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  1. TexasGal007

    Painting a ladder?

    Did we ever decide what was a good paint for this? I have a little rust on mine too and would like to fix it. Thanks
  2. TexasGal007

    Census Poll on Intex Users

    I have the Intex Easyset 18X48. It's my 2nd one. My brother gave me his 4 year old one and I had it a year and 1/2 then my grandson decided to stab it with a flounder gig... (please don't ask me to explain how he was able to do that because he WAS being watched he's just fast.) The only issue...
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  6. TexasGal007

    Vacuum & Skimmer Advise

    I'm thinking....hmmmmmm wonder what I did with those 2 rubber thingies? Hopefully in the box in the utility shed.... I'm still :? confused however. Where is the anti suction valve? I'm a Texan so I'm familliar with "fixn" stuff with my trusty "DUCK" tape as we call it here in da Souff... but...
  7. TexasGal007

    Too many frustrations

    Oh WOW! My grandkids would LOVE this.... but I'm thinking not a good idea with my inflatable ring. I'm sure Miss Kitty would have to investigate at some point!
  8. TexasGal007

    Vacuum & Skimmer Advise

    Yes I'm using those in the picture exactly and I have the skimmer with screw on hose attachment as well. Where exactly and how many holes do I drill? What size holes? Do I drill them into the blue screw on adaptor? Sorry this is a bit confusing for me (Not brainy Smurf obviously :oops: )...
  9. TexasGal007

    Vacuum & Skimmer Advise

    Thanks for the advice. I am filling the vacuum hose with water from the out take before using it, but it's pretty long to reach all the way across the pool. It does the same thing when I connect the skimmer which has a very short hose and easy to fill. The hoses that came with the Hayward pump...
  10. TexasGal007

    Vacuum & Skimmer Advise

    I'm more confused now :oops: (DUH). When you said manual I thought you meant those type that hook up to the water hose and have a little bag to catch junk that it sucks up. I saw them at my Academy. I have one that runs off the suction of the pump just like the skimmer, that also stops the...
  11. TexasGal007

    Vacuum & Skimmer Advise

    OH NO! I Don't wanna CUT anything! Too SCARY!!
  12. TexasGal007

    Vacuum & Skimmer Advise

    Yes that is exactly what happens it drops prime. I guess I could try that manual vacuum and hose. How does that work? Does it put fresh water back into the pool or just create a suction (blonde). Please stop lol now. :lol:
  13. TexasGal007

    Vacuum & Skimmer Advise

    So I switched from the AMAZING INTEX PUMP (insert sarcastic tone here) that came with my 18X48 Intex Easy Set pool to a Hayward WAY TOO MUCH BUT I LOVE IT pump. The Churning water is amazingly clear and sparkly and no signs of the green stuff... The issue is now the Intex deluxe skimmer and...
  14. TexasGal007

    Hayward pump question

    I can certainly shock the pool, but I would like to understand why that is not enough . When the test kit shows that 3.0 - 2.0 is ideal?
  15. TexasGal007

    Hayward pump question

    Thanks for you help on the pump! I went ahead and purchased the Hayward Power Flo LX 40 GPM. In my little AGP it's a BEAST for sure! :shock: It came with a combo on a base with the Micro Star clear filter. I've been running it 24/7 since Saturday morning. I cleaned the filter this morning it...
  16. TexasGal007

    Hayward pump question

    I see this company has the The Intex® Krystal Clear™ Sand Filter is that the same one you mentioned? 12 hour timer with 24 hour repeat cycle. 2,100 GPH flow rate. and this one is on clearance. SandPro Pool Filter System cleans up to 10 times faster than standard cartridge filter systems. Saves...
  17. TexasGal007

    Hayward pump question

    Thanks for the quick response. I haven't ordered it yet or the cartridge. I decided to see if you guys have any suggestions first, :-D You said it's too large. They have a smaller version of the same pump a 1HP what do you think about that? Cheaper too!
  18. TexasGal007

    Hayward pump question

    I have the intex 18X48 round easy set. as you know the pump sux... (sorry for the crude language but it does) Found a Hayward online and the company, Doheny's has one the rep says will hook right up to my intex pool. If I order it today it will be here Tuesday. Free delivery $169 dollars...