Forum: Above-Ground Pool Construction & Repair

I'm looking for a new filter for my 24' x 52" round AGP, approx 14,400 gallons. It's 10 years old and my original Hayward EC-45 DE filter with 1 HP...

We had our pool put in last year and the guy that put it in was a joke. Basically he is no longer around. My issue.... It looked like he did...

I've got an 18' x 36' above ground pool vinyl pool, a little over 14,000 gallons. I'm looking to replace my pumping system; I suspect that I could...

Ok, I'm kinda green at this. We have a 15ft round pool with a waterways cartridge filter and 1hp pump @ 9.8 amps. I hate the cartidges and last...

We have a 30' round 22,000 gallon pool. The filter has 200 pounds of sand and I want to change out the pump to a 2 cycle (save on electric) pump. ...

I need to get a new motor for my 24' round pool. From what I've found the current one is a 1hp (even though it's supposed to be 1.5?). Can I replace...

As I’ve discussed in other threads, I appear to have a leak in my ag pool liner. In the course of inspecting the pool, I’ve noticed an issue with...

The first year my winter cover was water proof. I would have to pump it off after a heavy rain or snow melt. When I opened the pool the water looked...

How far down should I bring the water level in relation to the intake/outflow opening?

I have a 32'X16' AG with surround decking. I want to install a solar blanket reel next season but need some advice. I thought maybe I could get one...

Hello All, Here is a pic of our pool deck so far. The party deck is on the south side (finished), the section we are working on now is the west...

the water temp is only getting up tp 80 but the pool lady says to wait till the water is 65 but by the time i do that the ton of leaves are falling...

Hello All.... It just occured to me...... I am I supposed to be brushing the vinyl walls of my pool under the water? I have not brushed the walls...

Hello All, Is there a special tool that i can buy to unscrew that screwwy drain plug on the pump basket? I can see tiny toys and some bigger bugs in...

I have two sites I'm erecting solar hot water panels. I've got my plumbing routing figured out (after much noodling) and chose to use 2" Sch40 pipe...

I know that they are not that expensive, but has anyone made a homemade solar cover reel? Some of the ones Ive seen look like nothing more than a...

I'm nearly finished constructing our 12'x24'x54" AG BF pool. Water is in and kids love it. I am putting in the top rails but something isn't working...

Up until a few weeks ago I was adding my bleach by dribbling it around the edge of the pool, naturally I had to take the solar cover off for this. A...

I havent used my solar cover at all this year because I dont want to fight with it everyday. I am just losing too much heat, chemicals, and water. ...

I finally got around to install my solar cover reel. I got the Odessy M24 and am installing it right on the pool rails. I am having a heck of a...

My DE Tank sprung a leak, well actually a stream. I was losing water in the pool and I checked the liner, looked at the hoses & connections. The...

All, Any advice on cutting off the liner overhang? Is it OK to do this or does it have to stay? My interest is purely for cosmetic reasons. ...

Not wearing panty hose.. but I am interested in maybe attaching to the return in my 24foot AG pool.. I have seen people mention this.. but can't...

I'm about ready to throw my filter off a bridge. I've taken it apart 3 times, checked out each lateral, checked out the standpipe, put electrical...

I am about to take out my old liner and install a new liner on my 24 x 12 AGP. I feel I have the jist of what needs to be done, but I might be...

Happy Memorial Day!! I have four questions for today :) 1. We're in the process of hard-plumbing the filter and pump. After searching and searching...

This post contains time estimate, walkthrough, and eventually the lessons I learn from constructing my first metal frame AG pool. If you're looking...

I talked about getting the drop in style steps for my 27' AG pool last summer, but couldn't convience my hubby to spend the 450.00 the pool store was...

Has anyone had this problem? when it comes time to twist, and remove the skimmer basket it is stuck. So stuck that I have to get a screw driver and a...

I just purchased a new pump for my AG pool. My pump that I have not is a top discharge and this one is a side discharge. The reason I bought this...