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Forum: Intex-type Pool Setup & Operations

If you are getting, or have, an Intex type pool, this is the place for questions about site prep, setup, pumps, filters and operations.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Contact info, BBB reports & Reviews of Intex, Summer Escapes & Bestway pools

    _____________________________________________ I've discovered there are at least 3 Chinese manufacturers supplying 'Intex-type' pools to the US...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 08-03-2013 06:20 PM
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    08-17-2013 07:19 AM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Convert a Summer Escapes / Pro Series pool to use an Intex sand filter & pump

    There are so many configurations and some many threads out there, i will be trying to update this as i go. How to convert a Summer Escapes to...

    Started by eblade21‎, 06-13-2014 03:53 PM
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    sticky, sticky-summer-escapes
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    08-26-2014 01:57 PM Go to last post
  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: FAQs & Guides: Intex-type Pool

    ______________________________________________ FAQs & Guides for Intex, Bestway, Coleman, etc, ______________________________________________ ...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-01-2018 02:22 PM
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    06-01-2018 02:22 PM Go to last post
  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Intex installation and trouble-shooting videos, how-to's and manuals

    Intex (www.intexcorp.com) has a wealth of information on their website for their customers, but it's often hard to find. And, if you find it, it can...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 04-25-2012 11:12 AM
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    04-25-2012 11:12 AM Go to last post
  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Maintenance and Cleaning Tools for Soft-side (Intex-type) pools

    Here's a quick list of cleaning and maintenance tools many have found helpful; feel free to add to this thread items that have worked well for you. ...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 06-13-2014 07:51 PM
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  1. Question Buy JUST the Intex Easy-Set Pool?

    After three summers of use, our 15' Easy-Set pool finally developed a leak. Rather than try to fix it, I figured that we had gotten our money's...

    Started by donovan.lambright‎, 02-21-2014 11:36 AM
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    03-09-2014 11:33 PM Go to last post
  2. buying first pool

    Hello, I am new to this forum and I just placed an order for an Intex 22' x 52" ultra frame pool today (at least 10500 gallons to 12000 gallons). My...

    Started by skydoc‎, 06-01-2014 07:04 PM
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    06-02-2014 09:54 PM Go to last post
  3. Buying my first pool. Is the fall an ok time to buy?

    I want to pull the trigger on: Intex 24 x 52 Ultra Frame 2650 sand filter pump with salt water thing (includes deluxe maintenance kit) Taylor...

    Started by JoeLansing‎, 09-16-2018 11:55 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    09-24-2018 11:13 AM Go to last post
  4. Can I set up 16' above ground on a thick mulch bed?

    Hi. I'm a relatively new pool owner. I had a little Intex above-ground pool, but upgraded to a 16' above ground Intex. We set it up each summer and...

    Started by SkierDude‎, 06-28-2013 06:41 AM
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    06-28-2013 10:18 AM Go to last post
  5. Can I slope floor Intex 16' ultra deeper towards center?

    A Google search brought me to this forum. I registered, and than found that the forum disappeared until I posted. So I will post, I was wondering...

    Started by daddyrat‎, 07-17-2012 08:23 PM
    dishing, intex
    • Replies: 8
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    08-08-2012 10:20 PM Go to last post
  6. Can't get bottom flat, can pool bottom be slightly concave/bowl shaped?

    Hi. Instead of making a mulch bed for my 16' round Intex pool, I'm using the deck platform I made last year. The studs are warped a bit, and while I...

    Started by SkierDude‎, 06-29-2013 08:25 PM
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    06-30-2013 11:13 AM Go to last post
  7. Can't get pool clear

    I have an Intex Ultra Frame AGP 15'48". We put up last summer. Winter cover blew off in Spring storm and dumped leaves in pool. We first fought the...

    Started by Ritter‎, 06-09-2014 08:36 AM
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    06-14-2014 12:17 AM Go to last post
  8. Cleaning My Intex Pool

    Ok, new here. I'm asking for some advice. I have an 18 x 48 Intex Ultra Frame round pool with the OEM pump and a Intex SWG. Last summer my daughter...

    Started by slick6‎, 07-02-2014 04:15 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    07-03-2014 09:29 AM Go to last post
  9. Question Cleaning Solution for Unicel filters

    I will be storing the dirty filter in the solution until I need to change out filters again, but am concerned about reusing the same solution when...

    Started by RedwingT‎, 08-24-2012 03:53 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    08-31-2012 05:07 PM Go to last post
  10. Cloudy Intex pool, too

    Hello, thank you! Have a cloudy overused Intex pool. Been all over the web. Saved your site to favs a few days ago and now decided this is the...

    Started by lorispaulding‎, 08-06-2012 05:47 PM
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    08-07-2012 10:09 AM Go to last post
  11. Question Cloudy water

    Hi ---I'm new here and hope I've used the right area to post. I opened the start here link and couldn't find a post button there. I have a 15'...

    Started by poolpuppy‎, 05-17-2012 01:34 PM
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    06-21-2012 10:11 PM Go to last post
  12. Considering an above ground pool

    Hi, this is my first post. I'm considering getting an above ground pool. Right now, our family of three has a summer membership to a local pool...

    Started by momofonly‎, 07-09-2012 11:22 PM
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    07-12-2012 09:02 PM Go to last post
  13. Contacting Intex Corp for parts or problems.

    here. ] While we (at PoolForum) think pretty highly of Intex *pools*, especially for the price, some of their gear is pretty dodgy, and has a...

    Started by PoolDoc‎, 07-13-2012 10:05 AM
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    07-13-2012 10:05 AM Go to last post
  14. Convert intex pool from 1.5 to 2" hose

    I have the 15' Intex above ground pool. I have upgraded the pump to a sand filter and added a a SWCG. The pool has 1.5" hose connections and both the...

    Started by anIceFan‎, 05-28-2012 02:20 PM
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    05-28-2012 07:46 PM Go to last post
  15. Converting 15' Round Intex to Hard Plumbing

    I new to posting to this forum, however I have been reading over a lot of the post and they have helped alot. Especially, the posts related to...

    Started by ATC_NH‎, 07-08-2012 07:49 AM
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    pix-broke
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    08-31-2012 05:22 PM Go to last post
  16. Deb62's pool

    These testing demo videos may help. http://pool9.net/K2006-vid/

    Started by Watermom‎, 06-22-2014 07:15 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    01-31-2015 12:04 AM Go to last post
  17. Deb62's pool

    Hi, I just set up my 15 x 42 intex pool. I did read the super simple recipe info (very helpful)....I added the bleach as directed while the pool...

    Started by Deb62‎, 06-22-2014 05:42 PM
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    06-25-2014 05:55 PM Go to last post
  18. Debating upgrading Intex cartridge to sand filter...

    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,...

    Started by 7sanders‎, 06-17-2013 05:55 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    06-17-2013 05:55 PM Go to last post
  19. Question dirt or algea?

    hello, i have what looks like blackish clouds in the bottom of my pool, they can be swept away easily. you can see them dissolve (or disperse) ,...

    Started by hearts2swim‎, 06-25-2012 10:05 AM
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    06-27-2012 09:16 AM Go to last post
  20. DIY solar heater question

    I'm planning on building a solar water heater for my Intex 15' AG pool. Most of what I've read recommends using black pipe as black will absorb heat...

    Started by Gomez5693‎, 08-14-2012 08:55 AM
    • Replies: 5
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    08-16-2012 01:18 AM Go to last post
  21. Doing some home work on Intex Ultra Frame - Leveling the ground

    Greetings, I am doing some basic information gathering for a new Intex Ultra Frame style pool (gravitating towards 18') and had a basic question on...

    Started by nazran‎, 07-22-2012 11:48 PM
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    07-28-2012 11:37 PM Go to last post
  22. Easy set 10' x 30"

    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...

    Started by Larryh86GT‎, 06-07-2013 09:59 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    06-11-2013 03:42 PM Go to last post
  23. epsom salt- what purpose does it have

    I have an intex 12x24 ag with swcg. I have read different things about adding Epsom salt to the pool but I am a little confused as to use it or not. ...

    Started by vickeybear‎, 07-14-2012 11:46 AM
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  24. Fence or cover for intex pool

    Last year we set up a 15'x36" intex pool and were very happy with it. But I always had a lingering fear about safety and am hesitant to put it up...

    Started by bellini‎, 06-16-2014 11:34 PM
    fence, intex, safety
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    05-06-2015 08:37 AM Go to last post
  25. Filling pool an it's unlevel...

    Just started filling our new 22ft pool and there's about 3" of water on one side, 1.5" in the middle, and no water on the other side. Before going...

    Started by Allisonsorg12‎, 06-12-2015 12:06 AM
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    06-29-2016 03:06 PM Go to last post
  26. Filter / Pumps / New Pool

    Hello, I am looking to purchase a 17' x 52" Summer Escapes metal frame above ground pool. It has listed to include one C type filter cartridge...

    Started by rkooz‎, 05-19-2014 12:16 PM
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    07-04-2014 08:47 AM Go to last post
  27. First Post

    New member from East Texas, just purchased 32X16X52 Intex Ultra-frame AG pool. Reading the forum for information in ground preparation for the pool....

    Started by ssowell‎, 06-03-2012 02:37 PM
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    06-04-2012 12:50 PM Go to last post
  28. First post to gain access to forum

    No questions yet. Just getting the first post out of the way :) bought an Intex 12'x30' so I've been reading up on how to keep the water clear. ...

    Started by android‎, 05-22-2012 02:57 PM
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    05-23-2012 05:41 PM Go to last post
  29. First time adding chemicals to 18x48 intex ultra frame pool..HELP!

    We have a 18x48 ultra frame intex pool. It was completely filled up by Monday night and we covered it Tuesday. Wednesday and today we left the cover...

    Started by babyblueiz77‎, 06-21-2012 07:20 PM
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    07-10-2012 09:15 PM Go to last post
  30. Foam Vs Sand for bottom?

    Foam vs sand? Breaking ground this weekend for my 16x48 pool! So level, foam board (or sand) and tarp? Been searching for foam board vs sand...

    Started by Slammed01‎, 06-16-2014 05:28 PM
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    06-16-2014 05:28 PM Go to last post

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