Your plumbing looks good! I did it where I used all 2 inch from and to the pump. Instead of adapting to the pool, I just made a square 2x6 support and went over the edge with my PVC. I also ran a 1.5 inch to my skimmer and it works perfect. I didn’t like the pipes that came with the pool. They failed in the sun. Your setup looks great though!
Hey! Very good point! I actually use the rubber couplers vice the figuring out the 1.5/2" threaded connectors. It worked well for me. On the one port from pump to pool I used a vice grip to make little teeth marks around the pvc. This gave the coupler something to bite on when clamped. The only reason I went with couplers is the ports on my pump and filter had these barbed inserts made for the standard pool hose. None of the supply stores had adapters and Amazon wasn't a thing back then. LOL I thought the last ice storm tore them up but set up a newer pool, rebuilt filter pump and those old couples still hold. I like your idea. Since I ditched the crap filter pump I have those hoses, just need to get some 2' threaded ends and glue them on. I havent seen rubber sheets around but I bet std toilet gaskets are like 2'
I would recommend hoses at the pool side and hard pipe at the pump. The vibrations from the pump are negligible, shouldn't fatigue the piping. BUT, the movement of the pool and the weight of the piping hanging from the fittings in the poolside may cause issues with your connections at the pool. You could then also install some hangers to support the piping. Thanks for the info on the adapter fittings.
I came to same exact conclusion myself, but i feel like either way as long as there’s some hose rather than the pvc at any point it should take the stress off of the entire setup
I'm looking for any info I can find, specifically in terms of part numbers or at least names, Of plumbing fittings that will let me attach hard lines to my Coleman (Bestway) pool and Intex salt water system. Anything you've got will be helpful. I'm finding most PVC fittings use tapered pipe fittings with a slightly different pitch than the Intex stuff that seals with an o-ring and flat plate. Hoping to source everything I can from Lowes, Home Depot, Sutherland's, various farm and family stores and locally owned hardware stores if I can.
Jeremy you might consider putting in a wall mount skimmer. Easy to do and better than those in pool ones. Works better to. Other than that like your set up. Also you think the two input valves work better than just the one?
Hi Larry, thank you for your comment. Originally I purchased a thru wall skimmer, but the issue I had was because of the design of my pool, I would lose too much water level for it to work the way I wanted it to. I have been surprised by the Intex skimmer that mounts to the top rail really. Works better than I anticipated. To answer your question about having 2 input valves vs 1...yes I really like the ability to direct the input from where I want it. A good example is when I vacuum the pool, I can use the thru wall input and turn the skimmer off... This is especially important to me as the skimmer I use won't work with a standard vacuum hose adapter.
Great video. I really like what you have done here. Jeromy, what did you use to connect the the 1 1/2" PVC to the outlets on the two suction ports coming out of the pool (shown at :16 seconds in the video)? I have the Intex 9 x 18 pool and our suction ports just have a 3/4" straight piece of rubber tubing that gets clamped to clear hoses in the stock set up.
Hi! I had to make a connection using a 1 1/2” pvc box connector found at Home Depot / Lowes. I cut the OEM hoses and robbed the threaded collar off of them. I glued a 1 1/2” coupling to the box connector with the OEM collar in between.
When you say you lost to much water. Was it because it was leaking around the gaskets or what. I have a intex pool and mine doesn't lose any water. So just help me understand where you were losing the water? Thanks
I got you. Btw do u have to fill your pool alot from evaporation? Then heres a tip add one of these and it keeps it filled: Little Giant Trough-O-Matic Float Valve, Plastic, TM825 SKU: 217032299 This is the name and sku# at tractor supply. It only cost $11.99. Thanks for your video and hope you can use my tip. If you have a facebook page send ur link if you would like to friend me. Here is my email address. Larryharper6464@gmail.com. take care.
A 1 1/2” pvc box adapter mates up to the Intex fittings. You rob the threaded collar off the original hose and glue a coupling onto the box adapter with the threaded collar in between. You just have to sand the stamped lettering off the box connector
I have the same pool and I’m wanting to hard pipe also, will 1 1/2 pvc fittings thread onto the INTEX fittings? I did buy two compression adapters to take the two inlets to 1 1/2 in. I’m wanting to get rid of all tubular hoses. I do like the idea of the two short ones going to pump. Thanks
Michael Webb the 1 1/2 pvc box adapter mates up to the standard 1 1/2” intex fittings...you just have to use the threaded collar from the original hose. Just glue a coupling to the box adapter with the collar in between for your new fitting. Works perfectly!
Why watch this first? You didnt replace the fittings with real pool fittings, no skimmer and you are using the junk intex pump and filter.............You should do everything i just listed. lol. Hard pipping doesnt change the junk parts you are using. lol
Also, I DO have a skimmer, just not a thru wall one because I didnt want to lose any water level as my pool is only 48” deep to begin with. I purchased a thru wall skimmer but sent it back and went with a skimmer that hangs off the edge. Also I have 1 1/2” fittings at the pool.
I knew there was a way to hard pipe these pools using part hard pipe, part pool hoses. I was trying to figure out how the make the hoses match up to the hard pipe male threaded fitting. Now I know. I see that you used the pool clamp fittings to 1 1/2" hose fitting on the suction side. That is exactly what I wanted to do. It would be easier to use those fittings and use hoses to hard pipe. Well done. 👍
I noticed your pool cleaner on the bottom has a one piece hose. Did you do that or did it come that way? Mine has couplings every 2-3 feet and it always looses pressure the the swivel connections. Great video BTW
I used a 1 1/2” pvc box adapter and robbed the threaded collars from the hoses the pump came with. So the fitting is the box adapter with the treaded collar over it, going into a 1 1/2” coupling, and then 1 1/2” pvc from there. The 1 1/2” box adapter mates right up to your standard 1 1/2” pool fittings.
Your plumbing looks good! I did it where I used all 2 inch from and to the pump. Instead of adapting to the pool, I just made a square 2x6 support and went over the edge with my PVC. I also ran a 1.5 inch to my skimmer and it works perfect. I didn’t like the pipes that came with the pool. They failed in the sun. Your setup looks great though!
brilliant, i was in the middle of switching to pvc pipes , thank you now it make sense to me , will make adjustments.
Hey! Very good point! I actually use the rubber couplers vice the figuring out the 1.5/2" threaded connectors. It worked well for me. On the one port from pump to pool I used a vice grip to make little teeth marks around the pvc. This gave the coupler something to bite on when clamped. The only reason I went with couplers is the ports on my pump and filter had these barbed inserts made for the standard pool hose. None of the supply stores had adapters and Amazon wasn't a thing back then. LOL I thought the last ice storm tore them up but set up a newer pool, rebuilt filter pump and those old couples still hold. I like your idea. Since I ditched the crap filter pump I have those hoses, just need to get some 2' threaded ends and glue them on. I havent seen rubber sheets around but I bet std toilet gaskets are like 2'
I would recommend hoses at the pool side and hard pipe at the pump. The vibrations from the pump are negligible, shouldn't fatigue the piping. BUT, the movement of the pool and the weight of the piping hanging from the fittings in the poolside may cause issues with your connections at the pool. You could then also install some hangers to support the piping. Thanks for the info on the adapter fittings.
I came to same exact conclusion myself, but i feel like either way as long as there’s some hose rather than the pvc at any point it should take the stress off of the entire setup
What a great idea. Never thought of it being an issue. Thanks for the video 😁👍
Good solution. It is still best to have rigid Schedule 40 PVC throughout most of the plumbing, as it is.
Where did you get or what did you use to connect the pvc to the (2) intake ports at the actual pool connection points?
I'm going with the 1 1/2 high compression hoses from the pool to the hard plumbing. no hard plumbing directly at the pool connection.
How do you fit the pvc to the pool openings?
I hard plumbed mine underground around flex pipe from the ground to the pool and to the pump
How well did this work because I’m thinking about doing similar
I'm looking for any info I can find, specifically in terms of part numbers or at least names, Of plumbing fittings that will let me attach hard lines to my Coleman (Bestway) pool and Intex salt water system. Anything you've got will be helpful. I'm finding most PVC fittings use tapered pipe fittings with a slightly different pitch than the Intex stuff that seals with an o-ring and flat plate. Hoping to source everything I can from Lowes, Home Depot, Sutherland's, various farm and family stores and locally owned hardware stores if I can.
this is genius! what 5 morons hit thumbs down??? lmao they hating on you man .... means your doing good work!!
Could you show me what kind of fittings you put right there at the suction on the pool itself so I can get the right fittings. I have that same pool.
Jeremy you might consider putting in a wall mount skimmer. Easy to do and better than those in pool ones. Works better to. Other than that like your set up. Also you think the two input valves work better than just the one?
Hi Larry, thank you for your comment. Originally I purchased a thru wall skimmer, but the issue I had was because of the design of my pool, I would lose too much water level for it to work the way I wanted it to. I have been surprised by the Intex skimmer that mounts to the top rail really. Works better than I anticipated. To answer your question about having 2 input valves vs 1...yes I really like the ability to direct the input from where I want it. A good example is when I vacuum the pool, I can use the thru wall input and turn the skimmer off... This is especially important to me as the skimmer I use won't work with a standard vacuum hose adapter.
Great video. I really like what you have done here. Jeromy, what did you use to connect the the 1 1/2" PVC to the outlets on the two suction ports coming out of the pool (shown at :16 seconds in the video)? I have the Intex 9 x 18 pool and our suction ports just have a 3/4" straight piece of rubber tubing that gets clamped to clear hoses in the stock set up.
Hi! I had to make a connection using a 1 1/2” pvc box connector found at Home Depot / Lowes. I cut the OEM hoses and robbed the threaded collar off of them. I glued a 1 1/2” coupling to the box connector with the OEM collar in between.
What did you plumb into your pump pressure side? The small PVC that tees off?
So you have a video how you did all of this also so you have a link on the vaccume you have
What salt water ionizer is that? My intex one always alarms too low of salt when it isn’t
Can we have a breakdown of parts
First great video! Which pool cleaning robot do you have and would you buy the same one again?
I bought the Intex robot off of Amazon. For the $50 or so that I paid I would say it works great!
What would you ever use pvc for a soft above ground pool lmao
When you say you lost to much water. Was it because it was leaking around the gaskets or what. I have a intex pool and mine doesn't lose any water. So just help me understand where you were losing the water? Thanks
I mean that in order for the water level to be correct for the thru wall skimmer, I would have to run the pool with 3-4" lower water level.
I got you. Btw do u have to fill your pool alot from evaporation? Then heres a tip add one of these and it keeps it filled: Little Giant Trough-O-Matic Float Valve, Plastic, TM825
SKU: 217032299
This is the name and sku# at tractor supply. It only cost $11.99. Thanks for your video and hope you can use my tip. If you have a facebook page send ur link if you would like to friend me. Here is my email address. Larryharper6464@gmail.com. take care.
How did you find fittings that match up with the Intex hoses/pump/etc? I’m having a hard time locating that size.
A 1 1/2” pvc box adapter mates up to the Intex fittings. You rob the threaded collar off the original hose and glue a coupling onto the box adapter with the threaded collar in between. You just have to sand the stamped lettering off the box connector
There is a company that makes the fittings 40mm to 1 1/2”. Amazon sells them they are made by “Game” and sell for about $10 for two.
Thx to both of you
@@Marie-kj3xf wow= this was helpful!!!
What pump do you have?
I have the same pool and I’m wanting to hard pipe also, will 1 1/2 pvc fittings thread onto the INTEX fittings? I did buy two compression adapters to take the two inlets to 1 1/2 in. I’m wanting to get rid of all tubular hoses. I do like the idea of the two short ones going to pump. Thanks
Just replace the fittings with real pool fittings. They are easy to install. Plus add a skimmer. Then you have a real pool!
powerlocks You are just full of useful info arent you? Geez
Michael Webb the 1 1/2 pvc box adapter mates up to the standard 1 1/2” intex fittings...you just have to use the threaded collar from the original hose. Just glue a coupling to the box adapter with the collar in between for your new fitting. Works perfectly!
Gracias 👍
is that a heater off your pump
No heater...its a salt water chlorine generator
Too much hose on the vacuum robot. You only need enough for it to get around the pool.
PVC with Intex soft liner 100% wrong ....
You are from the future....
Bad job lining the pvc up, everything is crooked and misaligned. If someone did my pvc like that I would fire them
Why watch this first? You didnt replace the fittings with real pool fittings, no skimmer and you are using the junk intex pump and filter.............You should do everything i just listed. lol. Hard pipping doesnt change the junk parts you are using. lol
Thank you for your super helpful comment. I really appreciate it!
Also, I DO have a skimmer, just not a thru wall one because I didnt want to lose any water level as my pool is only 48” deep to begin with. I purchased a thru wall skimmer but sent it back and went with a skimmer that hangs off the edge. Also I have 1 1/2” fittings at the pool.
What sort of a vacuum do you have?
I knew there was a way to hard pipe these pools using part hard pipe, part pool hoses. I was trying to figure out how the make the hoses match up to the hard pipe male threaded fitting. Now I know.
I see that you used the pool clamp fittings to 1 1/2" hose fitting on the suction side. That is exactly what I wanted to do. It would be easier to use those fittings and use hoses to hard pipe.
Well done. 👍
I'd move the electrical at least 10' away from the pool
I noticed your pool cleaner on the bottom has a one piece hose. Did you do that or did it come that way? Mine has couplings every 2-3 feet and it always looses pressure the the swivel connections. Great video BTW
Great video, thanks for the tip...makes total sense!
where did you get the rubber sheet gaskets? that is what I am fighting now, can't find them anywhere.
I did an almost full PVC setup. Everything except the pump and filter connections. They are hose.
Great advice! Thanks! And what robot do you use? I have one but it doesn't get the corners
What adapter are you using on the pool side?
you can easily install real pool fittings and add a skimmer. Boom you have a real pool.........Easy to do, i did it to mine! Plus i added a waterfall.
I used a 1 1/2” pvc box adapter and robbed the threaded collars from the hoses the pump came with. So the fitting is the box adapter with the treaded collar over it, going into a 1 1/2” coupling, and then 1 1/2” pvc from there. The 1 1/2” box adapter mates right up to your standard 1 1/2” pool fittings.
What size is your pool?
thanx great video, now I just have to figure out how to do it
Good call.
Good idea
if so where did you get it
Add some regular hoses to the conections from the pool to the hard pipes. It will work as a damper for the wall movements. Great work!
Regular hoses? What kind of hoses?