Keeping pool clean

[MrBusses]

I have an Intex 28211EH 12ft x 30in Metal Frame pool that I've had for 2 years now and its been a great pool, but even with a cover on it still gets dirty and I have to clean it before every use. I upgraded from the original 530g/h pump it came with to a 1000 and now I actually run both of them, the 1000 runs the skimmer that hangs on the side the other one just filters water. The water stays clean but when it rains dirt and other debris get though the drain holes in the cover and settle to the bottom.

Should I look at upgrading to a larger pump if so which one? are there any automatic cleaners that I can use with my existing set up to help keep it clean?

 

[cowboycasey]

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[MrBusses]

I use the intex rechargeable pool vacuum now and that works fine for doing it manually. Are there any automatic ones that work with these smaller intex pools that don't cost $300+?

 

[parteecia]

I have a sub $100 vacuum that hooks up to the intake and works well (in my sig). I run it as needed. Cantilevered umbrellas over my pool help keep stuff out and the water cool.

Sometimes I enjoy making a whirlpool to catch the debris easier and then ride the resulting lazy river as a reward.

 

[MrBusses]

It would seem that if I want to run an automatic vacuum I am going to need to upgrade my pump.

 

[parteecia]

I don't remember if I ran a vacuum on an original pump (4th pool over about 30 years). You could try it first. This is my first pool with dual intakes. When I installed the better pump with skimmer I ended up plugging one of the intakes for increased flow in the open one.

 

[MrBusses]

Im only running a 1000 gph pump almost every vacuum i looked at needs 1500 gph to run I found 1 that is 1000 min but didnt have good reviews

 

[parteecia]

If you're adventurous I would suggest trying the vacuum with the pump you have to see if it works for you. It won't hurt anything. If it turns out that you need a new pump (sorry) hopefully you still come in cheaper than the $300 vacuum. And you'll be able to run the pump for less time if you like.

 

[parteecia]

Or if you don't mind shade, you could put a big EZup canopy over the whole pool. I did that for awhile (not good at being in the sun) until I preferred the flexibility of 3 cantilevered umbrellas.

 

[jeffchap]

The best thing I ever did was add a Hayward through the wall skimmer. The Intex skimmers are only slightly better than worthless, and everything that lands in your pool is going to end up on the bottom eventually. A through the wall skimmer does a much better job of keeping stuff cleaned off the water surface.

 

[MrBusses]

yeah unless something flows directly in its path it doesnt pick anything up