Forum: Above-Ground Pool Construction & Repair

Check this out! http://www.solartechsystems.com/sun_ergy.html They show it mostly for inground pools but why not for us above grounders? I can't...

Hey guys, I just ordered my above ground pool today... an 18x33 j5000 from poolsupplies.com. My question is this... I want to know if my...

To all of you intex, easy set, and sun n sand pool owners! The "sectional" pool ladders are being recalled. ...

So we decided to put a deck on one end this year - it will be 16x10 composit (ChoiceDeck) with steps off the left side as thats where our shower has...

Up here in Minnesota we have huge temp fluctuations, so we'll be digging in footings for an extension on the deck. The soil here is very sandy. I...

I have been looking at putting in a AG pool and in the installation quote they put in the use of harborlite or sand. What is harborlite? Is it better...

OK, so the ice has finally melted away and we can now see why we suddenly lost 75% of the water in our pool in one day in the middle of a New England...

Hi all, I was fortunate enough to interrupt a poor soul "dismantling" a pool. His tree won the battle over maintenance, and upkeep, so he "saw-zaw'd"...

I've looked through the post here and on web sites and I'm not sure on how many solar panels we will need. We have a 30' rnd pool-not 27' like I...

Hi Dennis :) Being a pool newbie myself, I just wanted to say thanks for all the work you put into the above ground pool FAQ. I know I'll reference...

I found a nearby used pool that might fit my needs. However I'm not sure what it is really worth or if it is too risky. Doughboy Timberline...

Wondering if anyone insures their pool for damages (tree falling on it or hail or ???) I would assume any company would exclude damage to the liner...

Hey all, My brother is looking at used oval Doughboy, we have been told it is the desert spring model. it is a 16'x32' supposedly just under 2 yrs...

Well starting another year and still on the fence about investing in a AG pool. We did alot of research last year but I still am on the fence. We...

So, I got my AGP yesterday, and they sent me the wrong liner... They offered me $70 worth of in-store credit if I'll keep the one they sent, so I'm...

have a friend who told me his deck (treated lumber) started popping boards after some time due to chlorine. Anyone have input on this, as I am...

Hello everyone. I don't know if you remember us but, we are still here. The old blue blow-up doughnut just doesn't fit all the kids any more so we...

This will be the 3rd year for my little pool, inspite of my hopes of upgrading to a "real" AGP. (The pool budget is once again going to college...

Hi all, I just thought I'd share my experience with two types of above ground pool fences. When I first bought my pool, the pool store...

I installed a SWG this year and now I am noticing a small leak around the bottom of my return. Is there anything I can put on there to stop the leak....

I love this forum....made my life soooooooo much easier. How long should one run their pump? I have 9,000 gallons, a 3/4 SuperPump w/22 sand...

Need some advice here please. DH started pump up today, and it just "buzzes". He is going to take it apart to be sure nothing is in the...

Each year I end up replacing the double tube, 4" x 8' water bags because over the winter one or more ruptures. Today has been my first time at the...

What would you say is your yearly cost to maintain/own your AG pool is. We are in Pa so would only be using the pool a couple months a year Also...

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I am looking for suggestions on a filtration system for my 24' AG pool. Two years ago I bought a Pentair Sand Dollar (22” tank) system and the tank...

Can someone explain to me how to use a water level to level for a pool? I understand the concept of using a WL, but I'm not quite understanding...

I have a question about treating the pool area with grass killer prior to installation. We have this crazy patch of trees (I haven't been able to...

Hey all. First off I hope all is well with Ben and I am happy to see some of the older members still around. My question pertains to the actual...

Most of our pools came with a "cover" that one person, or two can put on the pool. Mine is 18 feet, and not easy to do bymyself. I then watched it...