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Forum: Pool Chemistry for Intex-type Pools

Swimming pool chemistry and water care for Intex pools, and other small above ground pools WITH a pump and filter, between 1,000 and 12,000 gallons

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Super-simple recipe for Intex type swimming pools

    Super Simple Pool Chemistry Recipe -- for Intex-type pools with a pump and filter, 12 feet in diameter, or larger -- -- for smaller pools and...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-20-2012 03:42 PM
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQs & Guides: Intex-type Pool Chemstry

    _____________________________________________ FAQs & Guides: Intex-type Pool Chemstry Super Simple Recipe for Intex-type Pools More info:...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 05-28-2018 02:27 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Super-simple Recipe: Kits, Chemicals, Tools

    More information: Getting an OTO kit: + Get a cheap OTO (yellow drops) / phenol test kit or, better,a HTH 6-Way Test Kit from Amazon or...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-20-2012 03:42 PM
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    06-24-2014 03:25 PM Go to last post
  1. Need advice on cloudy Intex Pool . . . but I don't want a K2006

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this and could use some advice! We got an 18ft Intex Easy Set pool this year. I know that these are not the greatest as...

    Started by EllenF‎, 07-30-2014 05:36 PM
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  2. Question Intex 22'x52" pool with salt water system. Interested in start up info.

    I have used BBB system with different pool in past. Thanks

    Started by Agostino58‎, 08-03-2014 03:19 PM
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    08-04-2014 05:30 PM Go to last post
  3. Quick stabilizer question.

    I'm a tad confused . Kem-Tek 013 Dichlor is often mentioned here, yet Cyanuric Acid is also mentioned as a good stabilizer. I noticed WalMart...

    Started by SpacemanSpiff‎, 08-02-2014 04:01 PM
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    08-04-2014 01:23 PM Go to last post
  4. Unhappy Re-occurring ZOMBIE Algae...

    LOL :D But seriously... Here's what I have 18x48 Summer Escapes with Intex 2650 Sand Filter currently using the "TFP Method". Came over here...

    Started by Waldog‎, 07-18-2014 10:50 AM
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    sticky, sticky-algae-id, sticky-phosphates, sticky-poolstores
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    08-04-2014 11:47 AM Go to last post
  5. Start up chemistry for first time pool owner

    Hi, Im back. This forum has been so much help in every aspect to becoming a better first time pool owner. I reside in Lynbrook NY I have: 14' x...

    Started by eblade21‎, 06-25-2014 10:28 AM
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    08-02-2014 09:05 PM Go to last post
  6. Newb here

    Got some questions comming on our first pool, Intex 20x52. Looks like a nice forum!

    Started by Lauranmark‎, 07-30-2014 11:36 PM
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    08-01-2014 05:07 PM Go to last post
  7. Red face Yay!!!New pool!!!

    Choosing between A/C and a pool I chose pool. (who knew I'd be a water baby in my 60s?) Tried every way possible to get softened water to fill it...

    Started by jo3ponies‎, 07-13-2014 02:12 PM
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    07-27-2014 09:17 AM Go to last post
  8. Pool Milky White with yellowing white residue Thank you for your help!

    Hello, We have an frame Intex pool 14 X 4 ft round and have had it for 3 years. This year was the first time we winterized it and it did well. (We...

    Started by smgjag‎, 07-23-2014 05:52 PM
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    07-25-2014 10:26 AM Go to last post
  9. Intex Easy Set 15' x 36"

    High iron content and brown water. Added bleach and white socks over strainer and water inlet. Running pump over night.

    Started by hollyp53‎, 07-22-2014 10:08 PM
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    07-25-2014 08:52 AM Go to last post
  10. New Intex above ground owner - Psuedomonas?

    Ok, we just filled up our Intex 22'x52" Ultra Frame Above Ground Pool and I need to know what to do chemical wise in order to use it for the first...

    Started by May76‎, 07-04-2014 06:28 PM
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    07-25-2014 12:08 AM Go to last post
  11. 12 x 30 pool - Super Easy questions

    I just installed the 12' x 30" Intex pool and I have been reading this forum like crazy (and using google since I am yet unable to search here). ...

    Started by sigep739‎, 07-09-2014 04:16 PM
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    07-24-2014 11:35 AM Go to last post
  12. brown to now green

    Hi im new to pool care and this site. I am having trouble getting my water back to the beautiful blue it was when I first filled it up. I have a lot...

    Started by carrolltc‎, 06-06-2014 02:46 PM
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    07-21-2014 10:39 AM Go to last post
  13. Chlorine floater questions

    Hi, we are very new to having a pool. We have an Intex 12' x 30" metal frame pool with a 1718 gallon capacity. After a very stressful week of trying...

    Started by jencwu‎, 07-17-2014 11:01 PM
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  14. Small-- less than 1000 gallon intex question

    Hi. We have an 8 ft intex 696 gallon pop up pool. I have read the simple instructions for 2000 plus gall

    Started by nlhuff‎, 07-16-2014 05:14 PM
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    07-16-2014 05:25 PM Go to last post
  15. algae and too low ph

    I have struggled for 3 years now with uncontrollable algae and I can't keep my pH balanced it is always too low. Could it be my filter not filtering...

    Started by Danak‎, 06-27-2014 09:19 PM
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    07-14-2014 05:17 PM Go to last post
  16. Need help getting my pool right for birthday party this saturday

    Hello all, I joined a few months back and read alot of helpful info to get my pool up and going. Just wanted to stop in and say hello I have a...

    Started by walnut777‎, 07-08-2014 11:49 PM
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    07-13-2014 09:52 PM Go to last post
  17. Green water after chlorine is added?

    Its just a little kiddy pool. About 31 inches high and 15 ft across. I only added a little bit. I dont hvae any measurements and would rather not buy...

    Started by sassymonte‎, 07-13-2014 01:16 AM
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    07-13-2014 08:48 AM Go to last post
  18. New EZ Set Pool

    Good afternoon. I just recently, last Sunday, put our first real pool up. It's a 14' diameter round pool with the inflatable ring aroudn the...

    Started by Jwags‎, 07-11-2014 03:36 PM
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    07-12-2014 06:48 PM Go to last post
  19. Bleach evaporating quickly before dichlor arrives

    Folks - I am not putting in any dichlor until this weekend. I have about 72 hours until that time. In the AM, everything is just peachy on my...

    Started by sigep739‎, 07-10-2014 07:41 PM
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    07-11-2014 04:04 PM Go to last post
  20. Stabilizer question for small pool

    Just got an Intex metal frame 12' round x 30" deep pool. Trying to figure out what the heck to do. I've checked the levels and added HTH chlorinating...

    Started by jencwu‎, 07-10-2014 02:50 AM
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    07-11-2014 08:32 AM Go to last post
  21. I hate my pool! HELP

    Last weekend we purchased an above ground Summer Escape 16 x 42 above ground pool. We thought it would be great for the summer and relatively easy to...

    Started by pot03005‎, 07-10-2014 08:36 PM
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    07-11-2014 08:11 AM Go to last post
  22. Intex pool newbie question

    Just registered and am following the 7 day start-up instructions on my Intex Pro Series frame pool. How often am I supposed to run the filter?

    Started by schultzy‎, 07-05-2014 05:57 PM
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  23. Question Do I need to be concerned with TA and calcium hardness??

    I was wondering if I need to worry about TA and calcium hardness? I decided to test for both of them and the numbers that I got were both much lower...

    Started by mommak‎, 06-26-2014 08:53 PM
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    07-08-2014 04:26 PM Go to last post
  24. Thank you!!!

    I would like to thank the moderators for helping me with my pool. I had a lot of anxiety about maintaining a properly balanced and sanitized pool....

    Started by Barons‎, 07-08-2014 10:03 AM
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    07-08-2014 10:38 AM Go to last post
  25. New Intex Owner, needs assistance

    Hello! We bought a 15x42 Intex pool this summer and are having a hard time with the levels, specifically the chlorine and alkalinity. We'd been...

    Started by dmeritt‎, 07-07-2014 06:47 PM
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  26. Dirty water

    We set up our new saltwater pump pool and when it was filled the water was clear then turned dirty looking without anyone ever being in it. We...

    Started by Lawater‎, 07-06-2014 10:34 AM
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    07-06-2014 07:42 PM Go to last post
  27. lost it and water has started to go green

    Last week we had several pool parties and was fine , until. I did not test one night. for a week I have been fighting the green. Almost had it then...

    Started by mberryrfd‎, 07-03-2014 06:59 PM
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    07-05-2014 01:19 PM Go to last post
  28. Ready to give up on my pool -- won't hold chlorine and getting slimy

    A few days after filling up my pool I noticed that it wouldnt keep chlorine. I have an above ground, round pool. 16' 48" according to my yellow and...

    Started by Willthebuilder‎, 07-03-2014 10:47 PM
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    07-04-2014 11:46 AM Go to last post
  29. Using bleach in a Intex pool with coffee-brown water

    If I use bleach with the Borax,will it hurt my Intex pool. I have a 22 x 52 round pool and I'm having trouble with my pool water turning coffee...

    Started by Freddy‎, 07-01-2014 03:39 PM
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    07-03-2014 10:32 PM Go to last post
  30. Red face 2nd year with Intex 10x30 pool.

    2nd year with my pool. Hoping this year ends better than last year, which was a slimy mess. Kids are in it everyday and I did well, for almost 2...

    Started by 911tmc‎, 07-02-2014 05:34 PM
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    07-03-2014 07:06 AM Go to last post

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