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    cheap and easy extra pool heat

    Does the water flow thru the bag or just pass by on top?
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    Keeping Heat In

    If you dont care about looks and if you could find something to go over the top. What about spray foam insulation. Just a thought not sure if it would work.
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    solar panels for above ground pool

    So I am thinking of getting some solar panels for our above ground pool. Current pool is an intex 16x32 ultra frame. What I a curious about is how much will they help if I keep the solar blanket on and we have days when it is 70 and sunny and nights in the 50s. This appears to be the normal...
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    Phosphates, Lies and videotapes...(don't worry, I know phosphates are baloney)

    O man I have a bottle of phosphate remover on the shelf in the shed. One more thing that going to sit there forever.
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    Intex Ultra Frame through wall skimmer and main drains with plumb diagram

    Love the floor drain. Wish I could do that mod but i think in the midwest I would have freezing problem with the pipes.
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    Intex skimmer is horrible

    When I used that set up. I would disconnect the hose from inside the pool and pull the complete assembly out. I found that stuff was always stuck in the bottom of the skimmer.
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    Hayward Wall Skimmer Leaking Intex UltraFrame Pool

    I had the same problem. I could not believe how much I had to tighten the screws to get it to stop leaking. Did you tighten only one screw at a time or did you do each one a little and then move on to the next?
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    Best $250 ever spent!!!

    Love the movies. Is that a pool or a whirl pool with that pump?
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    New Pool Build in Miami

    Looks awesome! Let us all know when you are on vacation so we can come over and please stock the fridge. (just kidding)
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    Let the pool games begin!

    Your pool looks great. Wish I could start a business and get peoples money up front then drag my feet. Have a great time in your new pool.
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    Intex skimmer is horrible

    Throw it away and do the thru wall skimmer. This was the best thing I have don for my pool. Thanks Trouble Free Pool
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    Pump issue?

    I was thinking there was a leak but when I shut off everything and leave it overnight there is not any water on the pipes or fittings?
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    Pump issue?

    I added a new Hayward pump and sand filter and know the water returning to the pool has alot of air in it the return line is making a chugging sound. When I look in the top of the pump (were the skimmer is the water is low) and the hose going from the pump to the sand filter is not full. I have...
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    I want to add a new suction line

    Does that screw thru the liner or is it gaskets and a nut holding it on?
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    new to the sand filter world

    just under 17,000 gallons
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    I want to add a new suction line

    I have an Intex ultra frame. So far I have done the Hayward in wall skimmer and Hayward return. But I am looking to add an additional suction line. I would like to use the hole from the original Intex suction line but with out the Intex equipment. Does anyone know if Hayward makes an inlet. I...
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    new to the sand filter world

    I hooked up a new sand filter and pump today. After dealing with a cartridge filter that was to small for to long. I vacuumed the pool and the pressure went from 12 psi to about 18-20 psi. I have read that you back wash after I think its 20% rise. Could 1 vacuum job do this? ( The pool was...
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    intex ultra frame solar cover reel

    Has anyone add a solar reel to an intex ultra frame. Just ordered a cover and would like to get a reel but not sure how to mount it to the ultra frame. If not I will cut the cover into a couple of pieces but not sure if the family will take them off and put them back on being as its work.:
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    18' X 48" Intex Ultra Pool: Who can advise on leaving up year round, cold climate?

    Re: 18' X 48" Intex Ultra Pool: Who can advise on leaving up year round, cold climat I leave mine up and have for the last 3 years. I have a 16x32 ultra frame. I take off the valves, hoses and pump and put them in the basement. I live in south west Michigan and last winter was miserable with...
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    Can I move my pump and filter this far?

    Can I move my pump and filter from the side of the pool to the rear. The pool is an Intex 16x32 ultra frame. I am changing over the pump to a Hayward 1hp and a sand filter with Hayward thru wall skimmer. Intex has the pump next to the pool and I would like to hide it around the back side about...
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    adding another return intex ultra frame

    Thanks for the help
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    adding another return intex ultra frame

    Looking for any advice and what parts to add another return. I have an intex ultra frame 16x32 rectangle pool. I want to change everything over to hayward but am not sure what parts i need for the return jet. Also if adding the thru wall skimmer do you need a 2nd return if you have 2 inlets...
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    Pump stops then get code 90

    Is this an intex pump? And not pumping at all no flow out of the return or is it showing code 90 and beeping
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    sand filter and pump upgrade intex 16x32x52"

    Hayward or any other pump and sand filter just not a intex!
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    sand filter and pump upgrade intex 16x32x52"

    I posted in the above ground section and have not gotten any response I hope its ok to try here in the pumping section? I have an intex above ground 16x32x52" pool that I would like to replace the standard cartridge pump and filter with an hayward pump and sand filter or another comparable...
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    sand filter and pump upgrade intex 16x32x52"

    The valves are Intex and the thread that I have heard is a strange thread, the size is 1.5 but I have no problem if I have to modify or cut something.
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    sand filter and pump upgrade intex 16x32x52"

    I have looked everywhere for this info and I am hoping you guys can help. I would like to upgrade my Intex 16x32x52" filter and pump. It came with a swg but I would like to change it to a Hayward pump and sand filter just not sure of the size or part number. If any one else has done this and can...