26' X 52" Intex Ultra Frame Install
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Thanks. Once it warms up a little more, I get to do my first SLAM, I have a bit of algae due to owner neglect in the fall, ha ha. Looks like you enjoy yours as much as we do ours, looking at your signature! My neighbor/BIL has a traditional 27' pool, and his kids spent the end of the summer in ours instead.
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My pool 2 weeks ago....
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Day 3
1 week
Week 2. I can't reach the whole way across to vacuum, the water is below 60 again. I got in once when it was 65. I have been brushing and holding the chlorine level steady, until it gets warm enough to get in and finish it off. Been back washing every few days. PH steady at 7.2. It seems to like to stay low. (No pucks!) TA about 70. Cya is around 25, I need to add some more soon.
I didn't cover the pool, there were some leaves most of the wknter. The algae appeared late fall. Mildest winter I can ever remember.
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Ouch..........just a bit of the green menace
With the mild winter we had, I honestly thought it would be worse. It barely froze over. Maybe had a slab of ice 3" at most for a little bit. The previous winter it would have froze solid the whole winter, it was so cold!
I'm close to completion, just wish it would stay warm enough to get the water tolerable to get in and finish the cleaning.
I'm close to completion, just wish it would stay warm enough to get the water tolerable to get in and finish the cleaning.
That's the most green I've had since finding TFP in 2012, ha.
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The sun finally came.out today. I'm almost there! Not quite, but almost.....
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Looks good!
I have mine covered. I'm going to pull the solar off n run the pump for an hour n throw it back on.
I have mine covered. I'm going to pull the solar off n run the pump for an hour n throw it back on.
Hey PAGirl! Very nice setup and deck! Couple questions though... does one need to actually do the crushed rock base? We are getting ready to set our up this weekend. Ground is level, planned a some sand for minor leveling.
And about the green, is that normal if you leave it up over winter as we plan to do the same. TIA for any info or tips ;-)
And about the green, is that normal if you leave it up over winter as we plan to do the same. TIA for any info or tips ;-)
Re: 26' X 52" Intex Ultra Frame Install
Thanks!I think I went green because I didn't cover it. If I recall, we had quite a few rainy days in the fall, so I stopped tending to the pool. It went green before winter, so I just left the cover off.
I don't think you would have to do the crusher rock if you have a solid base of dirt. Our soil is pretty rocky, so I figured the crusher would help some by making it more solid. I would definitely recommend the pavers under the legs.
Thanks!I think I went green because I didn't cover it. If I recall, we had quite a few rainy days in the fall, so I stopped tending to the pool. It went green before winter, so I just left the cover off.
I don't think you would have to do the crusher rock if you have a solid base of dirt. Our soil is pretty rocky, so I figured the crusher would help some by making it more solid. I would definitely recommend the pavers under the legs.
Re: 26' X 52" Intex Ultra Frame Install
Here is the sidewalk we made this weekend. Still need to tidy up the dirt a bit amd and level a few a little better. Nothing fancy, but couldn't pass up the sale, $1. per block.
Here is the sidewalk we made this weekend. Still need to tidy up the dirt a bit amd and level a few a little better. Nothing fancy, but couldn't pass up the sale, $1. per block.
Finally found a sign for the pool area I liked, and never shared a picture of the lights we put up.
Lastly, a picture of water at night, with the flash: (not me, it's my son and his GF)
Lastly, a picture of water at night, with the flash: (not me, it's my son and his GF)
Hi pool looks great. Did you leave it up all year how did it do. Wondering if you are on well or city I have a little rust also thanks
I left it up last winter, uncovered. It was fine. Might cover it this year, though, to keep the leaves, etc. out. I am on municipal water, but it's a rural one and we are at the end of the line, so our water isn't that great.