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Sounds about right. OCLT from 16 down to 9. Boo.

Okay. Got some fresh measurements from today. Saturday my numbers were: FC 16 CC .5 CYA 40 TA 90 CH 100 PH 8 I couldn't do anything with the pool on Sunday (yesterday) Today: FC 2 CC .5 CYA 40 TA 100 CH 130 PH 8.2+ (can't measure higher but I think it is judging by...

I had an algae attack last summer. TFP proved quite helpful and I got rid of it in 3-4 days. But now, I have some green. Been there a week. It is not acting like it did last year. I have the recommended test kit. And my numbers are written down at home (and I will post back when I get home...

+1 for this. I had no problems with the small difference. The gaskets seal just fine.

Excellent idea! What do you have for the inside portion of the pool?

Thanks PridgNYC. I may just have to order me one those. Looks perfect for the job. Can I assume there are female threads on the left end (according to the amazon picture)?

I would like to leave mine up. But a couple things are still nagging at me about this. I need re-level some areas, reset some legs. Intex recommends that anywhere that will experience below freezing temps to NOT leave their PVC pool up...

While I am pretty sure leaving the holes empty is fine, I too would like to know the opinion of others.

Okay. Thanks for that. I hope to do something about this week.

Hopefully I am not too vague here, but I would like to add a shut-off valve at the bottom of my skimmer. I'm attaching a couple pics. The hose is attached to a tapered fitting that is threaded into the bottom of the skimmer (hex portion is on the actual fitting). The hose is Intex that has...

I know, and understand, the benefits of a proper test kit, from reading the forum. And I have a TF100 on the way. But up until now, I've only had the 6-way test strips. It seems to be okay with respect to seeing chlorine go up and down. But the CyA is crazy. If I were to go by the chart on...

I use the 'A' paper filters. I use a hose with spray nozzle and get them pretty clean. I use 2 sets, swap out right away, then hose the dirty ones before they dry out, then put them away. I swap out every 2-3 days. My pool stays pretty clear with the paper filters. But then, I'm running 2...

Excellent! Thanks.

3rd and biggest pool yet (Intex 18'x48" Ultra Frame) and first time ever having the big green monster issue. Although I had doubts in my ability to fight it, information from this site proved true and accurate and I beat that monster inside of 4 days (plus a couple to remove the last of the...

This is good stuff. I just may do this method myself!

I have no plans (yet) other than I would like to leave it up this winter. Hoping to see the response you receive.

I sort of followed the same procedure, but my gasket was 2-piece, not butterfly. And I did not drain any water. I placed the inside frame + 1 gasket piece against the inside of liner, poked small holes for the screws, one at a time, using the frame as a guide, partially screwing the screws...

oh ya! princess auto! one of my top man stores. I started using Discounters Pool and Spa. They seem to have everything. Price is okay. I will check out their selection of vinyl cement. And while there, maybe see what they carry in vinyl material.

Never heard of Jed. No Ace hardware here (Im Canuck eh?). But I imagine my favorite pool supply probably has the right stuff.

Re: Do you need the rope at the bottom of an Intex Ultra Fra No rope came with my 18' x 48" ultra frame. If I see a problem develop I have ratchet straps handy.

Stopped at the pool place and grabbed a skimmer. Wasn't a Hayward but it seems the fittings are pretty standard. And the kit came with fittings to fit 1-1/4 and also 1-1/2. It came with a return fitting also. Pretty good I guess. Took all of an hour to get it in and working. It is obvious to me...

Stopped at the pool place and grabbed a skimmer. Wasn't a Hayward but it seems the fittings are pretty standard. And the kit came with fittings to fit 1-1/4 and also 1-1/2. It came with a return fitting also. Pretty good I guess. Took all of an hour to get it in and working. It is obvious...

For now, I will operate 2 complete water circuits. First one is the normal filter system that came with the pool (1500gph with paper filter). The second will be the thru-wall skimmer with the older 1000gph paper filter system. I won't be sharing inlets/outlets on the pool itself. Should make...

Not sure that part suits my setup. But good to know these things are out there.