Does Intex pool 8*30 worth it?
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It is deep enough to swim laps.
That's the depth mine is. It is fine for laps. I have a rectangular pool.
I'm sorry, but a bigger pump IS NOT always better.
The correct size pump is always better.
cfherrman
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Use the seasonal pool guide for a small pool, oto and pH is all that is needed if you want too
Haha, correct. EXCEPT when you're talking about the ridiculous little cartridge pumps that come with the Intex type pools.
cfherrman
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The "big" paper filter one that came with my pool was plenty and I used it two years, well I cut off the paper filter and used a 175# sand filter
Wow, now that's dedication.
We succumbed to buying new filters, till we had 6 leftovers (because I didn't throw them away) and I started washing them. The ex had probably tossed at least 4 by then. Eventually discovered TFP and a couple seasons later moved to a sand filter. My life became less wet every few days (spraying those out is the worst) and tedious. OK, life became dry.
That little pump pushed through a sand filter? wow! I never thought of that. The other day when I thought I burnt up my pump I was ready to dig out that toy pump and filter that came with the pool and use it to keep the water circulating until I could get a new "big" pump.
cfherrman
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Yeah it's the one that comes with the 24' Intex, roughly .4 hp and would go 7 to 12 psi or something like that.
The pump I used before was 1/3hp and would go 5 to 10 psi (or close to it).
For general circulation you don't need much, look at all the people with vsp running on a low speed they are basically derating the hp. The problem with low hp single speed is vacuuming, but a robot takes care of that.
The pump I used before was 1/3hp and would go 5 to 10 psi (or close to it).
For general circulation you don't need much, look at all the people with vsp running on a low speed they are basically derating the hp. The problem with low hp single speed is vacuuming, but a robot takes care of that.
cfherrman
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thefloatqueen
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Not sure what you mean by healing, but as far as water temperatures go, I find 80 degrees Fahrenheit or more the most enjoyable for swimming although others prefer lower. I was in my pool yesterday brushing the walls when the water temperature was only 72 degrees and I was perfectly fine once my body adjusted. For kids swimming, I consider this too low, though. I was in direct sun doing manual labor which is likely why I was comfortable. Get a solar cover as well to help with maintaining and/or increasing water temperature and controlling evaporation.
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