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I just can't even. This is my first weekend back from a 2 week vacation. I decided to check stock on the pools in target and the store I bought mine from showed stock available. I said... Hey what the heck I'll drive over and see. It's been a few weeks maybe they have one and it's marked down...

Oh wow! I was hoping you'd come back and not leave us hanging! Welcome back. I'm seriously looking forward to more pictures!

I never used an adapter. I used to just unscrew the piece on the wall that the short skimmer-to-wall hose was attached to then just stick the end of my vacuum hose right in the hole in the pool. It's not a perfect fit but the pump suction holds it in. As a matter of fact, even though I've...

*note* OP signature updates shows 12'x24'x52" rectangle. That's going to be much more than 1700 gallons. I can't input much right now, I'm typing from the phone but I'm going to strongly recommend you get yourself a decent test kit. One that's recommended on this site. (TF-100 or Taylor...

Well, for Target I just use the buy/buy/return method. LOL If it goes cheaper and they still have one, (whatever it is) I just buy it again and return it with the first (higher) receipt. That toys r us deal is incredible! Toys r us around here doesn't show that they're carrying them. :( I...

That settles it! The target intex ultra frame 18x48 got marked down today! I went to the closest store that I knew had it in stock to check. And it was marked 30% off which makes it $349. The box was a little mashed as it can be with these big expensive things. Last week I had seen another store...

It seems like the frames would be made out of the same materials based on type not size. I'm definitely thinking about just buying the coleman from Walmart. It's such a good price. If prefer 18x52 so I feel like I'm getting an upgrade but the cheapest I've found it is $599 and... Nervous about...

Saw the coleman 18x48 power frame (the one like the ultra frame) in a local Walmart for 299 and I'm very tempted. That's 200 less than the target intex ultra frame 18x48 $499. When I was on the Walmart website looking at reviews I got very nervous because there were several that were pretty...

That's such a good deal! I really want the 18x52 ultra frame but it's really expensive everywhere I find it. I found one place that has it for $599 and I'm considering it. Saw some discussions about buying one online vs. locally and potential issues that could arise if it arrives damaged. That...

Do you have any kmart stores going out of business near you? There are 2 closing near me which both have an intex ultra frame 20x48 for $369 (!!!) and I'm doing everything I can to stop myself from buying one. I need to replace my metal frame 18x48 and I'm looking to switch to an ultra frame...

I have the leave canister too. I put it between the second and third section of hose. (from the pool side)

+1 for getting those pavers level with the ground. It's a pain in the neck but it wouldn't be good to put that much stress on that bottom seam or the frame for that matter.

I don't cover mine except with my leaf net if it's going to be stormy or possibly if I'm going out of town..

If you were excited about the brightly colored test strips just wait until you get your kit! Color drops and swirling and colors magically changing? Now *that's* fun stuff! lol But seriously, if you enjoyed the colors of the test strips, you're gonna like the TF-100 even more! :-) Mad...

Wow! I'm following this one. :-) So sorry that you're having such troubles to start! I just wanted to encourage you with a look to the future... I have a similar pool. Mine's bigger but still the metal frame type (mine is intex and somewhere around or over 10 years old! :shock: - the end is...

Just to clarify, you are turning the pump off before switching your multiport to backwash, correct? Never turn the multiport handle on the filter when the pump is on... Should be power off - turn to backwash - power on for backwash - power off - turn to rinse - power on for rinse - power off -...

Run that test on your CYA first it might be higher than 90. It would be best to replace water to lower it so it's easier to maintain. You can add a whole lot of bleach, slowly, one jug at a time as long as you're not going above your SLAM level. That will depend on the CYA. You could add...

Hi! Just a quick reply to get you started.... Which testing kit are you using? My question is going to be in reference to your CYA reading. In the extended test kit directions - See number 8. There are instructions for testing your water if the cya is 90 or above. Have you seen/done that...

For the time being... Imgur is working for me. Technically their site says they don't support 3rd party either so it's a gamble... Might be worth it for a temporary fix.. :)

Hi there! I'm just lurking around and reading here. It looks to me like you're doing an excellent job now that you have your kit. It hasn't been that long since you started your SLAM. Your readings from yesterday look to me like you're doing just what you're supposed to do. Test frequently and...

Just butting in for a minute. The CYA test is the only one that is picky about where you do it. It should be done outside in bright daylight with the sun behind you, shaded by your body (not direct sun) and viewed at waist level. You mentioned you were doing your tests inside so I wanted to...

Do you already have a proper test kit with the FAS/DPD chlorine test? If you don't have the proper kit you'll be running in circles (and possibly wasting chemicals until you can dose accurately)

I have the same stuff. Last time I bought it was just labeled stabilizer this year they added "salt water". Makes no sense. It's like they're deliberately trying to confuse people. It's working! Thankful for TFP where we can all learn to look past the crazy advertising and see the products for...

I didn't actually move anything. My pictures are still at photobucket but blocked (I don't have all that many). I just went to imgur and signed up and uploaded the 7 or 8 I needed to fix my one pvc tray holder thread. Haven't decided what to do beyond that. Is there a way to find out how much...

Best thing about 6700 gallons and 8.25% bleach? It's really easy to calculate. 10 oz = 1FC Just a random tip from someone with the same size pool! :-) I have a measuring cup that I marked with a sharpie at 10 oz, and 20 oz. I am usually going from 4 to 6 every day. Just did it as a matter of...

I went to imgur last night and signed up. I fixed the pics in my "pvc tray holder" thread since there were only 7 or 8. I'm glad it wasn't a huge build thread! What a pain. Took me a few minutes to figure out imgurs sizing options but in the end I found it to be pretty user friendly. I have...

My email came at 12:29am (June 30). I noticed that one of my posts (about the pvc tray holder I "invented") is on pinterest. (I'm famous?) So I thought maybe that's how they....found me. Sneaky. But since they found chief's pictures too...maybe just coincidence. Or maybe we're both famous!

Same Here! I was just about to post about it and decided to search first. Got the email. Did you go see how much they want before you get 3rd party hosting?? 399.99. A. Year. Um, No??? So, all my pictures are gone (from my posts). Anyone know if I can use my amazon prime photos uploads for...

Hi! I feel like a stranger. I haven't posted in forever here! I had to slow down, It was too addictive. :-p I just wanted to chime in with some encouragement. I have essentially the same pool. Mine is the very old intex version. As a matter of fact, I may be able to win some kind of contest...

I saw it and it's sad that this can even be allowed to happen and worse that in this level there is not someone there that knows how to fix it ASAP. Seriously. This is ridiculous. Sent from my pretty nifty brand new LG V10