Forum: Above-Ground Pool Construction & Repair

I am on my second year with an AG 24 footer. I have a solar cover that came with it but I have yet to even take it out of the package. I am...

We're getting closer to putting our 15 x 30 AG pool up and I need to decide whether to use 2" of sand on the bottom (I purchased coving) and worry...

Is it necessary to shock once a week regardless? I don't shock my pool that often. Maybe after about 5-10 adults after a party. My chlorine stays at...

Just curious if anyone has ideas for the temporary storage of solar covers. I have an AG with a small deck and we usually keep it on the deck but it...

My liner got screwed literally. It seems one of the screws that hold the rail to the wedding cake steps worked its way loose and fell out. It...

Question regarding water level on new AG pool. When filling the pool (now at 18 inches) it appears that there is more water on one side of the pool...

I did not see a forum for pool toys so I thought I would take a chance here. I am in the market for a Volleyball set for our above ground pool...

Hi. My 24' solar cover on my AG pool is nearing its end. Any suggestions on purchasing a new one? Ideally, I'd like to find a better deal than...

Ok, I think we decided to start out with a 18x52 Intex metal frame pool and plan to pick it up tomorrow. I have a couple questions 1- How long...

We are putting up a deck and want to switch from an A-frame ladder to steps. I'm thinking about buying a Confer Step. Anyone know anything about...

Hi everybody.. We removed our Wedding Cake steps this afternoon to clean them.. WOW what a mess. I have never seen that much algae.. I know that...

We're almost to the point that I can choose which railing I want. We're using all pressure treated lumber, but I love the look of the white vinyl...

I can't remember which website or magazine I saw it on but the deck had a Rubbermaid or like-Rubbermaid storage bench with a high back on it. I know...

Friday night I wanted to get the remnants of water off of the cover and take the cover off so that Saturday am, I could fill the pool, hook up the...

Tested the water this evening. Ph is down a bit and the alk. is 110. My chlorine level is at a 3, the highest level on my drop kit, but not too much...

I am curious to know the right answer. We have a 18 round metal frame pool (first year). I have been making sure I have the regular cover on...

Hello and thanks up front for all the information on this site! I don't think I would have even thought to try to erect our pool without all this...

I have a Hayward Xtreme Cartridge Filter and am thinking about replacing it with sand filter. I am tired of dealing with cleaing the cartridge. I...

Hi All, Quick question: Is there any difference between the backwash hoses sold at Walmart and the ones sold at the pool stores? Thanks,...

My sand filter has written on the tag that it takes,"1.6 cu.ft. media" (sand). How many 50 lb. bags is this? I just added three 50 lb.bags and my...

I am confused:rolleyes: , more than usual to day. My 15 x 24, 2 year old, Johnny W. pool needs a new liner do to a leak i can't find. I go to the...

Hi all, I haven't posted here in a while. I used to be here a lot but had problems with logging on and by the time I was able to get on there were...

My above ground pool pump keeps over heating and kicking out. I am not sure what is causing this and if anyone does please let me know what the cause...

Hello- Everyone in my house that cleans the pool has gone camping and have left me with a question or should I say questions. I have a 16' X 32'...

Hello Pool Forum experts. I am buying a 12'x24'x54" BF oval AG pool really soon (today or tomorrow if all goes well). I want 54" depth for my tall 9...

Anyone here use the “Tupperware” type cover for their skimmer and the expandable rubber hole plug for the return? This was the first winter I tried...

Touched on the subject in another post, but I could use some solid advice. I have a new AG install happening a week from Saturday (June 9, 2007)....

I'm going to install an outlet for a friend in his backyard and he is going to run a 15amp pump for his koi pond. My question is can I use 12AWG wire...

May not be wording that correctly, but I am having a 24' round ag installed within the next couple of weeks. The wife and I are trying to decide...