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we removed all grass, leveled the dirt, then added 1/2" of sand and packed and packed. then leveled and left it while we got a huge rain storm, then leveled again. then we put up landscaping border to 'contain' the sand. maybe I should put up pics. lol

not bending, sorry. Tilting inward, yes. and they do seem to be moving slightly since we put it up. we had 4 kids in it yesterday, so I am guessing this was why.

Thanks as always! you guys are so helpful!

it's brand new! the legs are mostly straight, but there are a couple that are slightly bending inward.

The T bars on our metal frame pool are really creaking when people move in the pool, is that normal? It's freaking me out a bit, especially as a couple legs are not perfectly straight. They lean in very slightly. the pool is level (we checked!)

That's a great idea! Thank you :)

Thanks! I'm using the 6 way test for right now. So it has a vial, color chart and a bunch of different bottles for drops.

Our pool is up! I tested Ph and Chlorine and they were spot on. The acid is filtering through the sock. Daughter is happily swimming :) So do I test anything else? What do you from day two and on? So, my daily schedule now that we've 'opened' the pool. Thanks!

I am so frustrated. I'm sorry to keep pestering about this but my volume measurements are now all wrong. The website from which we bought the pool said it was 2,000 gallons. It's not. It's 2,900 gallons. It's an oddball size that only Target carries and I am regretting buying this instead of the...

Thanks, Kim!

oh doop. lol. Totally misread that. I have since purchased some borax, so I think I am set if PH is off. So for stabilizer I am using that cool sock trick and will use the correct amount. Thanks, Richard and all! p.s. It's still filling. slooooooooowly. :)

we've had some bad weather here so the pool has been sitting empty until today. ugh!!! I have another question while it is filling with water :) So once it's filled, we turn on the filter, then add: 3/4 of 8.25% clorox 1/2 cup of Stabilizer - cyanuric acid then test after how long? we use...

This is perfect! Step by step is just what I needed. thank you!!

I swear I have a brain. I've read getting started but I am actually more confused now. lol We have it all set up. We can't fill it though until I get the adapters - supposed to be here tomorrow. In the meantime tell me about salt. How much do we need for 2,000 gallons? Where do we buy the...

Thanks for the info! :)

Can anyone tell me why we should use it?

We decided to dig down a good 6" and remove all the grass and then fill with sand. It looks good and we are almost done with final leveling. My question is - do you put a tarp over the sand? Or just put the pool right on the leveled sand? Please keep in mind this pool is small (13x39) and only...

Thanks, everyone!

Great job! and thanks for the info! This is all VERY new to me and there is a lot of info here, so I will be sure to read (but will probably still have questions. lol)

We ordered all of the 'stuff' and I read through pool school. This may become clear once we start the set-up, but I have some questions :) our set-up/order: Intex 13" x 39" upgrade to Intex 1,000 GPH pump upgrade to Intex small 7,000 Gallon saltwater system (ordered adapters for 1.25" hoses to...

Thanks to both of you! I appreciate the info and advice.

We ended up with the 13x39 Intex sold by Target because anything taller would have been too much for our young child. It turns out this is an oddball pool size sold only by Target and when I called Intex to be sure we purchased all of the correct components that would work with the pool, they...

lol. I was one of those 'I will never get an above-ground pool' people since we live in a beachy area. But my child has weak legs and the ocean can be a little much for her. So we are hopeful an above ground pool will build up her leg strength (and confidence). Thanks for having me! I already...