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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: 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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  2. 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
  3. 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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  4. 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
  5. 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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  1. How to properly chlorinate small 12'x30" intex pool? And few other questions.

    Hey all, i have small 12x30 intex pool for kids to enjoy. Thus far I've been reading up on the chemicals that I need and so far what I have is the...

    Started by Azmp1‎, 07-07-2012 09:23 PM
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    07-13-2012 12:04 AM Go to last post
  2. Unhappy new pool, new LEAKY sand filter

    Hi all. New to pools. Bought a 14' x 48" Intex Ultra Frame pool as a starting point. Found it simple to put up but the filter that came with it...

    Started by dragonquilt‎, 07-12-2012 09:01 AM
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    07-13-2012 09:55 AM Go to last post
  3. 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
  4. Supplies Preparation for Pool Arrival

    Hi everyone! Well it seems my pool is finally on it's way and I'd like to be prepared for when it gets here. I have a few questions as to what type...

    Started by RedwingT‎, 07-13-2012 11:47 AM
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    07-13-2012 06:08 PM Go to last post
  5. Using sand to level an area for an Intex Metal Frame 15 x 48 pool

    Hi, New to the forum. I have read and read and read threads on the forum which have helped me tremendously. I have the area the pool will be set up...

    Started by RedwingT‎, 06-30-2012 04:15 PM
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    07-13-2012 09:29 PM Go to last post
  6. 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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  7. Angry how exact do my tests have to be?

    I need some advice on my testing results. I have an InTex 12ft x 24ft rectangle ag pool with swgc. My water is crystal clear and soft. Fc= .5 - 1...

    Started by vickeybear‎, 07-14-2012 11:39 AM
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    07-14-2012 04:00 PM Go to last post
  8. Post Thinking of putting in above ground pool

    Hello everyone. I have used this site before and got a lot of useful information. We had an in ground pool until we decided to have a large tree cut...

    Started by dgbernard‎, 06-20-2012 03:29 PM
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    07-14-2012 05:43 PM Go to last post
  9. Saltwater pump hoses crack frequently

    I've got an intex above ground 15ft diameter 42in deep pool with a saltwater filter. Towards the end of last summer, both the inlet and outlet hoses...

    Started by mtnman2k1‎, 07-14-2012 02:28 PM
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    07-14-2012 06:38 PM Go to last post
  10. Cool Restraining Rope

    Hi - I've got an Intex 15' x 48" Metal Frame Pool. The restraining rope is in bad shape and needs to be replaced. Any advice as to what type of...

    Started by KentRock‎, 07-13-2012 10:17 PM
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    07-16-2012 10:59 PM Go to last post
  11. Intex Salt system and Sand Filter Question

    We have an Intex above ground 15x42 pool. The pool has been up and in use since Memorial day weekend. When we filled the pool we elected to go with...

    Started by 2manycars4me‎, 07-14-2012 08:40 AM
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    07-18-2012 12:03 AM Go to last post
  12. Wonderful summer....let's keep it going!

    So, it has been a great summer in the pool here on the farm! Now, I would like to keep it that way and I am going to Wisconsin for a week. Short of...

    Started by ScottsPool‎, 07-12-2012 12:23 PM
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    07-18-2012 12:44 PM Go to last post
  13. Pump

    Will a 1/2 horsepower pump work well with a 15 ft above ground pool tks

    Started by trippin11‎, 07-17-2012 04:59 PM
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    07-20-2012 07:47 PM Go to last post
  14. ???? bubble-like bulge on the liner seam of my intex pool ??? HELP

    Hello, First time pool owner (Intex 15x48). Leveling the land was a major project. My land is part concrete ( L shape) and the part is firm soil...

    Started by michelledsilva0425‎, 07-20-2012 06:29 PM
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    07-22-2012 12:01 AM Go to last post
  15. Better hoses for Intex pools?

    Hey everyone, forum newbie here, hope to make some friends :) This is our first year with a pool, an Intex 14' Ultra Frame. So far we're very...

    Started by IGnatius T Foobar‎, 07-18-2012 05:08 PM
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    07-23-2012 01:04 PM Go to last post
  16. 14' x 48" pool with 2650 GPH sand filter

    After about a month, I am tired of the small cartridge filters. I want to put a 2650 GPH sand filter on my 14 x 48 AGP. Is that too big?

    Started by wireman‎, 07-10-2012 06:21 PM
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    07-23-2012 07:49 PM Go to last post
  17. Salt Water System GFI Question

    Hi All, I have a 16' x 48" pool with upgrade to 1200 GPM sand filter and Intex CS8110 salt water system (purchased from Lowes for$169) . ...

    Started by outinaustin‎, 07-19-2012 09:13 PM
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    07-24-2012 02:55 PM Go to last post
  18. Separate pump for heater?

    Howdy, I have an INTEX 16' above ground pool. I have attached to it a passive solar heater that I built. A bit of info on the heater the...

    Started by DrMacZed‎, 07-26-2012 12:51 PM
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    07-27-2012 01:01 PM Go to last post
  19. 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
  20. Intex Ultraframe 12x24 How Level is Level?

    Hi new member here. Just put up the Intex ultraframe 12x24 and it's almost done filling. I'm seeing that it's not 100% level, but not too far...

    Started by DMDPT‎, 07-26-2012 02:32 PM
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    07-29-2012 02:20 AM Go to last post
  21. Low Flow error with Intex saltwater system

    We had to buy a replacement saltwater system because the last one got fried somehow. We think it got struck by lightning. We realized this after it...

    Started by lucky4you‎, 07-28-2012 08:03 PM
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    07-30-2012 10:13 AM Go to last post
  22. Question Starting over

    Well due to a bunch of rain, too much water and a leveling/placement issue, I drained my pool last night. I was afraid of a collapse and didn't...

    Started by RedwingT‎, 07-29-2012 02:28 PM
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  23. Thanks... and How to remove fine dirt?

    Hi, I bought a small ,Intex round type pool for my kids this summer. Thanks to the info I found on this forum and its parent sight, I couldn't be...

    Started by Dont155‎, 08-04-2012 05:22 PM
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  24. Angry Intex Sand Filter Problem- i vacuum dead algea from pool floor & it keeps coming back

    Hello- I have an AGP 18x52 round Intex Ultra Frame Pool that came with a Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump 14" model# SF15110. This is my...

    Started by polockma‎, 08-05-2012 12:36 PM
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    08-05-2012 04:02 PM Go to last post
  25. SWCG and Unplugging the Copper Ionizer

    Hi, I just wanted to know if I should plug the ionizer back in after use of the SWCG as to keep it dry. It has a cpl prongs that fit into the cap...

    Started by RedwingT‎, 07-23-2012 09:32 PM
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    08-06-2012 11:53 AM Go to last post
  26. 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
  27. Question Upgrading to Intex sand filter

    I recently purchased an Intex sand filter/pump for my Easy Set 18' x 48" pool. The pump included new intake and output fittings (the intake seemingly...

    Started by DatsTray‎, 08-07-2012 09:52 PM
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    08-08-2012 07:34 PM Go to last post
  28. 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
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  29. New Quick set pool with New ebay sand filter system, low pressure

    Hello, Found this forum and been reading it since day one. Pools no longer intimidate me, haha. Anyways, I've purchased a 15x42 Quick set pool...

    Started by trickedout‎, 08-08-2012 12:47 PM
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    08-08-2012 11:34 PM Go to last post
  30. Question How fragile are the Intex liners *really* ?

    First-time Intex ultra frame owner here. When I read some of the horror stories on various review sites I wondered whether it was a good idea to put...

    Started by IGnatius T Foobar‎, 08-08-2012 04:09 PM
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    08-09-2012 05:17 PM Go to last post

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