater has been on for about 15 hrs. Water temp 100 Fc 4.5 Cc .5 Ph 7.2 Ta 30 Ch 40

I got the purge done and ran into another problem. One of the diverter valve bodys had a crack and had to be replaced. Finally got the parts and I’m starting on the water balancing again.

I found a local dealer about 2 miles from my house that has the ahh-some on the shelf. I’m going to pick up some tomorrow and try it out.

Wondering if I should flush the system and drain and refill. I also read about using white vinegar to kill biofilm. The water is very clear and I get no foam when using the jets.

I did not purge the spa. I did clean out the plumbing by flushing clean waterand bleach through the pipes. If I add baking soda won’t the ph go even higher? How do I get the ph lower with out lowering the ta? I would like the add Borates but should I get the water balanced before I add it?

I guess the water is not as balanced as I thought. Just went back out and checked and ph has went back up to 8. Added more acid we will see where is goes.

Hey guys I’m new to hot tubs. Just repaired freeze damage to a j355 tub the was given to me. It’s now filled and powered. I have have been using liquid chlorine the same as I use in my pool. I have been using acid the get ph under control. Which I think it is now balanced. What help can...

They do have a few maybe need to drill a few more. Did it really help yours? Before I upgraded the but I only have a 1000gph pump and the water didn’t move much. Which I’m sure didn’t help. The sand filter has only been on for 1 week so I’m sure the bloom started way before I put in the new...

So I just checked it it again Fc 14.5 Cc 1 Ta 80 Ph 7.4 So I added liquid chlorine to raise Fc up to 16 and will check first thing in the morning and see what I lose over the night.

I have been using bbb for years. I have a 24x48 round pool. Now I have a 16x48 intex pool. This year we put in steps using sand bags to hold it down. I upgraded to a 150lb sand filter and 1.5 hp pump. For a few weeks I have been fighting green spots here and there. I have been keeping it at...

Well it looks like I will not be using a mat then. We are building a small platform with a steps on the outside now. Once we get that done we will put the steps in. The wife hates the cheap ladder that comes with the intex pools.

I have an intex pool and someone gave me a set of wedding cake steps for it. He had the same pool and never had a mat or anything under the steps. I have kids that will be playing in them and jumping off of them. So I put a mat under them? What would be the best thing to use? I looked at a...

Ok I did a test today at day light I had the fc up to 6 and I just checked it now and it was at 3.5. So I'm looking at a 2.5 ppm usage per day. So if I cover it would that cut in maybe half? I was thinking of changing the filter then bringing the pool to shock level just before I leave. Then...

Since the pool is in good shape now what should I do to keep it that way while I'm gone. My dad is going to come over 2 or 3 times during the week but he doesn't know how to test the water. He has had a pool for almost 30 years but was always a put a pound of granulated in once a week kind of...

Ok new test results Fc 5.5 Cc 0 Ph 7.0 Ta 70 Cya 40

I just got home from work I'm going to go out in a few and check fc should be down to normal levels by now plus it rained today so might even be on the low side. If it down to normal I will check ph and ta and go from there.

I also have some test strips and it shows between 6.8 and 7.2 on them for ph

One strange thing I just retested the water it's now showing Fc 12.5 Cc 0 ta 80 but the water turned green to yellow not red Ph 7.0 I got a 7.0 as soon as I mixed it but it sat for 2 or 3 minutes and showed around 8.0 The only thing I did was add some water when I was sweeping would that...

I did last night

Now I just need to make sure it stays this way while I'm gone