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    Wide Mouth Skimmer OK on a 20' Intex?

    Great to hear! Got any pics?
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    I Need Stairs. What kind do you like?

    I've been searching CL for a while with no luck. I would hate to oder new ones and end up with some that are all shaky like the Intex ladder.
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    Wide Mouth Skimmer OK on a 20' Intex?

    Good to hear. After ordering I was thinking I should have gone with the small one. Not really sure if the wide mouth is an advantage or not.
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    Wide Mouth Skimmer OK on a 20' Intex?

    I have this skimmer on order. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002KMIK26/ref ... 25410_item Will it be ok on a 20' Intex, or should I get the standard sized one? Thanks for the help.
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    I Need Stairs. What kind do you like?

    I am planning on building a deck soon to access my pool. I have small kids and they tend to spend a lot of time hanging on the ladder. What are some sturdy stairs that are made to screw to a deck? I'd like to spend 200-300. Thanks
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    Help a Rookie with new pool

    How long after adding bleach and acid is it safe to swim? Ok to swim while the CYA is dissolving?
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    Help a Rookie with new pool

    How long does it take for the CYA to lower the PH? Maybe I should just wait a few days before adding muriatic.
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    Help a Rookie with new pool

    So I need to go buy some stabilizer from Wally World and some muratic acid to bring the PH down. Then I need to wait a week for the CYA level to register on my test and in the meantime try and keep the FC level up. Does that sound right?
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    Help a Rookie with new pool

    It the liquid stabilizer faster/easier? Is it safe to assume my CYA is 0 since I have not added anything. I'd like to calculate how much I need.
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    Help a Rookie with new pool

    I just completed the setup of my 20 x 52 Intex. It has been filled since Sunday. I recieved my TF-100 yesterday, but I did not get home until late and have not used it other than PH and chlorine. The chlorine looks to be low around .5-1. The PH is high at 8.2. I have not added anything to my...
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    Need inexpensive quality pool suggestions!

    Mine came with the 1600 sand filter. Did y'all have that or the cartridge?
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    Underlay - Extruded Polystyrene - Above Ground Pool - Intex

    Re: Underlay - Extruded Polystyrene - Above Ground Pool - In What foam did you use? Did you use blocks under the legs? I'm thinking dig my blocks in until about 1/2 inch inch above grade then sped thin layer of masonry sand. Then foam and tarp that came with it.
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    Need inexpensive quality pool suggestions!

    Ended up going with a 20' Intex for now. Thanks for the help guys!
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    Underlay - Extruded Polystyrene - Above Ground Pool - Intex

    Re: Underlay - Extruded Polystyrene - Above Ground Pool - In I'm basically at the same point. Worked all day today with the sod cutter. Have a guy with a Bobcat scheduled in the morning after seeing how much work leveling this thing will be. I have concrete blocks I planned on digging in and a...
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    Need inexpensive quality pool suggestions!

    What do you guys think about this? Said he would take 800. We it was resin so I could use saltwater. http://houston.craigslist.org/for/3849584443.html Or should I get this? 22' Intex http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix;jse ... ISSIONTIME
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    Need inexpensive quality pool suggestions!

    Re: Need inexpensive pool suggestions! Have been searching CL nonstop but not sure how good some of those pools are after sitting in someone's yard for 5 years or so.
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    Need inexpensive quality pool suggestions!

    Please give me your recommendations for an inexspensive pool option that is not total junk. I was just about to pull the trigger on a 3K pool setup and the wife is not wanting to spend but about half that. This started out as planning for a 20' Intex and grew from there. I don't want to spend...
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    Help with new pool package

    What does the two speed do for you?
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    Help with new pool package

    I am in the process of selecting a pool and equipment package for my family. I think I have decided on the 20' Matrix. I want to run a saltwater system. I am having dificulty seteling on a filtration system. I know everyone has thier favorite. I was leaning toward a sand filter. Should I do a...