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    What are you guys storing your pool in during the winter?

    The box the pool came in bit the dust and I need to take the pool down. It's a 16'x48" pool. Thanks!
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    How far can I put myy pump from my pool?

    I have a 5000gal pool and a 1/3hp pump and sand filter. If I plumb with 2in PVC how far away can I place the pump without having an issue with head pressure becoming an issue?
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    How to create a firm base in a soft area?

    I need to set up my pool in a new spot this summer. It will go where I used to plant my garden. What is a good way to make sure the ground is stable? Do I need to rent a jumping jack type of packer or something else?
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    Do above ground pools need to be bonded?

    I'm talking about Intex and the like. The instructions don't mention it.
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    Has anyone added a second skimmer and pump to the summer escapes 16' round pool?

    I run the original pump 24-7 and would like to add a second pump and filter to push water to a pool heater. I have the pump, filter unit and the hayward skimmer that was on my old intex pool. I would like to run the second pump about four or five hours a day when the sun would shine on the...
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    Has anyone added a bottom drain to an Intex pool?

    Just wondering. My intex ultra frame pool is about shot and I thought about trying it on the old one. I'm too chicken to try it on a new one. I did put a real skimmer on it last year.
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    Intex SWG problem

    I have a low salt warning. I put in the same amount of salt as I have in past years, the cell is clean. I even tried a different cell. What else could be causing the problem. I'd also like the option to run the pump longer while not running the SWG. What about running the cell on a second...
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    Taking down an intex with through the wall skimmer

    Thanks everyone for helping me have a wonderfull swim season! I've added a through the wall skimmer to my intex and need to know if I should leave it attatched when I take it down, or take it off? If I take it off will the liner shrink or stretch and holes not line up again? Thanks!
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    recomend me a solar heater that won't break the bank

    Hi all! I've had the best pool season ever, thanks to all the info I've learned here. I have an Intex 16' x 48" with SWG. I've seen some pool heaters for around 239.00 That are 2ftx 20ft panels. Do they rely work and are they worth it? Can you recommend me one to buy? Thanks!
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    Does anyone use a UV sterilizer

    Just wondered if anyone does this?
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    Has anyone built there own sand filter?

    I have a 55 gal drum converted to a sand and gravel filter for my 2400 gal pond much like this one http://www.koiphen.com/forums/showthrea ... filter-DIY I know it's a long read but it gives very good instructions.This filter works excellent. I can build one for free except for the sand. I was...
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    Putting down sand for AGP

    I've heard some people putting a couple inches of sand under there pool, but I was thinking of building a 2x4 railing up sort of like you would form up to pour concrete, and then filling it with masonry sand. The form would keep the sand from shifting. Would this be a good idea?
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    main drain

    Does anyone have an actual bottom drain in your pool? If so does it keep your pool bottom cleaner?
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    Want to add larger skimmer to an above ground pool

    My pool is an intex 16ft and I would like to upgrade the filtration by replacing my pump, filter, and skimmer. Has anyone put in a larger through the wall skimmer in one of these pools?