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Got an AG pool question? I'm no expert, but someone else here might be!

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQs & Guides: Above-ground pools

    ___________________________________________ FAQs & Guides: Above-ground pools ___________________________________________ I'm updating the...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-25-2018 02:21 PM
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  1. Cool newbie -- looking for a long lasting above-ground (AG) pool

    Hey I am a newbie here! I am looking to talk to some above ground pool experts before I take the plunge!

    Started by doburkett‎, 04-15-2014 09:58 PM
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  2. Shallow End for above ground pool

    Hi, I have recently completed building a shallow end and steps for an above ground pool (18' x 52' intex) It covers about a 1/3 of the pool and...

    Started by Pete Hughes‎, 06-28-2011 04:04 PM
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  3. Concern for Bulge in Wall

    Hello all! Two years ago I discovered a small hole in my wall. An un-noticed puncture in the liner rusted the inner wall until it created a leak on...

    Started by Steveromo‎, 07-21-2018 06:18 PM
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  4. Solar Cover Reel

    Hi everyone! I have a solar cover for my pool (18' round) and now I'm looking for the most convenient and inexpensive way to remove and store the...

    Started by chinewalker‎, 07-10-2011 11:30 AM
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  5. Steel vs. Aluminum vs. Resin

    I was just told by a pool salesman to avoid a resin top rail here in Colorado because the sun will bake it and make it crack. The other options are...

    Started by ShelleyAnn‎, 03-30-2006 11:56 AM
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  6. Doughboy or Esther Williams????

    Hi guys. Am a newbie, but am debating between the desert spring doughboy or the esther williams brand pool. I have heard more good than bad things...

    Started by traceyb‎, 06-24-2006 10:22 AM
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    05-16-2009 09:35 AM Go to last post
  7. Looking to buy our first pool.. Wondering about pricing and options..

    We would like to get a pool mainly for family fun with our kids (6, 2, 10 months).. We go to a friends often but want to get one of our own.. ...

    Started by tbird2340‎, 07-29-2012 09:42 PM
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    07-03-2014 10:00 PM Go to last post
  8. My feedback on main drains in an above ground pool...

    Hey guys, I figured since I have had a pool for a few months now and since it is now winterized, it was time to give my feedback in regards to...

    Started by DennisP‎, 11-19-2014 01:47 PM
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  9. Unhappy skimmer basket getting stuck?????

    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...

    Started by traceyb‎, 06-20-2007 08:08 PM
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    07-15-2007 06:32 PM Go to last post
  10. Watermom's New Pool Adventure

    I was grumbling about this to Ben, Janet, Carl and Al. Ben suggested I post it on the forum, so here is my saga. What a pain it is to find and...

    Started by Watermom‎, 03-03-2012 09:48 AM
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    05-18-2014 10:35 AM Go to last post
  11. Gibraltar Genesis 16X24 Install Instructions

    I will be picking up a 4 year old Gibraltar Genesis 16X24 pool on Saturday. It is currently set up and I will be taking it down with some friends. ...

    Started by robin640‎, 06-21-2006 09:59 PM
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  12. Johnny Weissmuller Pools

    I am thinking about getting this pool: http://www.johnnyweissmullerpools.com/jwsaharaoval.htm Does anyone out there own one, and any positive...

    Started by kjmelak‎, 05-11-2006 09:27 PM
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    06-26-2006 06:06 PM Go to last post
  13. Question Weighing down Wedding Cake Steps ?

    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...

    Started by lucig284‎, 04-02-2006 06:36 PM
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  14. Can find cause of all the dirt/sand in the pool

    18' round AG pool, 150lb sand filter, 1.5hp filter...Astral Pool filter/pump came as a set. Also use about 3/4 c. of DE in sand filter. Had the...

    Started by nicole12‎, 07-04-2006 09:37 PM
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  15. FAQs & Guides: Above-ground pools

    ___________________________________________ FAQs & Guides: Above-ground pools ___________________________________________ Hey Mods, Any...

    Started by hrsdennis‎, 04-01-2007 10:57 PM
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  16. MIGHTY SUN and AQUA LEADER POOLS????

    Hello, we are currently in the shopping process for a pool. I need peoples thoughts on the following pools, and if you know of other pool stores...

    Started by sewzhmkr‎, 06-18-2007 02:57 PM
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    06-22-2007 11:04 AM Go to last post
  17. How to fix hose from leaking at end

    Turned on my filter for the first time yesterday. All leak free except for the return hose that is connected to the sand filter. I have the hose...

    Started by nicole12‎, 05-31-2006 08:39 AM
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    05-31-2006 10:07 AM Go to last post
  18. Question AG Pool Drop In Steps

    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...

    Started by Islander2C‎, 05-08-2006 07:12 PM
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  19. Backfilling an Above Ground Pool

    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...

    Started by 94ukgrad‎, 06-29-2010 10:00 PM
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  20. Changing AG pool depth from 52"-54" to 46"-48" for kids (shallow end tricks)

    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...

    Started by zephans‎, 05-28-2007 01:52 PM
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  21. Inflatable vs. Metal Frame

    Looking at getting a starter pool and do not want to (yet) invest in an above ground pool. I am looking at something 18' by about 4' deep. I hope to...

    Started by Styx555‎, 07-26-2006 02:44 PM
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    08-16-2006 11:41 AM Go to last post
  22. Intex to standard adapters (thought I'd share)

    I've got an 18' x 48" metal frame intex pool. I just inherited a 300lb sand filter from a buddy. It has 1 1/5" standard female threads on it and...

    Started by Mwil3‎, 05-30-2011 12:11 PM
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  23. Question Need advice, Buying a used Above Ground Pool?

    A local neighbor is selling (for a great price) their AG pool with deck and fence. Looking for thoughts and opinions about moving and rebuilding...

    Started by philamom‎, 08-10-2006 07:56 PM
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  24. Leveling land with a roto tiller for a 14 ft pool.

    Ok So we bought our kids a pool this past weekend put it up filled it with water and of course its not level. Neither me and my husband know anything...

    Started by ahutchins9‎, 06-08-2011 07:52 AM
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  25. Hayward SP-711 Multiport Valve Leaking

    Last year, I noticed a little bit of water seeping out of the top of the valve on my sand filter. This year, I assemble the filter and valve, start...

    Started by cdognight‎, 04-30-2007 11:09 PM
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  26. Who has an Intex Ultra Frame 24' pool?

    I am getting ready to set up a new Intex Ultra Frame 24' pool. What I am looking for and Intex can't provide me is the footprint drawing of where...

    Started by jkoch‎, 06-17-2010 07:31 AM
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  27. Filling and liner stretching

    It was brought to my attention that there may be issues with the liner stretch and not fitting to the pool until it does. I know that the liner...

    Started by NWMNMom‎, 04-15-2006 11:35 AM
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  28. Hose from filter to return keeps blowing off

    When the filter turns on the hose blows off, 3 times now. We're losing all the water to the bottom of the skimmer. I could only tell today because...

    Started by nicole12‎, 07-26-2006 09:14 AM
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  29. Now what!? Fixed the holes, pool collapsed!

    :confused: Frustration doesn't even cut it at this point! The backstory is: We moved into a house last year with an ABG pool surrounded by a nice...

    Started by newbie2pools‎, 03-26-2007 10:53 AM
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    pix, pix2fix
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  30. Building Pool Deck

    I am going to be building a pool deck real soon. Its going to be 10wx8d. I am undecided if I want to keep the deck below the pool lip or go above...

    Started by MaxxFusion‎, 03-29-2006 09:27 AM
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    05-21-2007 12:29 PM Go to last post

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