Forum: Above-Ground Pool Construction & Repair

Last year in July I came home from vacation and my filter cracked underneath the multiport valve and water was spewing out. Needless to say I shut it...

How long do I backwash ?

This may be kinda dumb but I was just wondering what is recommended on how fast to turn the pool around. I have a 24' AG round pool with 2 returns...

My AGP (Esther Williams 27' round) top rails are now pretty much all bent inward after 15 years of ice and snow on the cover. But it doesn't seem to...

Hi I uncovered my pool today and for the first time in 15 years, I see the entire bottom covered in dimples about the size of almonds. Could this be...

I had a Proline system for 15 years. The motor was mounted to its base (which was of a piece with the sand filter base) quite neatly and I never had...

We are looking at purchasing a portable hot tub to put beside our 18 x 36 IG pool. We have seen them from $2k to $20k+. I am looking to stay around...

I'm soooo confused. Three different pool stores in my area are all telling me different things. One says to go with the aluminum walls. It will take...

Which is better for a substrate under the pool?

I think I've decided that solar probably isn't going to work for me too well. We have a garage roof that would accomodate solar panels, but I don't...

Ok I need a refresher here, I need to make sure I am doing the math right here. To figure how many gallons in a pool isnt it....diameter x diameter x...

I have a mild case of algea in my pool. I have been brushing the walls and vacuuming the floor daily. When I am through vacuuming I always backwash...

Excuse my ignorance,but where does one go to find proper bottom sand for an AGP? Thanks, John

Just bought a above ground pool. I was wondering if it is possible to put down 2" of sand, 3/4 in foam and still use a sand cove. Thanks in...

I am looking for a DE filter/pump combo replacement, but I would like a 2-speed pump to conserve electricity. I can fid Cartridge ones but no DE.

I just bought an 18' X 48" AG metal frame pool to replace the same size easy set pool that was damaged in our last hail storm. The old pool has a...

Short time reader, first time poster. I am preparing to set up my first AG pool, an 18’ round with J-beaded liner. My question is this: the...

For a 24' round AG pool, I'm installing a solar cover outside the pool on one end. Rolling the cover up will be easy to do, but I'm thinking about...

How much of a waterloss do you notice after you uncover the pool in the spring? Just curious, a friend of mine opened her pool and found about 18"...

I have heard this term and wonder if it's a marketing term or if it somehow differs from an above-ground. Is it really any different?

I need some of your valuable opinions... I've been offered the 18X33 oval. Got a good look and more info on it today. End of story is this worth...

Hi All, I'm planning to get an 18' 48" Intrex Easy up. I've used a laser level and tape measure to check the spot I have for it and the worst it's...

Having A 15 X 30 Ag Installed This Weekend, Installed Said I Should Order 4 Tons Of Bar Sand. I Have Been Reading Online And The Charts I See Say I...

My pool arrived today. Everything was ready to install this weekend, but its raining cats and dogs and flooding the back yard. So much for putting up...

Anybody recommend the floor drains for an above ground pool. Seems like would clean a lot better but worried about could leak. Also I had a...

Any suggestions for a new one or fix the old one? Had a EZ Vac but the large rubber fin like seal only lasted about 2 years and was a little...

We are replacing our AG liner. Saturday we pulled out the old liner and the sand has green in spots. Also there were green spots on the under side of...

Never did find out, do we need or NOT need patio blocks under uprights of an oval buttress free in the north where it is subject to freeze and frost...

Need to replace my overlap liner. Is it worth it to get the bead copping and switch to a beaded liner Thanks