Intex Above Ground Pool

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All I can say is WOW! Wal-Mart must have purchased way too many of these or got a super deal on them. I have been wanting to get the sand filter, but couldn't justify it in my very cheap mind since I haven't had any problems with the filter that came with the pool. I already have the saltwater system, so I will try to resell it. Between that and the $50 gift card, the pump will cost very little. Thanks! If you have a Toys "R" Us nearby, you may be able to pick up a clearance Intex pool at a great price there. I have seen them posted pretty cheap on a deal site recently, but prices and availability vary by region or even by store. You could also try Sams and Target. All these deals are hit or miss, but if you stay after it you can usually find a really good deal. I bought an 18' x 48" metal frame for under $200 at Sams a couple years ago. Based on the parts list in the manual from intexcorp.com, the pump comes with quite a few extras. The parts list show 2 threaded strainer connectors, 2 hoses and 2 plunger valves along with several parts I can use for some mods. I wonder if this pump is strong enough to power the skimmer and another outlet. I could rig a pvc connection to have a strainer near the bottom of the pool and the skimmer at the top for maximum mixing. The only negative is that the estimated delivery is when we will be on vacation. We usually do a mail stop so we should be fine if they ship it USPS. Does anyone know if UPS and FedEx Ground have something similar to a mail stop? I would rather it not sit on my driveway or front porch for a week. May have to get a friend to come over and move it to my deck where it won't be visible from the road. For my 48" Metal frame, the water is actually 41" at my premium level (less splash out). It could be much lower, the standard skimmer can be lowered about 4 more inches IIRC.

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