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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: 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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  3. 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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  1. dosing an intex 10x30

    Is 1/4 cup a good dose for 1200 gal Intex 10x30 ?

    Started by 2tiempos‎, 05-07-2014 03:53 PM
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    05-13-2014 11:08 AM Go to last post
  2. New member

    New member here... used this forum and the pool calculators all the time with our 10' easy set pool for the last 4 years (and for years before that...

    Started by 7sanders‎, 07-02-2012 01:44 PM
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  3. 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
  4. Calcium Hardness in in vinyl pools?

    I seer that adding calcium to concrete pools helps to prevent concrete erosion but isn't needed for vinyl pools. Swimming Pool Secret #3 "If you...

    Started by abru88CJ‎, 03-23-2013 11:24 AM
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    03-29-2013 01:56 PM Go to last post
  5. Pool Filter is Green, could I have algae?

    Last week, I had something that looked like red dirt on the bottom of my pool. It wouldn't vacuum up, so I brushed it off. After I had it all...

    Started by ac1007‎, 08-16-2012 12:07 AM
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    08-20-2012 07:01 PM Go to last post
  6. New 15' x 48" Intex pool

    Howdy! I have a new 15' x 48" Intex pool and I am trying to get my pool set up for the summer. Have been reading through the posts and trying to...

    Started by AggiePool‎, 06-02-2012 05:57 PM
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    07-28-2012 12:58 PM Go to last post
  7. 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
  8. Chemical shopping list for new pool -- missing anything?

    I read the Super Simple Pool Chemistry Recipe and since Oregon doesn't have a Sam's Club (nothing within 100 miles of my location at least) I'm going...

    Started by Air_Cooled_Nut‎, 07-12-2013 09:03 PM
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    07-13-2013 11:10 PM Go to last post
  9. well water agp intex 18 x 52 in east texas

    1st Let me say "Many Thanks" What i have had access to on this site so far has been invaluable! Filled pool 1wk ago···lovely dark brown tea in color...

    Started by ajtv1993‎, 06-22-2014 08:08 AM
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    06-23-2014 06:31 PM Go to last post
  10. I am so frustrated!!!

    We bought an above ground pool (17' X 48" round; 5,725 gal.) a few weeks ago to help beat this heat we've been having. It seemed like a good idea,...

    Started by akomdeur‎, 07-24-2012 05:45 PM
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    07-26-2012 12:32 PM Go to last post
  11. help for dummies needed

    My second year with intex pool 24 x 52. First year tried pool supplies from walmart and it was total mess This year started with testing fresh water...

    Started by alpom‎, 05-07-2012 01:47 PM
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  12. I cannot get enough chlorine in the pool

    My husband and I bought one of the easy up pools from Walmart. We filled it with our well water (not much rust content thank goodness). We...

    Started by amiejh77‎, 07-06-2012 01:56 PM
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    07-09-2012 10:53 AM Go to last post
  13. Question Measuring CC with Taylor K-2006 test kit

    Here are the measurements I have so far: CYA: 63 pH: 7.2 FC: 4.6 CC: ???? I followed the instructions exactly. The water became clear on...

    Started by amillionpets‎, 06-23-2013 07:16 PM
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    06-26-2013 02:13 PM Go to last post
  14. Intex pool uncovered all winter, what to do?

    The end of last summer our liner got a rip in the seam. We were able to patch it, but we're afraid if we took down the pool over the winter the hole...

    Started by amombug‎, 05-15-2014 09:48 AM
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  15. Intex 12x30

    I followed the indications on the super simple pool chemistry recipe for intex pools. Added 2 doses of bleach , an hour later my son used the pool...

    Started by amshdoc‎, 06-28-2012 06:19 PM
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    06-30-2012 10:30 PM Go to last post
  16. First Time Pool Owner, HELP !!!!

    So i receive my new Intex 12' x 30" easy set up pool tomorrow, I have read your super simple pool chemistry recipe and am still confused. I...

    Started by AngieOlson‎, 06-28-2012 07:22 PM
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    06-28-2012 08:55 PM Go to last post
  17. Hello -- Getting started with a new Intex pool

    Hi, My name is Angie and I will soon be embarking on an above ground pool journey. I recently purchased an intex round 20' x 48" pool, with the...

    Started by angiet1225‎, 03-27-2014 10:57 PM
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  18. Above Ground Pool, but which one and what to consider??

    Hi everyone, My name is Joey and I am from Austria. I wanted to ask you, if you have any experience with above ground pools and what is important...

    Started by Anonymous [GDPR] European in Spain‎, 03-15-2014 08:14 AM
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    03-16-2014 08:54 AM Go to last post
  19. Switch from BioGuard to BBB with new Intex 18' pool?

    We were gifted a new 18' x 4' round Intex pool -vinyl 6400 gals. and went to the local pool store to find out what chemicals we needed. We fell for...

    Started by Arrow7‎, 07-24-2018 04:15 PM
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    07-25-2018 06:59 PM Go to last post
  20. Red face Intex 18' x 48" Ultra Set

    Hello! Getting ready to install our second Intex pool - we sold the first one with our home sale, and I had a successful run with that one using the...

    Started by aspitfiregirl‎, 05-04-2018 02:40 PM
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  21. Intex Owner 15' x 48" overwhelmed

    I have been reading this forum as much as I possibly can... The wealth of information is amazing. I have the 16" intex sand filter with SWCG...

    Started by ATC_NH‎, 07-13-2012 10:15 AM
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    07-13-2012 04:49 PM Go to last post
  22. New 10' Intex Vinyl Above Ground Pool

    Just trying to get a good cleaning and maintenance plan set up for my new pool. I am a first time pool owner so I am still a bit lost and confused...

    Started by baker1213‎, 06-17-2013 11:38 AM
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    06-17-2013 02:16 PM Go to last post
  23. 10 x 30 Intex Pool - how do i care for it???

    I just purchased a 10 x 30" Intex Pool with filter. I don't even know where to start with the chem's... I read an earlier post telling a guy to put...

    Started by Ballen22‎, 06-12-2013 09:31 PM
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    06-13-2013 12:03 PM Go to last post
  24. New Intex Pool User

    I just purchased the intex 18 x 48 ultra frame pool. I have not set it up yet but I just want to make sure I have all the chemicals and other items I...

    Started by Barons‎, 06-02-2014 10:37 AM
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    06-02-2014 01:29 PM Go to last post
  25. Newbie confused about start up plan.........

    Good morning......I started filling my pool yesterday afternoon. I did not fill it during the night; but plan to resume when I get off work this...

    Started by Barons‎, 06-09-2014 07:22 AM
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    06-09-2014 09:19 PM Go to last post
  26. High FC and TA

    Yesterday evening before my kids went into the pool my chlorine was 2.0 and the ph was 7.2 I forgot to add the 1/2 bag dichlor before they swam so I...

    Started by Barons‎, 06-11-2014 07:31 AM
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    06-11-2014 08:09 PM Go to last post
  27. 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
  28. Smile Intex 16x48 Ultra Frame Pool

    Just got this pool setup. I am making my first post here on this forum for more info on maintenance. I also have a small amount of water under the...

    Started by bdearen‎, 06-22-2014 12:38 PM
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  29. Post Intex Easy Set Cover

    I have been keeping the cover on my pool 15' x 48" when not in use. How will this affect the water quality and should I keep the pump going with the...

    Started by Beastcadet‎, 08-20-2013 09:19 PM
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    08-21-2013 02:34 PM Go to last post
  30. 1st time pool owner

    I bought my 1st pool this year at Wal-Mart. A 12 ft x 32 in round above ground pool, with skimmer pump, not sure what that means; just figured a...

    Started by becka'sworld‎, 06-12-2013 11:05 PM
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    06-13-2013 10:09 AM Go to last post

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