above ground

Hey everyone. Never had a pool before so I’m a bit confused, and online I mostly find how to set up with regular chlorine but we have a saltwater system. Can someone guide me on what chemicals it is I’ll need to get the pool running? Also can someone recommend test strips? Are the regular ones...

Hey everyone, I’m trying to find a replacement cartridge for my aqua pro APF151PRO filter but it seems they’re not available anywhere. It looks kind of like aqua pro went out of business or was acquired and dissolved. Does anyone know of an alternative to this models 150sf cartridge filter...

Hey folks! New here to pools... My backyard is slightly sloped, so I did my best to dig down instead of build up but in the end I did purchase a hundred or so retaining wall blocks and built a retaining wall (about 12 inches high in the back), and then filled it with about 12,000 lbs of mason...

I have this Bestway flowclear sand filter/pump that came with our pool. I'm in Southwest Louisiana and struggled all last summer to keep our pool water clear. I found a used Pentair OptiFlo 1HP Vertical Above Ground Pool Pump with 3' Standard Cord 115V | EC-348196 pump (Pentair OptiFlo 1HP...

above ground oval pool, Steele wall, older model, no owners manual, inherited with home, beaded liner. In the process of changing a liner. I’m getting 48inch depth around most of the pool and 50 inch on one end. Is it preferred to round down or round up? Options are 48 inch depth and 52 inch...

We inherited this pool when we moved in. I can’t find the paperwork on it that I misplaced, but I found a sticker on the side that says “doughboy pools 1989”. It’s an above ground oval that has been great for the last 4 years, but our liner just broke. I was in the process of replacing the liner...

Hey all, We just set up an 18 foot above ground best way pool. We have swam in it in a couple times, and this time we noticed one of the top rails is slipping out of the plastic T post. I have tried to get it to lock back into place by ratcheting them together, but this is about as far as I can...

Hello, First season with a pool that came with the house we just bought. I think I’m getting close to getting things right but wanted some recommendations with chlorine and CYA. I bought a taylor K1004 test kit before coming here and didn’t realize it didn’t test CYA. Bought strips for CYA and...

Hello, We’re new homeowners and the home came with an above ground pool. I’m at the point where the equipment is set up and I’ve just started vacuuming. We have a hayward perflex ec40 DE filter and attached pump. The previous owners had a terrible cover on the pool that basically disintegrated...

I have 25 acre field behind my house. I can’t get the winter cover to not catch the wind in the winter. Has anyone used the hurricane pocket cover before? It has a center drain and don’t really want the water draining in my pool. I’ve drained the pool in the past but think I’ll leave it this...

Hello everyone, We had a terrible winter/ice storm and our resin pool couldn't withstand it. The pool manufacture won't cover the damage and told us our complete pool needs to be replaced. We had a pool guy come and say he may be able to heat up the resin pool wall and put it back to its...

I definitely want a 2 speed because I prefer running it all the time. https://lesliespool.com/hayward-w3sp15932s-powerflo-matrix-1.5-hp-dual-speed-above-ground-pool-pump-w--switch-115v/340122.html

Last night was the first really cold night and I usually run the pump at night but the automation failed. The lip that keeps this lid on was snapped off from the pressure of the ice. I know I’ll probably need a new pump (I need a variable one anyway) but I’m at a loss for what to do once this...

Closing up my above ground 24’ pool and found a rust spot with some moisture under the deck. Is there a way to repair without emptying out the pool and removing the liner? Any type of epoxy? We haven’t noticed a leak inside the pool.

Whats the best way to take the wedding cake style steps out of the above ground pool ?

Hi All, I've been trying to resolve an issue with green algae in my pool. For the past couple of weeks I've been following the SLAM guidelines documented here to the best that my schedule allows and don't seem to be making any progress. The pool isn't getting worse but it's not getting better...

Hi there, New member here; thanks for all the info I've read so far. 🙂 We have a 20+ year, 15x30, above ground pool. Purchased new j-line beaded (I think that's what it's called) liner. Correct size for sure as we have the original pool book. Cleaned up the floor and coved edges, and put down...

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question. I bought a house recently and never had a pool before. This is an above ground pool with a bottom drain. The 3-way valve is cracked so not only does it leaks, but it takes in air which makes the pump not work properly. I purchased a 3-way valve, I have the...

Can a cartridge filtered above ground pump run okay for a week on vacation? Pool size 18X48 metal frame above ground. Thanks.

We are getting ready to put up our 14ft metal frame pool, but our entire yard has a significant slope. Our plan is to build a frame and fill it with gravel to create a level spot. We will brace the low side for extra support. Is there any reason we shouldn't do it this way? What should I put...

Hey all! I have scoured the internet and have found no answers. I bought a home in October. It came with an above ground pool with a salt water filter. I know NOTHING about pools. The previous owners had drained the pool. There are a lot of trees so a ton of debris in the pool it has maybe a...

my 27' pool was installed last spring. drained it to skimmer level and covered it in fall. regular winter here in Georgia. I lost most of the water. I foolishly started re-filling then realized my error there. I have lost 5 inches in a month . Pool is now at 19". Can anyone recommend a patch...

I’m a first time pool owner. We recently bought a 27 foot round pool for our back yard. We live in South Georgia. We are excited to start this new journey of pool care and I want to do my best. Any advice is appreciated. We are about to open the pool this week we just filled it up yesterday. I...

I've had 2 seasons with a 14'x8' above ground pool and I realize now that it was just too small. We bought a Bestway Power Steel above ground pool: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G341XQ9 It was/is decent, the first year there was nothing but trouble with the pump, second year, bought an Intex...

I'm looking for a mesh cover for a 13x25 above-ground rectangle pool My pool is a Laguna, I think Would an oversized oval work? Looking at online pool stores they only have 'above-ground' covers in oval Above-ground covers look like a ratchet cable would help secure it There are 'in-ground'...

Hi all, I have a 22" above ground Coleman pool with the 2 inlet openings. One of those is the basic typical inlet with the cover over it that stops large things from being sucked in. The other is hooked up to my intex skimmer. I am using an intex sand filter/pump. The problem arises when I go...

I have a Coleman 18x 48 above ground steel frame pool. The problem is the cover that came with is 'ok'... But.. It seems to be only just big enough to cover it and not enough big to go over the sides down far enough to maintain a good 'grab'on it before it lets go and starts falling back into...

So I want to ditch liquid chlorine (for the most part, I think you still need a bit with a SWCG and in case needing to SLAM?) and live the salt water life. There are a ton of options out there but you guys are the ones I trust so I am looking for recommendations. Also, all of my plumbing is flex...

I have the new intex pool with the new t-joint design and i am having problems getting the last T-joint connected, I have tried everything i can think of but it i cannot get it to connect i can't seperate the 2 top rails far enough to get the t-joint into the last top rail....PLEASE...

I am in the process of setting up an above ground Coleman circular 22ft pool. I have seen on several forums that the two-foot square interlocking exercise mats are ideal to put under above ground pools and give a nice soft cushion to stand on. I have ordered some that are one inch thick. When...