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  1. Reaper2

    Where do Intex pools fail?

    I have an Intex Ultra Frame Pool 18' x 52" round that was bought and installed in 2014. we replaced all the framing this year using an Intex Ultra XTR Frame pool parts that was bought directly on Intex's Website. I replaced the pump 3 years ago with a Heyward 1 Hp pump, I still use the Sand...
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    Intex prism leg sleeves and new t - joints

    I am happy I just happened to log in today. I have an Intex Ultra Frame Pool 18' x 52" round. We have had this pool since 2014. I had to replace all the framing this year. I just went on their website and ordered framing for an Ultra XTR Frame pool. the parts are slightly different but when put...
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    Vacuuming intex pool- help needed

    Yes, the suction on the standard setup is lacking a proper vacuum to clean with. I have an intex 18x52 ultra frame and I converted mine to a wide mouth skimmer and hard plumbed it with 2" pvc. The flow increased drastically which also helped with the suction for the vacuum. The only other idea...
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    Yet another extension cord issue..

    I have been using a very heavy duty outdoor use 50' extension cord on my pool for 2 seasons now. Reason was originally was due to the fact that the only outside outlet was 55' away from the pool. I had intended to run a power line out to an outlet near the pool this year but having a motorcycle...
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    Adding a Hayward Thru-the-Wall Skimmer to Intex Metal Frame Pool (PICS!

    K9, I did just that last year. It has been the best upgrade that I have done to me Intex 18' X 52" Ultra frame pool to date. here is the pictures to show what I did. Pool Plumbing Pictures Slideshow by reaper1964 | Photobucket ... I hope this helps ! Also, I read somewhere on here that on a...
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    Taking the hard plumbed plunge

    Here is all the pictures I have of how I hard plumbed my Intex Ultra frame 18' x 52" pool last year. I did this when I decided to add a Heyward wide mouth skimmer to the pool due to the fact that the stock skimmer Intex uses on this pool is useless ! I used 2" PVC mostly, except where I had to...
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    Recommendation for an Above Ground Pool Slide

    well, I am going to put my 2 cents worth into this conversation. First, I can say from experience that all you have to do is set a dedicated water line from your return line to the top of the slide to take care of any issues one might have with sticking to the slide. And second, as long as you...
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    Hayward Skimmer installation - location on Intex

    I guess I should of mentioned that I replaced the eye at the inlet with a diverter. It diverts the water flowing back into the pool to the left, up against the wall so the flow follows the pool wall and creates the whirlpool effect. Then I added a Confer Skim-It leaf skimmer that mounts to the...
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    New above ground oval 18x33 install

    I have been reading this for 4 pages and I just cannot believe that you have not posted pictures of this idiot's Crucifixion yet ... God knows it would take an Army of men to hold me back from doing just that if it was me in your shoes ! You have my respect for not losing your total cool over this !
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    Hayward Skimmer installation - location on Intex

    Here is what I did to my 18' x 52" Intex. I used the original intake as an additional inlet to add a fountain made of PVC for fun with my Grandkids. I don't use it very much. When I relocate the pool location to the other side of the yard next year I am thinking of using that port as a vacuum...
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    Looking for a skimmer for my pool (22 x 54") Intex pool

    I had one of those that came with my Intex 18' x 52" round Ultra Frame Pool I purchased last year. It never worked as it was supposed to. After struggling with it for 2 months I finally broke down and bought a Hayward wide mouth thru the wall skimmer. I knew that I could install it and was...
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