Thanks for the video. Your yard & pool is beautiful. We are thinking of replacing our round liner pool with one on the intex 12 × 24 and I think you convinced me.
Thanks, I’m on year 5 now, last year was hard on my pool and I had to do a lot of work to get it going this year but things are coming around! I’m thinking of doing a year 5 video. Best of luck with your pool!
FYI I did watch a video about the sand filters and heard them say that many people make the mistake of covering their filter pumps. They claimed that it would cause the motor to overheat and eventually ruin the pump. They claim the pump is designed for the outdoors
Ive not experienced any pump issues on any just the sensor plate for the salt system that generates chlorine. They are junk. This year I gave up and started using chlorine tabs and a floater. The storage box I’m using is very large and keeps the sun off the system no different than most in ground pools have.
Thank you. They make a little hand held electronic device that will test the salt level. So far so good with my intex 12 x 24. Mine is on concrete in a screened cage, so likely less debris to remove. Single pump .75 / 1.5hp switchable. In addition to normal pickups & airator , have skimmer & water feature. Getting enough circulation to keep green from growing in corners even with chemicals correct has been biggest issue.
That was the best tutorial that I've seen yet about that in text size pool. Well done my man well done I've never bought a pool before but that pool I bought last week and I was curious on several things. The skimmer was one I didn't want to cut the pool. And the other thing was could I use the spare pump that spare pump that came with it because I did upgrade pumps when I bought it use it for the vacuum. Thanks a lot well done my man well done😊
You are welcome! I’m on season 6 with my intex pool, possibly the last, frame finally rotted out from the salt water. I may upgrade to the newer version that doesn’t rust, we will see.
Wow so glad that you took the time to make this video and answer questions. I also have two pumps and plan to do the exact same thing that you did but I have a question. How do you connect the second pump and filter to the pool? I see you have the tube going over the side but can you explain how you did it? I plan to cut additional inlet/outlets for the 2nd pump for the vacuum but need to know how many openings I need?
Easy, I didn’t cut my pool. I had the hoses from the kit and simply have the suction hose in one corner with some zip ties. The vacuum end I just throw over the edge so I can pull it out to clean or swim. My Intex has 3 “holes” and honestly I could use one of those as the intake, and probably should. Each pump needs an intake and return, for the main pump I have 2 intakes, 1 is the skimmer and a return. I could just keep the skimmer on the main pump, use the other intake for vacuum and return would be hose to the vacuum tossed over the side. I wouldn’t cut a hole.
Your set up looks great! I can see a lot of good times had there! I am planning on buying this pool in a few weeks. The plan, however, it to bury the pool about 4'. I have a slop to my yard of about 2' in 12' so on 24' side will stick out of the ground about 2' higher than the other. My question to you is... the pool is 24'x12', but what is the foot print including the support braces?
If I remember correctly the feet land about 18 inches from the edge of the pool liner. I cleared an extra 3 feet around the pool and put the 4 inch concrete blocks about halfway out.
Thanks for the video. What a beautiful yard and home you have indeed. I'm considering purchasing this pool. First experience. So, if I switch out to salt water, I won't need to use all the chlorine chemicals and clarifiers? Thanks GG Garage!
Thanks for the kind words. I need to do a year 5 video to update everyone. If you switch to salt water you will greatly reduce the chemicals and cost but not completely. When you open the pool for the season you will need to shock and balance everything but after that all I use is occasionally PH down. I probably average less than 100 a year for chemicals. Initially you will have to buy salt and sand for your filter but it’s not very expensive. Good luck!
@@gggarageVW69 I just setup a Intex 18' x 52" and added the salt system and love it. Crystal clear. I am in California and will be leaving it up all year long. How has the pool itself held up with the salt system? Do you notice any rust or have you had to replace any parts. Mine is very level only about .250 of an inch off. Prepped well, sand bottom, compacted soil, and dugout for pavers under each leg. I see some on here have great success with salt and others have their pool only for a year or two. I am begining to wonder if some of those come down to the initial prep, how they are taking care of it, and location/ taking down the pool every year, etc... By the way great job and landscaping. I was a Landscape Contractor for 10 years.
I’ve had dirt just laid and will be putting up this same pool, any advice on what type of sand or masonry sand or whatever to lay down before installation.
WOH, Great! Thank you. Your explanation helps a lot. I just bought my Intex pool and going to build a deck around it. I wanted to know if I could leave it for the winter as friends told me to empty in end october. I hear you saying you just leave it for the winter. Here in Belgium it could be freezing, not every winter but it could happen. have you experience this or what is best to do? Thank you.
Wow Belgium! Makes me want a beer, haven’t been there since the early 80’s. Yes leave it up, I quit using a regular cover and just use my solar cover, pool never freezes, guess it could but mine never has. I’ll do a video soon of my pool opening and what I do to prepare it for the season.
Great video, nice set up. With the 12x24 pool can you tell me the full dimensions to the outside of the U braces. I am trying to determine size of pad I need for pool. Thanks
Your pool looks great! I bought this same pool from Amazon last year in Sept. I haven't set it up yet. I am planning on doing that in the next month. I have heard some say put sand under, and some say put rigid foam insulation under it. I had not heard anything yet about what to put under each post. A large block makes sense. Is there any advice you can give me on the ground work? Any info would be much appreciated! We work in construction but with wood, not grading so we need all the help we can get! Thanks and I hope mine pool looks as great as yours one day!
Grade flat approximately 3ft further than pool dimensions. Dog down at legs and install 4in concrete blocks at grade to support legs. Install at least 4in of sifted sand as a base under pool. Install 2 plastic liners over sand, tarps without rings work. I’m on year 4. All the metal parts will rust, I’m constantly painting to protect mine.
I am setting mine up next to my deck and I am having trouble figuring out exactly how far/close to bring the pool to the deck? They say the 4 corners expand due to movement in the pool. Is that true and how close can I bring it to the deck without the pool hitting it?
I made the area 3ft wider than the pool bottom to allow for the concrete pads under the legs and adjustment as you fill. The legs end up about 24 inches away from the pool bottom. My legs extend under my deck area but I built the deck up to the pool after installing. I’m maybe 4 inches away from the deck, the sides have some movement after filling.
Love the deck and the pool! The landscaping looks good. So you don't have any problem with the grass growing through the cover? How much did it cost you to get a bobcat in your yard to level the ground? Did you put sand and then a pad and then the ground cover?
I had the bobcat work done at the same time as my garage, but I would expect to pay 250-300. I put down about 10 yards of play sand 4 inches deep and covered with 2 tarps. No problem with grass growing except at the corner legs for some reason. Thanks for the comments!
Yes, it just replaces the regular pump and filter system, looks and sets up the same. You need a local pool store to test your water and get the pool balanced.
Donna, the reel is an Intex accessory, the cover is an Amazon ordered thermal pool cover, just search 12x24 thermal pool cover and you will see many options.
No, it’s a very tough material. I have 2 85lb dogs and they can’t hurt it. You can dent it with a car, and I pulled a trim section off with my lawnmower chute, but dogs won’t hurt it.
Prep the area, put down ground cover the 4in of sand. Setup pool to locate leg placement, dig pads and install. Fill pool and adjust while filling. Enjoy!
@@gggarageVW69 so you need 4in of sand down under the pool? Also have you experienced any rusting? Ive heard people’s frames are completely rusted out after the first year with the salt water pumps
I’m sure it was Lowe’s or Home Depot because they are the only places I shop. But since you should be digging down under the legs you could probably just double up the 2 inch ones, but definitely easier to just use one.
Wait until the temperature is consistently below 60 degrees, usually thanksgiving for me. Shock the pool, turn off and disconnect hoses and drain the pump. Cover the pool with a solar pool cover (it floats!), that’s it until spring. When temperatures are above 60, set it all up.
It’s an Intex part that I ordered off of Amazon. I actually don’t use it anymore and this year I left the pool uncovered and the pump running all winter and everything was fine.
Carolina, leave it up all year, just drain the pumps and hoses during the winter. If you close it down after temps drop below 60 it doesn’t even turn green.
I had planned on doing a video for how I open my pool, but I waited too late and it turned green. :( I had to jump on fixing it and didn’t record anything, but I’ll try to get something soon. Still working on balancing the water, need to scrub the sides, got more mulch to put out and make it pretty again. Thanks
@@gggarageVW69 that’s what you had to film. People really like to watch tutorials in real life about pool opening when it turns green. You would get a lot of views for total green to blue video. Anyways, great, this mulch looks amazing around it and at night everything’s super luxury. Excited for more videos…! Stay safe
Before covid about 1600, now they are maybe double that price if you can find one. I was shopping pumps this week and prices are coming down. Check Amazon, that’s where I purchased mine. Thanks for watching my videos!
Your videos are amazing! Nicely done!
Dang man looks amazing Love the whole setup 💪🏾
This is a beautiful setup!
Beautiful set up 👏🏼
Love the banana trees ❤
Thanks for sharing, your pool and deck area look amazing 😉
Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks for the video. Your yard & pool is beautiful. We are thinking of replacing our round liner pool with one on the intex 12 × 24 and I think you convinced me.
Thanks, I’m on year 5 now, last year was hard on my pool and I had to do a lot of work to get it going this year but things are coming around! I’m thinking of doing a year 5 video. Best of luck with your pool!
Great work very helpful info thanks
FYI I did watch a video about the sand filters and heard them say that many people make the mistake of covering their filter pumps. They claimed that it would cause the motor to overheat and eventually ruin the pump. They claim the pump is designed for the outdoors
Ive not experienced any pump issues on any just the sensor plate for the salt system that generates chlorine. They are junk. This year I gave up and started using chlorine tabs and a floater. The storage box I’m using is very large and keeps the sun off the system no different than most in ground pools have.
Nice setup 👌
Looks awesome dude
Thanks!
Great job man
Thank you. They make a little hand held electronic device that will test the salt level. So far so good with my intex 12 x 24.
Mine is on concrete in a screened cage, so likely less debris to remove.
Single pump .75 / 1.5hp switchable. In addition to normal pickups & airator , have skimmer & water feature.
Getting enough circulation to keep green from growing in corners even with chemicals correct has been biggest issue.
Thanks I’ll check those out
Man you really turned your backyard in to and oasis great job man!
Thanks!
That was the best tutorial that I've seen yet about that in text size pool. Well done my man well done I've never bought a pool before but that pool I bought last week and I was curious on several things. The skimmer was one I didn't want to cut the pool. And the other thing was could I use the spare pump that spare pump that came with it because I did upgrade pumps when I bought it use it for the vacuum. Thanks a lot well done my man well done😊
You are welcome! I’m on season 6 with my intex pool, possibly the last, frame finally rotted out from the salt water. I may upgrade to the newer version that doesn’t rust, we will see.
@gggarageVW69 keep us posted 6yrs wow
Wow so glad that you took the time to make this video and answer questions. I also have two pumps and plan to do the exact same thing that you did but I have a question.
How do you connect the second pump and filter to the pool? I see you have the tube going over the side but can you explain how you did it? I plan to cut additional inlet/outlets for the 2nd pump for the vacuum but need to know how many openings I need?
Easy, I didn’t cut my pool. I had the hoses from the kit and simply have the suction hose in one corner with some zip ties. The vacuum end I just throw over the edge so I can pull it out to clean or swim. My Intex has 3 “holes” and honestly I could use one of those as the intake, and probably should. Each pump needs an intake and return, for the main pump I have 2 intakes, 1 is the skimmer and a return. I could just keep the skimmer on the main pump, use the other intake for vacuum and return would be hose to the vacuum tossed over the side. I wouldn’t cut a hole.
Thanks so much you're awesome and gave me confidence to set my pool and 2 pumps up now rather then them sitting in the boxes
Your set up looks great! I can see a lot of good times had there! I am planning on buying this pool in a few weeks. The plan, however, it to bury the pool about 4'. I have a slop to my yard of about 2' in 12' so on 24' side will stick out of the ground about 2' higher than the other. My question to you is... the pool is 24'x12', but what is the foot print including the support braces?
If I remember correctly the feet land about 18 inches from the edge of the pool liner. I cleared an extra 3 feet around the pool and put the 4 inch concrete blocks about halfway out.
Thanks for the video. What a beautiful yard and home you have indeed. I'm considering purchasing this pool. First experience. So, if I switch out to salt water, I won't need to use all the chlorine chemicals and clarifiers? Thanks GG Garage!
Thanks for the kind words. I need to do a year 5 video to update everyone. If you switch to salt water you will greatly reduce the chemicals and cost but not completely. When you open the pool for the season you will need to shock and balance everything but after that all I use is occasionally PH down. I probably average less than 100 a year for chemicals. Initially you will have to buy salt and sand for your filter but it’s not very expensive. Good luck!
@@gggarageVW69 I just setup a Intex 18' x 52" and added the salt system and love it. Crystal clear. I am in California and will be leaving it up all year long. How has the pool itself held up with the salt system? Do you notice any rust or have you had to replace any parts. Mine is very level only about .250 of an inch off. Prepped well, sand bottom, compacted soil, and dugout for pavers under each leg. I see some on here have great success with salt and others have their pool only for a year or two. I am begining to wonder if some of those come down to the initial prep, how they are taking care of it, and location/ taking down the pool every year, etc... By the way great job and landscaping. I was a Landscape Contractor for 10 years.
I’ve had dirt just laid and will be putting up this same pool, any advice on what type of sand or masonry sand or whatever to lay down before installation.
Masonry or filtered play sand. You don’t want any rocks or sticks. I put tarp on top of the sand.
Love your setup! Just set ours up and plan to add the deck like yours!
WOH, Great! Thank you. Your explanation helps a lot. I just bought my Intex pool and going to build a deck around it. I wanted to know if I could leave it for the winter as friends told me to empty in end october. I hear you saying you just leave it for the winter. Here in Belgium it could be freezing, not every winter but it could happen. have you experience this or what is best to do? Thank you.
Wow Belgium! Makes me want a beer, haven’t been there since the early 80’s. Yes leave it up, I quit using a regular cover and just use my solar cover, pool never freezes, guess it could but mine never has. I’ll do a video soon of my pool opening and what I do to prepare it for the season.
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Im surprised you legs did not drop below the pool grade patio blocks work good for the legs.
I installed solid 4 inch concrete blocks under the legs
Great video, nice set up. With the 12x24 pool can you tell me the full dimensions to the outside of the U braces. I am trying to determine size of pad I need for pool. Thanks
Add 2 ft at each leg, but I went out 3 ft all the way around.
So I did 18x30 for my 12x24, scraped the yard with a bobcat and put down 4in of sand and tarp on top.
Your pool looks great! I bought this same pool from Amazon last year in Sept. I haven't set it up yet. I am planning on doing that in the next month. I have heard some say put sand under, and some say put rigid foam insulation under it. I had not heard anything yet about what to put under each post. A large block makes sense. Is there any advice you can give me on the ground work? Any info would be much appreciated! We work in construction but with wood, not grading so we need all the help we can get! Thanks and I hope mine pool looks as great as yours one day!
Grade flat approximately 3ft further than pool dimensions. Dog down at legs and install 4in concrete blocks at grade to support legs. Install at least 4in of sifted sand as a base under pool. Install 2 plastic liners over sand, tarps without rings work. I’m on year 4. All the metal parts will rust, I’m constantly painting to protect mine.
@@gggarageVW69 Thank you so much! That is exactly the advice I needed! Wish me luck!
@@gggarageVW69 Do you advise me to paint the metal parts to protect it from rusting before building it up?
I am setting mine up next to my deck and I am having trouble figuring out exactly how far/close to bring the pool to the deck? They say the 4 corners expand due to movement in the pool. Is that true and how close can I bring it to the deck without the pool hitting it?
I made the area 3ft wider than the pool bottom to allow for the concrete pads under the legs and adjustment as you fill. The legs end up about 24 inches away from the pool bottom. My legs extend under my deck area but I built the deck up to the pool after installing. I’m maybe 4 inches away from the deck, the sides have some movement after filling.
Love the deck and the pool! The landscaping looks good. So you don't have any problem with the grass growing through the cover? How much did it cost you to get a bobcat in your yard to level the ground? Did you put sand and then a pad and then the ground cover?
I had the bobcat work done at the same time as my garage, but I would expect to pay 250-300. I put down about 10 yards of play sand 4 inches deep and covered with 2 tarps. No problem with grass growing except at the corner legs for some reason. Thanks for the comments!
Did you say you use the salt system, was wondering if you have a video on how to set that up! Thanks
Yes, it just replaces the regular pump and filter system, looks and sets up the same. You need a local pool store to test your water and get the pool balanced.
Where did you get the lounge chairs? I've looked everywhere. Can't find any.
I lucked up and found them on Facebook market when a neighborhood pool was replacing all their furniture. I think they were 10 or 15 each, deal.
You leave yours up all winter, what state do you live in, and how cold does it get there?
Yes, going on year 5, leave it up year round, it’s better for the pool liner. I’m in NC, it’s 20’s to 40’s for about 3 months in the winter.
What area of country are you on? Would this be able to stay up during a New England winter/snow, etc?
I’m leaving mine up all year with a solar cover on it. Takes a lot to freeze 8000 gallons. I’m in NC.
Very nice setup. Where did you get your pool cover?
Donna, the reel is an Intex accessory, the cover is an Amazon ordered thermal pool cover, just search 12x24 thermal pool cover and you will see many options.
@@gggarageVW69 Thank youvery much!
Question.. the outside walls. Could a dog possibly jump up and puncture the outside walls?
No, it’s a very tough material. I have 2 85lb dogs and they can’t hurt it. You can dent it with a car, and I pulled a trim section off with my lawnmower chute, but dogs won’t hurt it.
Did you set the pool up and then dig the “pads” in before you put the water in? What’s the best way to do that
Prep the area, put down ground cover the 4in of sand. Setup pool to locate leg placement, dig pads and install. Fill pool and adjust while filling. Enjoy!
@@gggarageVW69 so you need 4in of sand down under the pool? Also have you experienced any rusting? Ive heard people’s frames are completely rusted out after the first year with the salt water pumps
I've been looking for thicker pavers, where what when lol 4in pavers would be great, who makes them and where can I get them please?????????
I’m sure it was Lowe’s or Home Depot because they are the only places I shop. But since you should be digging down under the legs you could probably just double up the 2 inch ones, but definitely easier to just use one.
Looking to build this size in ground pool. Will this be big enough for family of 8?
Yes it is plenty big
Copied your set up love it works great but how do you get it ready for winter?
Wait until the temperature is consistently below 60 degrees, usually thanksgiving for me. Shock the pool, turn off and disconnect hoses and drain the pump. Cover the pool with a solar pool cover (it floats!), that’s it until spring. When temperatures are above 60, set it all up.
Where did you get the pool light I can’t find one at all
Intex pool light, Amazon 71.00 in stock
Where did you get your roller for the pool cover?
It’s an Intex part that I ordered off of Amazon. I actually don’t use it anymore and this year I left the pool uncovered and the pump running all winter and everything was fine.
can this pool be placed in a large concrete floor garage?
What problems do you think I would encounter?
No it needs a 4 inch soft base, sand
@@gggarageVW69 ok thanks
Where do you live? How does it do over the winter?
Carolina, leave it up all year, just drain the pumps and hoses during the winter. If you close it down after temps drop below 60 it doesn’t even turn green.
@@gggarageVW69 So it doesn't freeze?
No, it’s saltwater which has a lower freeze point and it’s 8500 gallons with a thermal cover. It would have to be in the low teens for months.
@@DulceAyon-ed9cu I'm wondering the same, mostly the outside of it tearing as we want this pool but we have dogs..
Do you have a link to the salt generator? Thank you!
It won’t let me add it but search Intex saltwater system on Amazon
Make more pool videos!!!
I had planned on doing a video for how I open my pool, but I waited too late and it turned green. :( I had to jump on fixing it and didn’t record anything, but I’ll try to get something soon. Still working on balancing the water, need to scrub the sides, got more mulch to put out and make it pretty again. Thanks
@@gggarageVW69 that’s what you had to film. People really like to watch tutorials in real life about pool opening when it turns green. You would get a lot of views for total green to blue video. Anyways, great, this mulch looks amazing around it and at night everything’s super luxury. Excited for more videos…! Stay safe
How sturdy is it?
Very sturdy, headed into year 4.
Where did you buy the upgraded pump?
Amazon when the price is decent.
@@gggarageVW69 I bought it yesterday 516$after tax but I need it what vacuum did you get
@@gggarageVW69 and did you have to backwash the filter or just fill with water than add salt and conditioner and run the pumps?
How much are those 12x24 intex pool?
Before covid about 1600, now they are maybe double that price if you can find one. I was shopping pumps this week and prices are coming down. Check Amazon, that’s where I purchased mine. Thanks for watching my videos!
Remove that ugly door with the tiny window PLEASE
How are the legs holding up?
Year 6 and at least one is rusted out.