Forum: Intex-type Pool Setup & Operations

I have a Intex ultra frame 20x48. I am currently using the pump that came with it which is an Intex Krystal Clear 635t 1500 gph with a size A...

I'm looking for the "better" cartridges suggested for the intex pools and the ones linked to on this site are both larger than the cartridge size on...

Does anyone recommend any inexpensive pool vacuum that actually works that will cost less than my pool? I see there are many cheap vacuums out there...

Why is the sky blue but my water green? Kidding. I am new to pools and got my 22'x58" Intex up Memorial weekend. We started with guess strips (I will...

We bought a 12 foot Intex above-ground pool and a feral cat walked around the blow-up ring and we just couldn't find all the holes. So my husband...

Was getting ready to order a couple more Unicel filters for this season when I saw that Amazon isn't stocking them right now. From what I can tell,...

Hello, I just bought my first pool (Intex 15'x48'' round above ground). I rented a front end loader last weekend to level out the ground, which was...

Hi there pool forum :) Anyone here have an intex type pool (soft sides with frame) and successfully used a pool heater. Our swimming season here...

This is my first pool and it is not set up as yet. I purchased 1" chlorine tablets and a float dispenser for it but after some reading perhaps just...

Hello, I have a 20' X 48" round Intex AGP. I've had the pool for two years and added a 16" Intex sand filter last year. Looking to install a...

I've got an Intex 18' x 9' Ultraframe with the same filter. The local pool supply talked me into Zeolite sand and it's been working well. I added...

Hello, I purchased a pool for my wife to teach my 2 year old how to swim. It's a small round pool. 10' by 2.5' deep; about 1500 gallons. I...

SO my Intex pump is no longer working after using it for a couple months last year :( I set up the pool a day ago and now we can't use it because...

hello, new to the forum, new to pools :) im about to purchase a intex 24x52 pool, im kinda confused about what pump to get.. from what im...

It has been 10 years or so since we had an in ground pool, and we loved it. We now moved to the Texas Hill country and with a limited budget, want...

Hello! My fiance and I recently bought an 18x48 Intex Easy Set and as we set it up (on what appeared to be level ground) and started to fill, we...

We recently purchased, set up, and filled our very first pool. We are looking forward to enjoying our starter pool, but we certainly will need...

As always came across this forum to late. My pool is filled already. I have placed the Flipping frog In against better judgement.. and it went from...

Hello, Forum! I have a 24'x4' above ground circle pool. Sand filter with Intex SWG. I'm looking to buy a new pump this season, as the old one gave...

We purchased a new 16x48 Intex and while putting together this weekend, noticed the rope is not tied together. What type of knot should we use and...

Hi gang, wife and I were weighing the pros and cons on buying a pool last year, since we may move in the next 3-5 years we went through the season...

I'm wanting to put together an Intex pool for the summer. I've got a 5-year old so I don't want one of the biggies but I'd like to buy the...

Hi, I was browsing your forum and came across your topic about the 7 day getting started plan for Intex pools. We are in the process of filling our...

Greetings, My 15' 42" agp Intex liner is faded, has holes so I let it go over the winter and went shopping for a new one with the same dimensions...

I am upgrading this year from my wildly successful 10' pool last year. My main complaint was that once more than two kids (of any size) got in, it...

Hi, We've gotten a new Intex 14 ft Ultra Frame Pool. Is there such a thing as a universal side mount skimmer that we can install on the side of...

Hello All, It is great to see this forum is still up and in operation. I first signed up in the early 2000's for help with my new-to-me IG pool...

Hi, I know I've read somewhere on the forum that running the pool filter is best done twice per day rather than all at one time. However, if it is...

I'm not exactly sure when I'm going to take down my pool, it depends on if the weather holds out or not. With these cooler nights and daytime temps...