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5/02/2012

15' x 36" Easy Set Above Ground Swimming Pool Review

15' x 36' Easy Set Above Ground Swimming Pool
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You can't get more for your money than one of these pools, period. If it lasts 2 or 3 seasons so what. I replaced an Aqua Leasure after 2 or 3 with an Intex 15X42. Both worked very well. The sides of the Intex are a little more upright so you have more usable area inside the pool which I like. This makes the sides a little less stable but even with 9 year olds jumping over the sides you don't lose any or hardly any water unless they a couple of them lay on the upper air ring and try to push it down. The Intex and Aqua are both very sensitive to level ground. Mine is on the patio concrete which slopes away from the house for rain run off purposes. Even this causes considerable uneveness in the water level. I added some carpet pieces to the "low side" just under the outside edge. Helped a little I think. Again, so what. Water is full on one side a few inches low on the other. No one but me even notice. But don't try to set up on more slope than I'm discribing. Filter works fine. Skimmer pole is very sturdy. Ladder works fine and does not rust for some reason like the Aqua Leisure did. I use clorine strips to test water. Just dip and read. Very easy. Be sure to keep clorine level up. I added clorine after tester showed white or none. Wrong, add before clorine goes to zero level or you will get dark emerald green swamp water as a surprise one day. Triple clorine or so solved problem. Leslie pools were very helpful and refused to sell me more expensive fix I was demanding."Just try the extra clorine first, sir". Intex comes with nice cover too. Helps keep pool clean, but if dirty you can do two things. Put garden hose in pool with a weight on the end and run water to fill the hose. Turn off and remove from hose bib and take quickly to lower ground setting up a siphon. Get in pool and "vacume" up the dirt with slow even strokes. On a hot day, if you like to keep a clean pool, very pleasurable job. Oh, before the vacume get in and run around the pool creating a spinning vortex or what ever you call it. In 30 minutes or more the dirt will consentrate on ridges in the bottom. (hard not to have some)
Setup is of course much longer than the 15 minutes or so advertized. The reason is because it is a little hard to spread the pool out evenly. The warmer the weather the better to soften the plastic. And once you get a inch of wate in the pool it becomes VERY heavy and hard to change. Use the plastic tarp for sure so you don't slide the pool on concrete or something abrasive. Infact try not to slide the pool at all. Lift and fold instead. I had to move the pool once this year (Wifes idea)folded and placed on piano mover (lowboy with casters). Left in the sun and when I went to move it, sides had fallen down and were scraping on concrete for about 10 ft of travel. Yup, three holes.(Wifes fault) Used the hole patch stuff from the inside and no leaks. Here in southern Cal I keep it up for maybe 4 month per year. After that kids don't seem to use it and water is not near as warm. My child loves it, neighbors love it. Neighbor put in pool so it got lots less use this season but they still come over to both houses. I paid $210 at Leslies Pools in Fontana CA location (big selection)Have seen them less and 50% higher other places. These are real pools by the way. You'll want to spend a little time with them cleaning and checking clorine, using filter etc. But after 4 months my pool is in the garage waiting for next year and there "real" pool is in need of a pool boy all year with all the other costs. Ok, their pool looks nicer with all that concrete and faux rock and plants and lighting. But for $200 bucks this pool is a deal. If I have the time I'll try to upload some video later.
John

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Features:POOL ONLY.15' x 36" Easy SetAbove Ground Swimming Pool Specifications & Features: Brand new and 1st quality! We never sell refurbs, seconds or customer returns.# Each 15' x 36" Easy Set above ground pool includes:1. (1) 15'x36" Above Ground Easy Set Pool. 2. (1) Set-up & maintenance DVD. 3. (1) Limited warranty from the manufacturer, Intex The pool liner has a 90 day warranty against manufacturer's defects and the pool filtration pump has a 1-year warranty. Any warranty claim must be submitted to the manufacturer. For warranty inquiries please call the Intex Consumer Hot line at 1-800-234-6839, monday thru friday, 9am to 5pm Pacific time. 4. (Infinite) Hours of refreshingly fun family activity and enjoyment.15 ft diameter x 3 ft height.Super easy set-up! Ready for water in 15 minutes!Water capacity: 2,822 gallons (10,680 L) at 80% full.No tools are needed to set up an Easy Set Pool.Stronger construction - Easy Set Pools have SUPER-TOUGH 30 gauge sidewalls that are made with 3 separate layers of material for extra strength & durability: 2 outer layers of heavy-gauge PVC are laminated to an inner layer of polyester mesh for extra reinforcement!More durability - Made with SUPER-TOUGH Plastic, a high density molecular PVC plastic that is unaffected by gasoline, oil and salt water. SUPER-TOUGH Plastic is also highly resistant to damage from abrasion, impact and sunlight. This hybrid plastic allows more air pressure for rigidity thus the pool wall is very stable. No sand required - all an Easy Set above ground pool needs is level ground. Do not try this with a steel-sided above ground pool! You will need up to 2000 lbs of sand to secure the pool walls! Easy Set Pools do not need sand to support their walls!Easy Set above ground pools are great for adults and kids. PLEASE NOTE: Children should always be supervised by a competent adult when using or in proximity to any pool. Easy Set above ground pools drain conveniently! The

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1/23/2012

Intex Easy Set Pool with Filter 12' x 36" 56931EG Review

Intex Easy Set Pool with Filter 12' x 36' 56931EG
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We purchased this pool from another source this summer.I should note that the 12'x36" pool does not come with all the accessories that the 12'x3' pool has.If you see both available when you buy, whether online or at your local warehouse store, be sure to get the one listed at 3 feet!It includes several things not in the 36" box such as a ladder, cover, and a couple of tools (skimming net and an attachment to clean the bottom of the pool).
We have been extremely pleased with the pool.Our yard is not *perfectly* flat, so there is a 2" variance after the water is in the pool.That said, it does not impact the fun the kids are having.As with any huge amount of water, you must take extra care to keep it clean.Invest in the proper chemicals and a testing kit and run the pump each day for a minimum of four hours.
My children are quite young, so this is the ideal size to teach them how to swim.My younger child (2) can stand in the water and it is only chest height on her (water height is about 27").I don't think it would hold much allure for a child over the age of ten.Be prepared to be in the pool with the kids a lot if they are young.Luckily with the ladder that it isn't much of an issue.
Frankly for the price, if it only lasts two years I will think we got a steal.I would recommend this to anyone who wants a pool that is good for younger kids and wants a pool that can be taken down once the summer is over.Happy swimming!

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5/30/2011

405 Fluval Aquarium Canister Filter - up to 100 Gallon Review

405 Fluval Aquarium Canister Filter - up to 100 Gallon
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This filter actually 'came with' a used aquarium I got from a garage sale...so I have no idea how old it is...but it works great! It is quiet, which is always a plus, and it is versatile. There are 4 trays, with two chambers each, in which to mix and match filter media. I am able to tailer mine to the strong needs of my turtle. Although the filter has a 100 gallon tank capacity, I am saving up for a second one on my 90 gallon tank...there is no such thing as over-filtering when it comes to turtles and I just love this fluval.

Initial set up is a bit overwhelming, but the directions are very clear. Once it is set up, maitenance is fairly easy. It's a bit bulky to haul to the sink to change out the media...but that's to be expected from something this size. I also have trouble getting the lid off and basically have to use a screwdriver as a lever...but honestly, I don't mind...I would rather have it be snug and leak proof than easy to remove!

The manual has a section that talks about the various components of filtering which can be helpful when deciding what to put where in your filter. It wasn't helpful to me. But this is probably the most widely used type of filter and a visit to any turtle or fish keeping community on the internet will yield plenty of tips and advice on setting up media that is most effective for your aquarium community.

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Discover the new breed of canister filters with Fluval's 05 Series. Designed to use the entire canister space, waterflow is noticeably increased for optimum filtration efficiency. The chemical and biological media are housed in independent modules, so you can change what you want, when you want. Cleaning is a breeze thanks to AquaStop, which stops water without disconnecting hoses, meaning no leaks, no mess. Lift-lock clamps ensure a tight-fitting lid, yet they release easily so you can simply lift off the lid. No manual siphoning required thanks to self-priming Instant Prime technology. Also features an updated intake strainer, pre-assembled parts, and pre-packed media for complete ease-of-use.

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