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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. Cannot raise CYA

    Intex 16 x48" approx 4,800 gallons, Intex SWG For the life if me I cannot raise my CYA over 30. I've used approximately 2 lbs of Leslie's...

    Started by QiingGuy‎, 07-18-2014 02:21 PM
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    cya
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    08-17-2014 08:53 PM Go to last post
  2. Question Chem log, to see....

    ...if I'm doing it right. Test results this AM with HTH 6-way: Chlorine .75 pH 7.6 TA 260 TH 250 ...

    Started by Charlie_R‎, 07-05-2012 09:28 PM
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    pix
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    09-05-2012 09:16 PM Go to last post
  3. starting up after winter

    I did not cover my pool this winter and did not maintain the water either. Its pretty green but not sure what lies at the bottom. Wondering if it...

    Started by costo‎, 05-05-2012 08:07 PM
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    cartridge, cartridge cleaning, intex, unicel
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    06-03-2012 03:32 PM Go to last post
  4. Question about shock and chlorine

    I've got a 15' x 48" Intex Easy Set pool. I don't know the exact capacity but, based on googling the pool and looking at various listings, I believe...

    Started by donovan.lambright‎, 06-18-2012 10:39 AM
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    06-29-2012 04:20 PM Go to last post
  5. 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
  6. Angry Light green water

    We have an Intex 16'x32'x52" pool. I use a sand filter and cartridge filter because we use a salt water generator. For the winter we left about 3' of...

    Started by Huskerdee‎, 03-22-2012 09:54 AM
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    04-08-2012 10:29 PM Go to last post
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Unhappy Water "Color" Problems!! Ready to give up!!

    So, the beginning of summer we bought a 15X48 pool, hold about 4,500 gallons. We filled the pool with our well water, which I have learned the hard...

    Started by sbrouillette‎, 06-19-2012 04:41 PM
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    amz2fix, attaboy
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    07-13-2012 09:34 AM Go to last post
  10. My 6-year old is dying to swim and I've got green water even with high FC levels

    I am in need of help clearing up my green pool water. I opened the pool 10 days ago to dark green pool water. There was no floating scum or...

    Started by rox29160‎, 05-22-2014 11:33 AM
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    sticky, sticky-intex-copper
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    06-09-2014 04:22 PM Go to last post
  11. 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
  12. Cloudy water not clearing

    We recently killed algae in our intex pool, but we can not clear the cloudiness (it's opaque). We can't hold the chlorine. Here are our last...

    Started by Maurie‎, 06-14-2012 06:49 PM
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    07-19-2012 03:06 PM Go to last post
  13. pool newbie with cloudy water

    I have a 15' Intex Easy Set, filled with well water (abt 5,000 gal). I used a hose filter (10" Bobby by Hayward) I bought at a local pool store,...

    Started by wackster‎, 07-22-2012 09:17 PM
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    bmp-track
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    08-26-2012 07:16 PM Go to last post
  14. Nobody knows! Help Is it phosphates, water to hard.......

    Good morning. I have a 15X30 above ground pool. I have had this pool for 6 years with no trouble, this year when we opened we need to add a lot...

    Started by meme2‎, 07-03-2018 08:18 AM
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    08-25-2018 12:22 PM Go to last post
  15. intex 22' x 52' round

    hello all, i am a new pool owner. i have the filter pump that came with this pool, and i added the salt water system to it. we put the pool up...

    Started by eagles‎, 05-29-2012 09:47 AM
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    07-04-2012 06:39 PM Go to last post
  16. Smile Chlorine question for Intex 22'x 52" pool

    Hi all, My pool is finally full now after about 28 hours of filling with the hose. Yesterday I did follow the Super Simple Pool Chemistry...

    Started by Jewlz‎, 06-03-2014 06:01 PM
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    06-26-2014 02:12 PM Go to last post
  17. Question New Intex Easy Set 15' x 48" owner - first time pool guy

    Hi all, First I'm a first time pool owner (soon to be, its being delivered tomorrow!). I saw a great deal on eBay and grabbed the Intex Easy Set...

    Started by burmjohn‎, 06-20-2012 08:48 PM
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    pix
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    07-02-2012 11:17 AM Go to last post
  18. New Intex owner from Texas

    Hi! Well, this is my story: This is the equipment I have - Intex 18'x48" Metal Frame above ground pool, 6,423 gals. Intex Sand Filter Pump,...

    Started by Rockwall‎, 05-19-2012 09:55 PM
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    08-01-2012 02:43 PM Go to last post
  19. 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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    06-30-2014 03:27 PM Go to last post
  20. A few questions for a new Intex 16 X 48 pool

    I just setup my pool and filled it yesterday. I had a few questions before I get to far along. 1. How long should I run the filter? I believe my...

    Started by NJPaul‎, 06-11-2012 08:02 PM
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  21. 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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    08-10-2012 12:27 PM Go to last post
  22. pH above 8 15ft X 48in Intex

    We currently have a "Pool Shop" basic 5 test kit that measures PH up to 8.2. We are very near or at max, which means we may be over the max. I...

    Started by Pappy‎, 05-12-2014 04:03 AM
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    05-14-2014 04:58 PM Go to last post
  23. Help with balancing pool

    Ok so here is what's going on we recently bought an above ground pool 15 feet by 42 inches so I have it estimated at around 3800 gallons . I filled...

    Started by Dohcvtec‎, 07-20-2013 12:42 AM
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    07-25-2013 07:30 AM Go to last post
  24. Question Cya testing

    Hi, Quick question. I added one lb of 99% (Leslie's) CYA on Monday and then another lb on Tuesday. I just performed the CYA test and couldn't...

    Started by RedwingT‎, 08-03-2012 09:48 PM
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    09-14-2012 07:00 AM Go to last post
  25. 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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    08-05-2014 12:07 PM Go to last post
  26. New Intex Pool owner

    I tried posting yesterday but did not see my post appear. So my apologies if this is a repeat. This past Sunday I set up an Intex 12' x 30" pool....

    Started by GeorgeMccarthy‎, 06-12-2012 11:28 AM
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    06-19-2012 03:47 PM Go to last post
  27. When to admit defeat and start over?

    Hi all. We're on our 2nd season with an 18'x48" Intex 'baloon type' AGP that got away from us over the winter and opened very badly. Lots of...

    Started by SpacemanSpiff‎, 06-16-2014 08:57 AM
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  28. WHite water mold- new pool owner

    My I-pool installed in mid July, heater on Oct 11th. I heated it to 84 and used 4 times before noticing quite large tissue in the middle of the very...

    Started by sweepmeup‎, 11-02-2014 02:05 PM
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    water mold
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    11-06-2014 07:01 PM Go to last post
  29. Smile I'm back! but with a different pool.

    Greetings everyone! This year we have a different pool, a different pump, filled from a different water source (still well water though) so...

    Started by swamp mistress‎, 07-12-2012 12:44 PM
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    08-01-2012 11:29 PM Go to last post
  30. Intex 20 x 12 x 48

    We bought a used Intex 20 X 12 X 48 pool and plan to put it up tomorrow. I've read through a lot of very informative posts, but am still confused. ...

    Started by rlmommy‎, 06-19-2012 04:37 PM
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    06-24-2012 02:53 PM Go to last post

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