Leveling the ground for a new Intex pool

[Pappy]

If you have not already done so, read this. Your life will be easier and your pool will be happier.

http://pool9.net/ssr/
http://pool9.net/ag-pool-problems/


If you have the cartridge filter, order GOOD cartridges now, the warning about the Intex cartridges is HUGELY understated. The test kit info is also very IMPORTANT!!!

If you have a sand filter, you might be interested in this,
http://www.walmart.com/ip/20434370
the picture is WRONG, the description is CORRECT. Many of the local Walmarts (Dallas TX area) have it in stock. I have an Intex 14" sand filter and about 1/8 cup seems to work great.

This is WHY you might be interested in D.E.
http://pool9.net/de-test/

Enjoy your new pool!

[dtjoseph95]

I'll read the first 2 links now. Thank you.
It is a sand filter which I thought might be better, (not sure if it's true just my thought) all the others I saw where cartridge filters. I know of DE quite well as I have horses and it's very popular to use with them. The last link isn't working. What's is help do? Do you just put it in the water? I was going to get the saltwater filter also instead of using chlorine.

[Watermom]

Here is what he was trying to give you in that last link:

http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...to-sand-filter

Welcome to the Pool Forum!

[PoolDoc]

Mom, I'll do the p9 link list this evening . . .

[Watermom]

Thanks!

[dtjoseph95]

I have a question, if I have a sand filter and going to put on a saltwater system also, do I still need to do all the bleach and borax steps? where do you get borax from? Also, what is the best sand to use for the filter? Sorry newbie here, and a Coloradoian, pools aren't very common around here. I see a trip to the pool store in the very near future.

[Watermom]

I assume you mean the 'bleach and borax steps' from the SS Recipe? Yes, you do. You don't start up your SWCG until you have your water balanced.

You can get 20 Mule Team Borax at Walmart (laundry aisle).

You need to use sand made specifically for pool filters.

If you go to the Pool Store, don't let them talk you into buying a bunch of stuff you don't need! Trust me...... they'll try!

[PoolDoc]

1. SWCG (salt water chlorine generation) system are just a METHOD of adding chlorine. And, that's all they do. All the rest of pool water management (pH, CYA, TA, CH) has to be done the same way, PLUS you have to track salt levels.

2. Use labeled filter sand.

3. Few SWCG's generate enough chlorine to handle problems, like algae or a big group of sweaty kids. If you depend on them for that, you tend to (a) not solve the problem and (b) shorten the units life . . . a LOT.

[Pappy]

If you're mechanically inclined, you can disconnect the power to the copper electrode. I've not seen a SWCG in person though, so I have no clue as to how SAFE or how easy it would be.

[Pappy]

If it is a sand filter and it came with the pool, I'm pretty sure the pump is part of the package. As far as I can tell, ALL Intex SWCGs include a copper ionization "feature". Copper in the water makes blond hair green.

This is the Intex sand filter page
http://www.intexcorp.com/index.php/h...ter-pumps.html
If your unit looks similar to one of these, the pump is included.