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Maybe black plastic is more likely to sag than a metal pole. If using aluminum with saltwater be sure to spray it with Crystal Clear to prevent corrosion.

Last year at this time my husband and I were just installing our 16' x 48" Intex AGP. We left it up, covered and running the Intex SWG through the mild southern CA winter. The water has been clear, no problem with chemistry. I may have cleaned the filter and SWG once or twice during the winter...

Beautiful! Great idea. I wish I had a deck and wedding cake steps to try this with.

I'm happy with Hayward pump and filter.

Last year my husband and I purchased an Intex 16' round from Toys or Us for around $400. Then we purchased from Amazon.com, an Intex saltwater generator, and a Hayward heavy duty motor and filter - which came to another $600. We've had it up all year with clear water and no trouble. We covered...

I landscaped with rubber mulch and I'm not happy with it. Too much dirt and debris, leaves, etc, land on top of it . If you try to blow the debris off, the rubber mulch goes with it, as it is very light. It also sticks to the bottom of your feet and you end up transporting it to areas where...

Im selling a new through the wall skimmer on this site's classifieds in the coffee bar

Check out the The Coffee Bar on this site. I just listed a Hayward through the wall Skimmer. I don't think it would work with an inflatable ring pool, though. I have an intex vacuum that connects to the intake hole on my Intex Ultra. I do have a powerful Hayward pump and filter. Take a look at...

Through the Wall - NEW Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer and Accessory Kit I purchased this 'through the wall skimmer,' a few months ago, new, on Amazon .com. Never used. By the time I decided not to install it, it was too late for a return. I'd like $40.00 but I'll take...

Southern California now has a Los Angeles River Revitalization plan in the works. We have a perfectly good river, that we could, but do not, use. Right now it is a conduit for run-off. Every time it rains one inch, L.A. throws away 7.6 billion gallons of water, which flows as quickly as...

I have an Intex Ultra Frame with SWG that's been up for almost a year. Around the top frame I can see the beginning of some very slight rust. I wipe off the metal with some clear water every now and again

We have two Gorilla pads over the original tarp. I purchased one that I thought would be too small, then I purchased another that turned out to be too big - so we ended up using both. Very soft footing! It has kept the gophers out. When filling your pool add a small amount of water to stretch...

That's a good idea! I'll probably go that route when my newly protected aluminum poles wear out.

'Just getting back to forum for the new swim season. Yes the salt water did corrode the aluminum pipe. I have another set of pipe that I will use this season. I was told by David Hoff, the inventor, to coat the pipe with clear Rust-oleum spray paint, which we did, but 'haven't used them yet...

Something to consider. Thanks, Jason!

I'm new to pool lingo. What does 80-GPM design flow rate mean in the description? Also when I run the pump on high it makes a lot of noise, it seems more than efficient enough on the lower speed - but maybe not for roof top. Product Description Hayward XStream above ground full-flow cartridge...

Thanks so much for your informative reply. I've returned the "Game SolarPro." I do have a solar cover on the pool. At 7:30 am this morning the outside temp is 58 degrees and the pool water is 68 degrees. I think we could possibly put two 4X 20 panels on the south side of our garage roof. The...

I have a 16 foot round, 5,000 gal intex ultra frame pool. It has a solar cover on it when it is not in use. The pool itself is in shade most of the day - there is bright sun 20 feet away from the pool, but the pool temperature is around 69 degrees. The pool is not close to any gas lines, so it...

For our Intex 16 foot above ground, round pool with no deck, and very little storage space, my husband and I decided to go with the Solar Roller Coverstick, by SolarFacory, to remove our solar cover. It has worked very well for us, we use it, once or twice a day, everyday. The attachment...

We have a Clear Diamond solar cover, here is the description from Amazon.com. "When seeking the best in passive solar heating for your swimming pool, look no further than this Clear Diamond solar cover. The air pockets in solar covers work to trap the sun's heat and transfer it to your pool...

I'm in hot Los Angeles, but I'm very happy with an 85 degree pool. We also have a solar cover, Clear Diamond, and if we leave it on during the day the temperature will rise 5 degrees, otherwise the temperature stays fairly consistent between 82-85 degrees.

What's the name of these steps? Thanks.

Oh, "previous pool"! You are an old hand at this pool installation stuff and I see by your signature that you're going with a steel wall pool. Did you have to get a permit? Please post some pics of your build.

Yaniv, I see you have an over the wall skimmer - I do too. Do you use your pump and skimmer when the cover is on? - - - Updated - - - I'm very interested in this cover roller - but it is so expensive...

Very nice! Thank you so much for the pictures. Getting some good ideas!

I would love to see those pictures! I have 16 foot round pool without much space around it. I don't want a reel in the middle of the pool.

Take a look at my Intex pool's installation in North Hollywood. We used Gorilla pads, very tough, impenetrable, and such a smooth bottom! Here's a tip, when you fill your pool for the first time, put just a half inch to an inch of water in the bottom and get inside and smooth out all the...

Looks like a possibility -- Thanks!

Has anyone innovated a solar cover reel for small AG pool (mine's 16' round) with no deck and not much space around the pool?

Stoked - old California surfer slang for Happy :-) Thanks laceygirl for your inspiration. I wouldn't have the nerve to install a pool without following your posts. Thanks for your help and suggestions.