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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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    04-25-2012 11:12 AM Go to last post
  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: 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
  5. 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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  1. Summer Splash through skimmer/filter/pump problem

    Has anyone hard piped this to an intex sand pump? I am having problems find the right adapters to go from the skimmer to the sand pump since the old...

    Started by wwhite0310‎, 06-15-2012 12:18 AM
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    06-19-2012 05:24 PM Go to last post
  2. Intex 18 x54

    What do you recommend to clean dirt and blackish marks from outside of the pool.

    Started by witherig‎, 04-12-2014 01:38 PM
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    04-13-2014 11:29 AM Go to last post
  3. Base for an Intex Easy Setup Pool

    Brand new to pools here and I have a few questions. I am looking at the Intex Easy Setup 18' pool with Krystal Klear Saltwater system and sand...

    Started by Wisewr‎, 05-19-2012 07:33 PM
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    05-20-2012 06:24 PM Go to last post
  4. Base for an Intex Easy Setup Pool

    Brand new to pools here and I have a few questions. I am looking at the Intex Easy Setup 18' pool with Krystal Klear Slatwater system and sand...

    Started by Wisewr‎, 05-19-2012 11:14 PM
    • Replies: 4
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    06-01-2012 05:28 PM Go to last post
  5. 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
  6. Deb62's pool

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

    Started by Watermom‎, 06-22-2014 07:15 PM
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    01-31-2015 12:04 AM Go to last post
  7. pool vacuum/filter pumps

    Hi from the uk, new to forum, I only have a 12ft bestway frame pool 3ft deep and have 2 questions 1. I need something to vacuum up my pool 1st I...

    Started by viena‎, 08-03-2013 05:06 PM
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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Pool Skimmer Blockage

    We have an interesting problem. We have a small pool with one skimmer. When we have a pool party, someone always backs up to the skimmer, blocking...

    Started by vbpoollady‎, 06-16-2012 01:05 PM
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    06-19-2012 07:41 PM Go to last post
  11. Intex Pool Problem

    I have an above ground Intex pool. I am having trouble with the 2 things that install thru the pool and connect to the pump. I don't know the proper...

    Started by uffbros‎, 06-07-2018 12:30 AM
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    06-07-2018 09:43 AM Go to last post
  12. Which filter/pump better for water with high iron

    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...

    Started by tsybert‎, 06-20-2012 10:54 AM
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    06-21-2012 09:00 PM Go to last post
  13. New pool setup-posts settling differently What to do?

    Hi, This is my second Intex ABP. We had a 12' round by 42" deep with the metal frame which lasted us about 5 years. The new one I set up is the...

    Started by trudge‎, 06-24-2012 12:52 AM
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  14. New Intex pool filled with iron contaminated water

    I'm hoping to have the pool crystal clear soon. I have the intex 15x48 and had a water truck fill it most of the way with city water. I topped it off...

    Started by trockyh‎, 07-19-2013 01:04 AM
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    07-19-2013 05:33 PM Go to last post
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. How to modify Intex ABG pool fittings to accept 11/2" pvc pipes?

    Hello everyone!! I'm Jose from California city Ca, I've rencently purchased a 24' round Intex ABG pool, evrything so far is been good. The problem I...

    Started by traxx2003‎, 06-23-2012 06:33 AM
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    06-23-2012 10:17 AM Go to last post
  18. New Intex Pool owner

    Just ordered the Intex 24ft x 12ft intex pool and am a first time pool owner so I figured I had better find a place to get questions answered. Found...

    Started by tom79904‎, 06-26-2012 01:08 PM
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    06-28-2012 11:45 AM Go to last post
  19. How start up new 18' Coleman

    We just bought a Coleman 18 by 48 above ground pool from a store? We are wanting to do the BBB method but wanted to know how to get started and how...

    Started by Tmiller‎, 05-31-2018 10:45 PM
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    06-01-2018 07:48 AM Go to last post
  20. Red face Installing a new Intex AGP with saltwater chlorination.

    We are in the process of setting up a 15' x 48" Intex AGP-metal frame (4400 gal roughly) and will be adding the saltwater intex chlorinator system to...

    Started by tigers75‎, 05-14-2014 11:21 AM
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  21. Install Side Mount Skimmer to Intex Pool?

    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...

    Started by TheKs‎, 09-22-2012 09:17 PM
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    09-30-2012 09:28 PM Go to last post
  22. Running Time/Intervals for Filter/Pump?

    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...

    Started by TheKs‎, 09-10-2012 09:24 PM
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    09-12-2012 04:49 AM Go to last post
  23. Using a SuperFlo pump and a 24" sand filter on an Intex pool

    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...

    Started by The Diesel‎, 05-18-2014 07:11 PM
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    05-20-2014 08:32 PM Go to last post
  24. Wanting to change wall mounted screen filter to a skimmer on Intex Ultra Frame pool.

    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...

    Started by The Brabarian‎, 04-21-2014 09:48 AM
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  25. Exclamation Anyone buy the new 27' round Intex yet?

    I have a 3 yr old 24' x 52" UltraFrame. I bought some replacement parts this year, and found them to be reasonable. My liner, however, may not make...

    Started by ThaSatelliteGuy‎, 05-13-2012 01:48 PM
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  26. Pool vacuum questions from a newbie

    I have a 10x30 Summer escapes quick set pool. I believe it only holds 1000 gallons of water. When i set it up I tried my best by putting down sand...

    Started by tgrantjr‎, 07-16-2013 08:31 AM
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  27. What do plunger valves do & are they necessary?

    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...

    Started by tfloris‎, 06-24-2014 06:08 PM
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    06-26-2014 10:22 PM Go to last post
  28. Intex filtration problems

    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...

    Started by teamwir‎, 06-09-2013 11:36 PM
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  29. tears near the sewn section patched but still leak

    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...

    Started by teamwir‎, 06-01-2015 04:15 PM
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    06-03-2015 06:58 AM Go to last post
  30. Pool startup problems.

    Ok, so we have a 15' X 42" steel frame, soft sided pool. Not sure if it's an Intex or what, it's whatever Kmart sells. It was great all last year but...

    Started by Tander‎, 05-28-2012 02:56 PM
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    05-28-2012 07:31 PM Go to last post

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