FULL INTEX POOL SET UP [season 3]
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- Опубліковано 6 лис 2024
- Third season with this Intex Ultraframe pool. We finally got it right...mostly! Learn from our mistakes over three seasons of setting up an above ground pool.
*** for this year's set up click here: • How we set up our pool...
Top pool tips 2021: • Watch this before sett...
The filter that comes with it is just too small!
Here is the sand pump with salt water converter: amzn.to/3aOJs6w (this is the big one, you may get a smaller one if your pool is smaller)
Here is the salt water conversion system to add to a pump: amzn.to/3vvS3q4
Here is the video of the sand filter set up:
part 1: • Intex Salt Pool set-up...
part 2: • Intex salt pool Sand f...
50Lb bag of sand for filter: amzn.to/3fdfZ9Y (I used 2 bags but I needed a little more)
Salt for pool. (I used 6 bags (40 lb) amzn.to/2VQQJhT
Happy Swimming!
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This year's set up video: ua-cam.com/video/LJG07Ez1iQc/v-deo.html
I think my favorite part is the puppy at 4:20 living his best life wiggling around in the dirt 🥰🤣
Awww. That’s the best comment! Dogs really know how to enjoy life!
I've left my pool up all year and had to drain and clean as you did but I promise if you take it down and clean at the end of summer it is so much better. Its ready to put up and fill with water instantly and I think it will make your pool last longer.
Thank you! We were talking about getting a cover and trying to keep water in it over winter. So much water to drain out but it is nice to have fresh water. Take care!
Pool owner for years... just sharing a few money savings tips. Bleach for shocking and it’s cheaper. Just look up the amount for how many gallons your pool is. Also water softener salt (it’s a lot cheaper then pool salt.) but it’s the same thing. 😀
To avoid burning your liner out with the powdered shock, try mixing it into a five gallon bucket with some warm water first. That way it is already dissolved before it even enters the pool.
Oh great suggestion thank you! And thanks for watching.
Hey just found your channel. Great videos! We just got a 16ft XTR frame. We just filled it for the first time and it looks like it’s just a tick over 2 inches off. Your previous videos look like you had a much bigger unlevel difference. 4inches?? Since that was 2018 I’m assuming everything held up ok. No damage or danger? Any tips to deal with the unlevel pool for the season? Appreciate it!!
Thank you! Yes year one we were off about 4” the following year we made it worse somehow. The legs sunk pretty bad and we were off more like 6”. It held up but it was not ideal. We finally did it this year but as I warn in this video our legs still sank a bit because we used small wood for the leg supports! But we are level this year. Most recent is the how to vacuum and backwash filter. Ask any ?’s I’ll try to help.
Hi, we just set our 14 foot pool up for the first time and it was 2.5" off. We used a jack and wood to lift the legs on the low side and placed wood under each leg that was off. We are now about an inch off. It was very easy to do. There are videos on UA-cam that can show you how to do it.
Good job Dani, it looks a lot better this season. Yes a bigger pad always is good idea because the weight of the water put a lot of pressure on each leg.
We all learn every year from out mistakes. Thank you for this great and fun video.
thank you!!
I really like swimming! I hope you enjoy this summer!
Blessings!
Blessings right back your way! thank you!
Pretty cool! Im using sandmaster 13" sandfilter on my 16ft by 48 inch intex round pool and it keeps my water crystal clear!
Nice! Thanks for watching happy swimming
Hey Danny, greetings from Bogotá Colombia, your video is really helpful, ill buy a intex pool, and your shared experience is great for new owners. Thanks, stay safe.
Well thank you very much for this kind comment. Our pool finally rusted out after three years. Hard to find new pools now the prices have gone up. Happy swimming.
Summer is near. I put our pool up almost 2 weeks ago..That pool is HUGE. WOW I'd be so intimitaded. We had a 15 foot and now a 12 foot pool. And I'm actually able to properly balance my chemicals lol :). Hey you can try vinegar to get the staining off. Or using calcium in your pool. We upgraded our pump and i just stuck the hoses that came with the pool twisted them down in there and I have no leaks which will work until I can get the proper connections
That is awesome! I am loving the salt water. the water is still so cold in mine!
Great job on the setup of the pool as well as the helpful video! Thanks! We're going to be setting ours up for the first time this year and I am currently working on leveling the ground.... Keeping my fingers crossed! Thank you for the tips!
I am glad I could finally be of some help to people. It only took three seasons to get it almost right! Thanks! Hope you subscribe for tips and keep me posted on your pool!
Hello. I bought a 24’ by 12’ intex pool which will be arriving soon. I really want to have a salt system pool but I am not clear as to whether or not the filter comes with everything I need. In other words, do I have to buy another filter/machine to have a salt system pool?
The filter it comes with is pretty much identical to yours
Is it a “salt to chlorine converter “ filter? It should tell you. Because they have the sand filter like this.
Wahoo!!!! Summer is coming!!!!! Swimming is the best! ♥️♥️♥️
Hi I think I have a silly question but have the same setup and every time I’m use the test strip it says no free chlorine? Is that normal ? I have total chlorine but no free ? Also what test strips do u use ? And your pool looks great !!! Thanks in advance.
I don't use strips but instead the dropper. From what I know, "free chlorine" is the active chlorine. After the sun hits the water it will zap the active chlorine out. So you need to get more "free chlorine" in. With the salt pool, I get new chlorine every night when I run the filter, so I don't worry like I did when I was dumping bleach in. Hope that helps. All the pool experts out there can be intimidating. Good luck and thanks for watching my video.
How do you power your pump and filter. Im ordering this pool and dont know how I would give it power. What's your advice if you don't have power close to your pool? Thank you in advance! Also thank you for your informative videos they have truly helped me.
Oh, thank you, I am not perfect in my videos but learning as I go. We have used an extension cord for 3 years. It is not reccomended but it works fine! Just buy a good outdoor one! Or even one that can be “grounded”. But ours is basic and no issues. Thanks for watching !
Sorry if I missed this in your video but why are you adding chlorine if you have a saltwater system? I’m getting ready to set ours up for the first time and have never maintained a pool but plan to setup the sand filter and salt water system from the start.
It was recommended but I bet you don’t have to! When I add the chlorine I run it on free pump- not the salt to chlorine conversion. Do some research and see what you read :) also if needed you can “shock”your pool by adding chlorine to help keep it algae free. I did that once last season when we had a lot of hot hot sunny days and the pump was struggling to get the chlorine real high.
Great video. Do you empty the sand from your filter ever season? Or just leave it ready to go when you hook it back to the pool?
I did not empty the sand. It is supposed to be good for 5 years. However, this year we are going to take it all apart and probably clean out the sand to start over next year. (new pool) (this one just broke) (see latest video) This giant filter took 100 lbs of sand and still needed more. Thanks for watching happy swimming.
@@HappyFarmsLa thanks
How deep is your pool?? Nice video. Thank you.
48" deep. Thank you!
Great videos, I’ve watched them all trying to get ours setup. The instructions are lacking in my opinion so these have been helpful. Just to clarify, you dump in the salt after filling, move it around to help dissolve if you can, then run the pump and the chlorine generator. Do I need to run the pump for awhile before doing the salt? And have you ever used stabilizer, supposed to help trap more chlorine in your pool, just curious on your thoughts, thanks!
Thank you Courtney. Ha I try! I run my pump overnight before putting salt in (free pump) FP on the pump settings. ( don’t have to) Then I added salt
dissolve well and ran the chlorine converter (at night) no I don’t use any other stuff :) minimalist but it has been fine. The pool is going to be zapped of chlorine during this sunny day so just run your filter for 7 to 8 hours a night and that should put the chlorine levels right back where you need them for the morning and keep it nice and clean I’ll try to answer any questions you have best of luck
Hello, we are new Intex pool owners and I'm wondering how long I should run the pump. We have a 14'x42" pool, and are using the pump that came with the pool this year. I know we will need to invest in a stronger pump next year, but we wanted to see if we would like and use it first. Thanks.
I would run it all night. Change filter often or take it out and spray it off to clean it. We used the tiny filter the first year and our pool eventually went green. Ours is bigger though and we live in a very hot place. Keep it as clean as possible with scooping out organic matter that falls in. A sand filter is amazing and salt is where it’s at I promise! But I understand completely, good luck keep me posted! ~ Dani
I am watching you May, 2022. Can you please give an update have your pool is doing. I am looking to get one for my children and currently doing a lot of research and UA-cam video watching 😘😘😘
This pool rusted out because it was off level and salt was running over the metal. I got a new one in 2020 it is doing great. I got the XTR this time. I have new videos up about set up and the new pool if you would like just search Happy Farms Pool
@@HappyFarmsLa got it. Thank you.
How much is the water bill difference 😅 if you don’t mind me asking
Our bill went up about $30/month on the month we filled. How is your pool? Ask me anything. Thanks for watching hope you subscribe Stephanie! ~Dani
What size pool is yours? We are about to set our 22' up. Our ground underneath is uneven, but we are going to try to work on the rock hard clay.
20' x48" deep. Get it level is the most important thing. We are setting up our new pool TODAY and have been working on getting it level for 4 seasons LOL. Worst thing is an unlevel pool! good luck~ let me know how it goes!
Hello,
I have a few questions!! I am getting ready to set up my pool and I wanted to know can I plug my cords up for my filter in a regular outlet or will I need to run electricity outside. Can you explain to me how you plug yours up. I also wanted to know how long do you need to run your filter pump throughout the day.
Thank you!!
We run an extension cord outside even though it is not recommended. I run our sand filter 6-8 hours a night. Good luck hope that helps.
Ok great! So after you run it 6 to 8 hours at night do you run it during the day while swimming. Also I have a Coleman pool, and we bought a Intex skimmer. Can I connect a Intex skimmer to a Coleman pool.And do they really work.
Life of The Whites I don’t run it during the day or while swimming. I don’t use my skimmer. But I don’t think the brand matters as long as the tubes match up size wise.
Your pool looks great! Is your pool directly on your level dirt or did you place a pad on top of the dirt? Wondering because I'm setting my pool up today for the first time. Got it from a friend with no instructions
It’s on the dirt. I try to make sure there’s no rocks, walking with bare feet will tell you. That will damage the liner. It came with a tarp but after season 1 the tarp had deteriorated. Good luck!
Its That time of year!! Looks like you have done Great By Working out The Kinks!! Have BIG FUN!!
Hi Linda! Yes! Thank you dear. I’m so grateful for it.
I can't wait for these to come back in stock!
yes but i searched for a month for one that wasn't over $1000 and I ended up driving 3 hours to get one
Ellie Ski nice! Would you mind sharing where you found one?
Sad thing is usually in Aug/Sept you can get that one for a hundred bucks. I got the 15 foot ultra frame for 250.00.
Great video! have you had saltwater in your pool for 3 years? because your pool looks great I've seen others that have rusted and they blame the saltwater?
Two years salt. Yeah it’s rusting a bit, but I think it’ll be awhile before it damages it structurally. I think it’s so worth it because the money I save on chemicals (0$) and the salt water is so nice.
How did you manage to move it without disassembling the structure?
Here’s the video for that: ua-cam.com/video/MXGOQjWaPBs/v-deo.html
Good luck!
The pool looks so inviting! Can you make a little canal and drain the leak away from the support until the patch tape comes?
Thank you Rick and Bev Francis! That is a grand idea! You are smart, must be good genes ;) Patched it yesterday (ayden did) we need to get in and check on it, but dang, its cold in there!
OMG, finally, the pool looks awesome, you can also put chlorine granules directly into the pump basket; open the lid and put it in, and turn it on.
I’m so happy for you. What are the temperatures of the water?
Happy swimming
Their pool does look awesome this time they did an AWESOME job. And I'm curious of the water temp too my pool has been up to 70°f. But has been sitting at 68...im in tn
Its about 65! eeek. I jump in and dont go under yet. Thanks Sven! How is your pool? still fighting algae?
also I don't have a good thermometer been using a meat thermometer LOL!
Dani Happy Farms Louisiana We thought we can clean it only with the filter and no chemicals or salt, but it didn’t happen. 3 days ago we bought algaecide, and it cleared up in just one night. Now it’s crystal clear. We’re looking for pool salt, and also for the new sand for the filter, because it’s 3 years now. Do you maybe have some suggestions for cheap heating the pool or anything
What’s your size of the pool, you said you can’t find the cover. I’ll find it and I’ll send you a link on mail
What state do u live in ? I’m from Chicago and we have severe winters here, I wonder if a pool like this will survive all the ice and snow with our bending or something
Louisiana. Hmmmm I don’t know, maybe if you use salt water, it won’t freeze? I can’t tell ya for sure but I bet there’s a way to winterize the pool. Thanks Dan! ~Dani
Amazing , great job guys you're pros now. Enjoy summer!!
Thank you! We did better the third time! Have a great summer thanks for the kind words.
too bad i didn't know about your channel and amazon link. i am about to begin my 3rd season with a 24' Bestway pool and i am upgrading my cartridge based saltwater system to the exact one you have listed from amazon in your link. i watched your video from last year setting the pump system up. How many bags of that sand did you end up using. i have two 50 lb bags on order
Two but still not to fill line! But I never added more. Works fine! Thanks for the comment! Love salt water chlorine generator! So easy! Thanks again!
@@HappyFarmsLa have you had good results with that type of sand
@@InMyHead Yes no issues, filters well. I left it in all winter, next winter I am going to research how to wintirize the pump.
@@HappyFarmsLa I have heard with some types of filter media (brightline glass media and zeosand, that you put pea gravel in the very bottom of the filter tank before you put the filter media in do you know anything about this ?
This was an interesting video!! Took a lot of work!
Thank you Stephanie! Oh yes! Hope you are well!
How did u make sure the ground was level tho?
best way is to get a "lazer level" or make a "water level" we did it again this year with a new pool and it is still 2" off level it is so hard! Next time we will get a lazer level.
Do you not use a skimmer?
I don’t! I have one and had so much trouble getting it attached! We just scoop often.
Is this the same pool or a new one? I put up my pool the first time it was 6 inches off now 4. I cant afford to drain again do you think I'll last all season
Nevermimd I see you answered o was dealing with baby and missed that part lol
I did worse, I had mine 4' the first year and 5' the second year, finally got it right this year. I think 4' youll be ok if all looks ok
Yaaaayyy! Looks much better! 🥰😀
Yay! Thank you!
Great Channel, we just got into having a pool. 15ft Intex pool. Keep pushing it to the limit. Where are you in LA, located in Stonewall.
Awesome! We’re near Minden! Thanks for subscribing good luck with the pool. Consider going salt it’s awesome and worth the price of the filter up front pays off in the long run.
It’s easier if you power wash the lining to the pool With simple green
Oh yes I bet! I wish I had a pressure washer!
great, so the chloride its like shock right since u have salt water pool?
Yes the salt turns to chlorine when going through the converter
Happy swimming, it will take some a little time for the water to warm up, I am opening my pool this week and cannot wait to get in. We get very hot summers here in Turkey and the pool is in more shade this year so hopefully the water won’t get as warm as previous summers. Stay safe and enjoy your pool.
Good idea about the shade. Sun and Heat zaps the chlorine. We get a nice afternoon shade from a tree. Hot here in southern US too. Have a great summer and thanks for watching.
How long do these pools usually last?
Hard to say. My first one 3 years, but we use salt water AND it was off level for 2 seasons with water flowing over the metal..rusted out. Id say if you are not using salt water, 6-10 years ? I am hoping to get 6 out of our new one we purchased this season. Thanks for watching.
@@HappyFarmsLa Ok thank you. Is rain not supposed to go on it? (Sorry if that's a dumb question)
@@d.j.wellington rain is normal...you may need to drain some if too much rain overfills it. or vaccum from the debris that falls into it. Hey, there are no stupid questions except the ones you don't ask!
@@HappyFarmsLa Ok thank you so much.
Hey There! I'm purchasing an intex pool when they go back in stock (14 or 15 x 42), I was wondering If you only use the filter at night and how often you run it. Also, does it have to stay plugged in even when not in use? Some of this info may be in the manual but as I said I haven't been able to purchase mine yet. Great channel btw! These videos will be super helpful for when I put mine up :)
Hello, awesome I will always try to help! I run mine from about 7pm and for 6-8 hours depending on how hot and sunny it has been. It has a timer. Yes I only run it at night. Since it is a salt to chlorine converter pump it is making chlorine and the sun will just zap the chlorine right out during the day. You can unplug it when not in use. I am always sure to unplug it during a storm in case there is a power surge and it could burn up the connector or something. I never run it in a storm. I highly recommend a sand filter like this one (smaller for you) If you use the small regular filter you will have algae growth very quickly. :) Thanks for liking the video and channel.
Looks really good!!!
Thank you!
Happy swimming! Have a great weekend!
Thank you! You too!
Do you sale the pumps what kind of pump is it
Amazon sells the pump, it is linked below the video in the description box.
how much did you pay for it? thanks
400 at academy sports three years ago. Amazon has them (linked below this video) they are selling them as a set so higher price. High demand right now.
Thank you so much.
Hey good luck! We finally got it ALMOST perfect this year, used pavers..but the pavers are pushing on the pool a little bit so please make sure they are scooted back from the pool if you use them.
You finally got it level
I know right! Ha! Third time's a charm they say right.
Way to go DaniD❤️🥰
Hello!! Can you please tell me about how many wood blocks we would need for under the legs. I hope I make sense😊 We are ordering the same pool today.
Thank you!
I would recommend using cement pavers there a dollar each at Lowe’s if you can get those otherwise use wider and strong wood and I believe this pool has 21 poles.
Ok great!! You did an amazing job by the way. Also once I fill the water do I really need to put much chemicals in it. I have some chlorine tablets so far and that's it. How will I REALLY know if the pool is ready to swim in.
@@thewhitefamily5293 Get the dropper test for chemical testing, must better than the strips. HONESTLY I only worry about the chlorine. I will probably get hate mail for that haha. You want your chlorine levels to stay at the right place so you don't get algae. If you have a salt pool with a chlorine converter pump, you just run that at night. Otherwise you add the chlorine and dusk and run the filter overnight. SUN takes your chlorine, so it will deplete during the day. I really like the salt to chlorine converter A LOT. no algae this past season.
@@HappyFarmsLa ok!! That makes sense. Also ome more question lol... Do you have any recommendations on whats the best sand to use in a intext sand/ filter pump? I would be using sand so just want to make the best decision.
@@thewhitefamily5293 I just bought sand online..I linked it below the video I think. Just get a good quality made for the filter! Keep me posted!
It’s so sad all that work and a slow leak
We patched the leak :) few months later (August) we lost the pool to rust! 😢 3 year life on this pool for us.
Nothing is goofy everyone does it too to straight out the pool
Thanks 😊
When you don’t know what you’re doing hire a pro. It’s cheaper in the long run and less headache!
Totally. most people can't afford a pro...or have husbands who think they can do it. LOL
@@HappyFarmsLa I like your sense of humor. If you calculate the time spent over three seasons of trying to get it right and the money spent in chemicals to drain it, re-level it then refill it 3 times, I guarantee you the labor to have hired a pro to do it is probably cheaper and less work on your back. J/s
I get that it’s easier to spend a little at a time redoing it though.
@@HappyFarmsLa we did ours 1 time and it lasted three years until it had an unfortunate event with a very large dog so we had to replace it this year. Lol
By the way before you put it on filter after a backwash you have to put it on rinse for 30 seconds
Yes I do that. Thank you!
YOU SHOULD HAVE LAID TARP DOWN FIRST AND BLOCKS R NOR BIG ENOUGH
Yes a tarp helps! We had one the first year. They are expensive. Yes in the video I say concrete block would be best, but we were in lockdown in April, asked to stay home :) so we did what we could with what we had.
ann smith
🙄Yeah that’s EXACTLY what she said in the video. SEVERAL TIMES!!! Do you have any input of your own or are you good with just repeating what has already been said? Asking for a friend.