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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: 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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
  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. Question Small pool vacuum adapter plate

    I have a 12' round above ground pool that we bought from Walmart, and I'm trying to hook up a manual vacuum to the pump hanging on the side of the...

    Started by Buckeye5‎, 08-11-2013 10:02 PM
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    08-11-2013 10:45 PM Go to last post
  2. Question skimmer questions

    I see that Intex makes a skimmer that I could use for my pool. Is this a good idea to purchase? Any pro's or con's? How do you attach them and so...

    Started by mommak‎, 06-02-2014 10:08 PM
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  3. new user posting for 1st time

    I 'm relatively new pool owner. I own a 12' x 24' x 52 " above ground intex ultra frame pool with sand filter and saltwater generator. I look...

    Started by gopherhockey201011‎, 05-28-2014 04:53 PM
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    05-29-2014 02:54 PM Go to last post
  4. 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
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  5. Homebrew Fountain for Intex Pools

    I think I've figured out an easy way to use standard fountains/attachments with the non-standard Intex inlet fitting. I just made a homebrew...

    Started by strat‎, 08-11-2013 08:16 PM
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  6. New post for Intex pool owner

    Hi everyone. New to here and hope to get lots of info. We are changing from a 8ft intex to a 12 ft this summer. Can use any advice we can get....

    Started by Revrick52‎, 05-26-2014 02:54 PM
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    05-26-2014 04:24 PM Go to last post
  7. 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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  8. Out going jet for INTEX 16' X 48"

    My outgoing jet for my intex pool seems to be leaking on the inside of the pool. The little 'directional cover' doesn't seem to get the a sealed fit...

    Started by MoJoe‎, 08-11-2013 01:09 PM
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    08-11-2013 05:35 PM Go to last post
  9. New member, first post

    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...

    Started by sandycreek91‎, 05-22-2013 11:07 PM
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    05-30-2013 01:28 PM Go to last post
  10. Another new one with questions

    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...

    Started by carmantx‎, 05-31-2013 05:28 PM
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    06-03-2013 10:26 PM Go to last post
  11. 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
  12. 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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  13. Smile New member in Eastern NC

    Hello All, Just installed our new 18 x 52" Intex pool. All is well, girls went swimming in it today. Only hiccup is water was yellow/green upon...

    Started by SaltLife‎, 05-31-2014 02:23 PM
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  14. 15x36 Intex Pool

    Hello, I just purchased, Jul 21st, a 15x36 Intex Pool for my family, our first. All seems to be going well so far. I did quite a bit of...

    Started by Knighti2‎, 07-26-2013 08:11 PM
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    07-26-2013 10:15 PM Go to last post
  15. Heater with intend pool

    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...

    Started by kshuf‎, 06-12-2013 09:59 AM
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    06-13-2013 01:36 PM Go to last post
  16. Intex interlocking parts not staying locked.

    Bought a 20' x 52" intex pool and after filling the pool noticed that some of the connections have come unlocked. Has anyone else had this type of...

    Started by domerfan‎, 06-27-2013 10:38 PM
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    06-28-2013 07:52 AM Go to last post
  17. Acronyms Are My Favorite

    Hello, Pool People! I am so excited to have found this forum! Yes, I'm exited about learning how to maintain my new AGP which I will be setting up...

    Started by HermanaRed‎, 05-02-2018 09:26 AM
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    05-02-2018 10:09 PM Go to last post
  18. Polaris 180 convert for above ground?

    I have an Intex above ground pool 15'x48", intex 1200 gal sand filter pump, and a krystal clear salt water system. I was just given a Polaris...

    Started by mikest‎, 07-05-2012 11:44 AM
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  19. intex parts

    I apologize if this is not the correct place to post this. I am looking for parts for our intex ultra frame 20'x48", particularly the horizontal...

    Started by costo‎, 05-12-2014 09:15 PM
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  20. Horizontal Beam stuck to liner

    On my Intex pool, I'm trying to replace a few of the rusted horizontal beams, but they'e stuck/rusted to the pool liner loops. Any suggestions on...

    Started by macsdad1234‎, 04-30-2018 07:12 PM
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  21. Setting up our new 16x48

    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...

    Started by rlmommy‎, 05-28-2013 03:02 PM
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    05-29-2013 11:24 PM Go to last post
  22. New member with a question

    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...

    Started by PapaX5‎, 06-09-2013 08:42 PM
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    06-10-2013 12:58 PM Go to last post
  23. Has anyone used a KStar 10 heater to heat a soft sided pool

    We just recently 'upgraded' from a 15' by 42" Intex to a 12x24x52" SteelPro (Bestway). We used our last pool for two seasons, using only a solar...

    Started by ariel68‎, 04-29-2014 01:32 PM
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  24. Pump flow rate insufficient for saltwater system

    I got a saltwater system for my 10' Intek pool and I neglected to look at the flow rate requirement for the system I purchased. It requires a minimum...

    Started by Copperhead‎, 07-16-2013 07:51 PM
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    07-18-2013 05:18 PM Go to last post
  25. Wink Ring Pool

    I purchased this pool two weeks ago. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Summer-Escapes-15-x-42-Quick-Set-Ring-Pool-with-Deluxe-Kit/19340402 . I have it...

    Started by betolley‎, 07-08-2012 11:19 PM
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    07-08-2012 11:35 PM Go to last post
  26. Leaking Liner on small pool

    My 15 foot round pool has a leaking liner and I didn't really find out till I closed it for the winter. And the cover keeps sinking lower. My are my...

    Started by popps‎, 11-08-2013 12:31 PM
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  27. Help, 18' vinyl pool liner bottom moderately sun damaged

    Hi, is there any way I can save my pool? Its an intex 18' x 52" above ground pool. Unfortunately it got left uncovered over this last winter and the...

    Started by rick1964‎, 06-29-2012 06:40 PM
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    06-30-2012 09:14 AM Go to last post
  28. newby -- setting up Intex 12 x 20 oval pool

    Hi everyone, I'm about to start setting up my above ground pool (intex 12 x 20 oval) for the summer. We purchased the pool last year and enjoyed...

    Started by Patio Daddyo‎, 05-04-2014 02:08 PM
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    05-08-2014 09:17 AM Go to last post
  29. New 10' x 30" Intex pool to care for . . .

    Hi! I’m used to maintaining public pools. I now have a 10’ X 30” intex type easy set pool and am wondering about maintenance. It looks like I can...

    Started by MagsKLB‎, 06-02-2018 02:23 AM
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    06-02-2018 11:27 AM Go to last post
  30. 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
    • Replies: 2
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    06-01-2018 07:48 AM Go to last post

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