Forum: Intex-type Pool Setup & Operations

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...

We just purchased a ProSeries 14' x 42" metal frame above ground pool -...

should I stay with a cartridge filter or switch to a sand filter pump. I've heard every time you backwash you lose 2-3 inches of water and when I add...

________________________________ What Does It Cost to Operate an Intex-type Pool? Incomplete! Unfortunately, more than you'd think. Why?...

I have a 14 x 4 intex pool with a saltwater system & the small filter that came with it. This is the 2nd year for the saltwater system so I know how...

This is our second year with our 24' x 48" Pro Series metal Frame Pool. we took it down after last season mostly due to it not being perfectly level...

Our pool will be here today. We have the ground level and ready. The pool in the Intex 32x16x52 Ultra Metal Frame AGP. It has a 2650 gal/hour sand...

I recently purchased a Intex 15x48 Metal frame pool. My backyard is mostly concrete so the bottom is level. I went to Home Depot and picked up 2...

Will the Water Warden security fence fit an Intex metal frame pool? Thanks.

Hi, Thanks for hosting this forum. I have an Intex Ultra Frame 12x24x52" pool in my back yard. Sadly it must sit under a few trees that can not be...

Is it OK to leave these in the pool all the time floating around? I find the various floats and noodles I have gotten to play with help keep the...

I have been using my shop vac to try to keep the bottom of the pool clean from the dirt and crud that settles into the nooks,seams, and crannies on...

I have read of others who are using their filter/pump to vacuum. Can anyone please tell me how you do this? Also, what parts are needed? As of now I...

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...

I have a 15' Intex above ground pool. I have covered it for the Winter. I have not drained the water, as my intent is to just shock it again next...

Hello - So last year I bought a 16' by 48" deep intex ultra pool. It was great but was kind of chilly. Took down in winter and set up and now I...

My husband and I are both disabled, and we're finding that we cannot stay on top of keeping the filter cartridge clean. Since we've been trying to...

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...

Hi, I have an Intex 18 x 48 Easy Set pool and after many months of dealing with how bad the included 1500gph pump is, I bought a 2500gph Intex pump...

I am looking for suggestions in uprading my pump/filter. I have the original pump/filter that came with the pool. My pool info as well as...

I have always plugged my Intex pump (see signature for model) into a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)- equipped outlet with outdoor extension...

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...

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...

I had the pool up for one summer in 2013 when I bought it. I took it down and moved but didn't get it up last summer. I put it up last weekend and...

Hello Im new to this forum. We own a 3 yr old ultra frame, 16' round 48" deep pool. Finally got it up with an upgrade to an Intex sand filter salt...

Any advice for take down and storage of our 22' x 52" intex pool. Getting too cool and time to close it down. We decided early in the summer we'd...

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...

After my skimmer bracket cracked I saw this tip on Amazon. You fill the bracket sides with Bondo for extra strength. The $6 Bondo is cheaper than...

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...