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Thanks for the input. I am going to do some research on those two brands. I know that just about any pump and filter will be more expensive than Intex. I am trying to get away from Intex. My pre-filter assembly broke last year, it was impossible to get a new pre-filter from intex (I couldn't...

I have already talked to the 2 pool supply stores within driving distance, both have said that any pump they could sell me would be too strong for my existing filter. I talked to them last year and don't remember their exact reason behind it, I just know that they said my only option to replace...

Maximum Working Pressure : 3.5 bar (50 psi) Maximum Flow Rate : 10030 liters/hour (2650 gallons/hour) Filtering Media Quantity : No 20 silica sand 45Kg (100 Lbs) or glass sand 32Kg (70 Lbs) Sorry for leaving that out. I knew I was forgetting something in my original post.

After swimming season last year, my current pump locked up and stopped working. I took it apart hoping that I could fix it, with no luck. The pump is a part of the Intex Krystal Clear Pool Sand filter. I know that I can't just get a new pump for this, I would have to purchase a whole new sand...

Thanks for all the help. As far as ordering the parts from Intex, I was attempting to go ahead and place the part on backorder (knowing that it would be at least three weeks before I could get one). The customer service agent stated that that was not possible. If I wanted to order a part, I...

I have a Intex Sand Filter Pump (model number SF20110). My pre-filter assembly is cracked and leaks water, this kind of throws a wrench into keeping my pool clean due to the fact that I have to close the valves every day after the pump runs to keep from losing water (it will leak about 2 or 3...

Yea, it looks like most people just use the PoolMath webpage. Don't get me wrong, that's a handy tool and I like it. But I like coding, so I wrote my own native app, haha. I even added a feature that lets me keep track of what chemicals I have added. And it lets me email my test results to...

Thanks for all of the suggestions. I had to work 24 hours on Saturday, so I was planning on coming home Sunday morning and getting straight to work. Apparently my parents and girlfriend had worked on the pool all day on Saturday (I think they're ready to go swimming). This is what I came home...

I went out and bought all of the stuff for a manual vacuum, but I don't think it will hook up to the "stock" skimmer that is on the Intex pool. From what I've seen on the forums, I would need to convert the skimmer to an in-wall skimmer to be able to use a manual vacuum (other than the supplied...

Just an update. Started draining the pool last night. I got it down about half way (while scrubbing the walls). Stopped at around half, that way I can continue draining and scrubbing tomorrow. I don't want it to be completely empty for too long in fear of the wind collapsing it. Hopefully all...

So, I downloaded the Pool Calculator, didn't like it. So I wrote my own! Haha still testing it to make sure it works correctly. Added a feature to where it will keep track of all of your tests and let you import them into the pool math calculations. Haven't decided if I will publish it or not...

:( Sadly, no updates to report. It seems like every time I think I will have enough time to work on the pool, something more urgent comes up that needs my attention. I have no clue when I am going to be able to work on it now. May is a pretty busy month at both of my jobs. Draining and refilling...

Well sadly, I haven't had a chance to work on it too much. Gonna start the cleanup strong on Sunday now that I've got the pH close to right (I'll have it down to 7.2 before Sunday). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Woohoo! After 112 oz of muriatic acid, I have finally gotten the pH down to 7.5 (and TA down to 30). I'm gonna continue working on it. I think I read somewhere on here that you should drop the pH down to 7.2 prior to SLAMing since the chlorine will raise the pH a little. Do I need to have the TA...

Yea, I tried to read all of the Pool School topics before I even thought about touching the pool. This site is QUITE helpful, I think I would be pulling my hair out by now, if not for this site and the help of so many knowledgable people! So like I've already said, many thanks to all of you!

Thank you for pointing that out, I read it in the other thread that you suggested. It should shorten the timeline on correcting the pH.

Just tested again (around 8am EDT). Still > 8.2. I'll add more after work today. Thanks for pointing out that thread, looks similar to my situation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've been testing at all daylight hours. No specific time. I will try first thing in the morning and report back. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yes, I have this. I couldn't have imagined the difficulty I would have experienced trying to remove all of the (floating) leaves with a regular skimmer. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I am using the chlorine, borate, pH block that comes with the TF100 test kit. The kit is right at one week old. I'm only using the pH side for now because I know my chlorine is zero, and it won't change until I start SLAMing. Here's what I do : Rinse the block (with the pool water). Hold my...

Ok, thank you for that. His theory sounded plausible, but I wanted to run it past this community first. My plan was to work on the pH throughout the week (since I only have a few daylight hours after work to work on the pool after work during the week). And then tackle the SLAM, vacuum, and...

Ahh thank you, I can't believe I skipped that part of pool school. Looking at that, I have the Pool Rover Junior. That machine (I haven't personally used it, it was left behind) looks like it will do a good job of keeping the pool clean, but I doubt that it is strong enough for the cleanup that...

Ok, that makes sense. I've done a quick search in the forums and it appears a majority of the topics concerning pool cleaning is in regards to robot's. I currently have a small robot (I couldn't tell you a name or model at the moment). It's an electronic robot that doesn't attach to the pump, it...

Just to keep you updated. I'm still trying to get the pH right. Added another 20oz of muriatic acid (up to 80oz in so far), still reading > 8.2 pH. A friend suggested that I may need to start vacuuming the pool first, that the muriatic acid is attacking the solids that may be in the bottom of...

Yea I wrote this before I looked at the source. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Has anyone ever thought of an iOS application and/or android application? I know about the Tapatalk app for the forum section, but was thinking more about the PoolMath program and related information. I think it would work nicely on a native app for the phone. It works on the phone browser, I...

Hey all. I have already posted in the "Defeating Algea" section (Dark Green Pool) before I saw this one, so I'll post here too. I moved into my brothers old house, where they had a pool. So I am a new pool owner jumping into the deep end. I've never taken care of a pool and it's a little...

Ok, was just concerned that it appeared to be getting darker (higher pH). And I know that muriatic acid can be so e strong stuff. Didn't want to be putting too much in. Thanks, I will keep y'all updated. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk