Forum: Above-Ground Pool Construction & Repair

Hello everyone, I have been looking at above ground pools locally and online. I really like the 16x32 oval desert Spring made by Doughboy, but...

I am replacing my above ground liner and am considering a pad for the bottom. Does anyone have any experience with these? When the pool was...

Newbie on the site! Looks like lots of good info. I'm in the process of having a 24' found AGP installed. I've done some preliminary digging and...

I like the look of this pool and have funding to go ahead, but I cannot find ANY customer comments or user reviews. Can anyone help? Who would you...

I just acquired a used 4 year old Siverado Desert 18x33 AGP that is very good condition but would like to replace a few parts while it is...

We have been debating how to level our ground for our new 15' x 48" Intex above ground metal frame swimming pool. We have heard many do's and don'ts...

I am casually considering building a wooden pool. It will have about (16) vertical 4x4 posts as the main supports secured to cement footers about 3...

I would greatly appreciate the opinions of current above-ground pool owners - this forum is such a wealth of information, and I know if there's...

My head is spinning! My mind was set on buying a used pool from craigslist but after some researching (warranty is void if moved) and negative...

Hi! Here's my question: My husband and I bought a home with an existing decked-in above ground pool. We want to replace the steps that were here...

I live in Massachusetts and was the victum of the dreaded "ice shift..liner rip" problem. Now we have to put in a new liner, I guess they probably...

Hi folks, First I just wanted to thank the administrators and creators of this awsome forum that seems to have a huge bank of...

I bought a home in November that has an in ground pool. I am new to this and I am a bit lost. I have just started the pool up for the year and I...

Just bought a home, money super tight so I am considering two options. The first and cheapest option is getting a used above ground pool off of...

I am trying my first post here. Wanted to do a pool but my yard has a terrible slope. Wanted to install a retaining wall but everyone said it would...

Hi I just bought a house with an above ground pool. My first pool. The deck is old, not safe and needs to be upgraded. I want to make it bigger and...

This week I'm taking care of my friend's Intex AG, 6000 gallon pool, and I have a question about the skimmer because it's WAY different than on my IG...

I have a Intex 24'. I sorta hate my skimmer. The kids knock it off all the time, and the vac attachment is absolutely rediculous. It has a sock about...

I recently installed an AGP on my sloped back yard. I built a 2 ft. retaining wall out of railroad timbers and backfilled with dense grade aggregage...

I just had a doughboy AGP 18' installed with a deluxe skimmer. I also have a hayward sand pump, that I had previously. The issue I have is, there...

Hi, first post, great forums. Putting everything together this winter for an AG pool purchase and install in spring 2011. We have a large yard...

winterized 5 gallon chlorine baking soda last weekend got some very unseasonal hot days and very windy on fri 80 k wind burst now today sun...

First off, I apologize if this is the wrong place to post this.....but once you read it, you will understand why I wasn't quite sure. We have an...

I had a hard time getting my pump going this spring and only got it going after whacking it with a wrench. It was very loud over the summer so I was...

I got an insect problem thus causing the dreaded pinhole leaks. The pool company (with leak detection equipment) found one in 2009 and patched it. ...

I'm trying to figure out how to install my own liner, and haven't found anything very helpful. These instructions were on a site called...

We have installed a hayward S180T filter and have a powerline 1 1/2 pump. It seems that not enough water is getting into the filter as you can hear...

I am getting a used Esther Williams pool and will need a new liner. This will be the first above ground pool for me. Can I get another style of liner...

A friend of mine has a Intex 15' x 40' x 48" oval pool, with the pump/cartridge filter that was sold with the pool. In answering questions for him...

What are your guys opinions on protective pads under the ladder and wedding cake steps? Are they worthwhile? Thanks, Mark.