Intex 16x48 Ultra Frame Pool

[PoolDoc]

Get a cheapo OTO/phenol red drops kit at Walmart. That will give you reliable -- if not super accurate -- testing till the K2006 arrives.

[bdearen]

I looked everywhere and couldn't find anything besides strips.

[Watermom]

Not even an OTO/Phenol red kit (yellow and red drops)? I have seen them at Lowe's before and I bet maybe K-Mart might have them. A pool store would, too. Just don't let them talk you into buying a bunch of stuff if you go there!

[bdearen]

Wow you were right about the strips. I paid $35 for 100 7 way strips. They read FC at 0-1. My new test kit shows it at 5-6. CYA is still reading 0-20 so my next step should be to pickup some conditioner/Stabilizer correct? Also if I plan to keep this pool for awhile do you think I should get a 1HP pump/filter from the pool store? They sell one for $250 Waterways brand complete pump, leave trap, and a filter that's about 3 feet tall??

[PoolDoc]

Waterway has a habit of producing impressive looking filters that under perform. I can tell you a 1hp pump is WAY too big.

Here are some options:

Intex 28651 16-Inch 3200-Gallon Sand Filter Pump
Hayward S144T1540S Top-Mount 14" Sand Filter 4-way Valve & 40 GPM Pump

I think the Hayward would be a better choice, but having not been hands on with one, I don't know what it would take to adapt it to an Intex pool.

Regardless of which pump and filter you get, you'll need all the items below or their equivalent. Keep in mind that Lowes / Home Depot / etc sell some look-alike junk, so check ratings and reviews carefully.

TRC 26020008-6 12/3 GFCI Protected In-line Tri-Cord Set 15-Amp
US Wire 74100 12/3 100-Feet SJTW Yellow Heavy-Duty Lighted Extension Cord
Intermatic P1121 Heavy Duty Outdoor Timer 15 Amp

[bdearen]

Waterway has a habit of producing impressive looking filters that under perform. I can tell you a 1hp pump is WAY too big.

Here are some options:

Intex 28651 16-Inch 3200-Gallon Sand Filter Pump
Hayward S144T1540S Top-Mount 14" Sand Filter 4-way Valve & 40 GPM Pump

I think the Hayward would be a better choice, but having not been hands on with one, I don't know what it would take to adapt it to an Intex pool.

Awesome I think I will pickup the Intex sand filter pump. Thanks for the link. It has really great reviews + it should just plug right into my existing setup without having to worry about adapters. I am currently cleaning the filter 2-3 per week to maintain the pool so I am sure this will greatly help.