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    Hard Plumbing fitting ? (2" pvc to pump)

    Hi all, I am in the middle of getting my pool setup, and I am running 2" pvc to hard plumb. My pump is a Tidal Wave 2 speed, and I currently have it setup to be used with my old intex. so, the pump has adapters that screw in and accept the intex flex hoses. I am converting it to the 2" pvc...
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    New Above Ground Pool Install, Plumbing ? (heater, swg)

    Hi all, going from an intex to a dougboy. I have alot of work to do to reprep the site, level, ect..... So, I am trying to figure out where I want to put my pump, sgm, and sand filter, along with mostly hard plumbing the pool with pvc. The wife is also having me put in a heater. So, was...
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    Liner's for above ground - questions

    HI, all. I decided my intex ultra has had it. I found an older, but in good shape doughboy 18'x48". it needs a new liner. with all the resin shortages, liners are getting hard to find, but places have orders coming in. Any recommendations on brand/thickness? 20mil/20gauge 25 gauge? I am...
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    Intex SWG issues/parts - Moving forward recomendations

    Hi all. I have been running the typical intex above ground ultra pools for a number of years now. I live in Wisconsin, so we normally only get 3-4-4 months of use based on our yard for pool temps. My issues are with my latest intex Krystal Clear saltwater system. it was purchased on...
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    Pump/filter Suggestions for an Intex Ultra Frame w/SWG

    Hi all, just got the pool put back up last week, filled with H2O, and finally got a chance to get the pump and SWG all set up, new o-rings, etc... One problem, my pump dosen't work. Must have been the 60+ days of -0° weather this past winter. (pump was dry before storing) Anyways, I am new to...
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    ? on using PVC pipe/standard plumbing materials on an Intex system

    Hi all, new here. Been trying to figure some things out, but not much time to do so. I have a Ø18'x52" ultra frame SWG setup with the stock pump. I'm in Wis. so the water stays cold until mid july. I did see a video on making a solar heater for it, which is easy enough to do. My questions...