24ft x 52" INTEX above ground pool! PROBLEMS (1 month update)

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  • Опубликовано: 26 апр 2021
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  • @magical.melody674
    @magical.melody674 3 года назад +1

    It’s a huge issue to have 2 intakes. If you try snd plug off one, it puts sir in your lines. You fixed it when you installed the wall skimmer.

  • @colelee6014
    @colelee6014 3 года назад +3

    You can What’s your pump in recirculate so bypasses the sand filter and gives your vacuum more pressure

  • @machine_freak_2504
    @machine_freak_2504 3 года назад +2

    I own a pool store and we were putting these up last year. We do a regular Hayward skimmer and Hayward returns. It is so much better than what you have for a skimmer now. For the skimmer you put it in the spot on your current return and for your returns you would put it where your suction is now.

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад

      If I switched them like that would I be able to run my Vac?

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад

      I just looked into them, looks like the route I’m going to take! Trying to find the right adapters that won’t restrict water flow to the bigger piping. Any insight?

    • @croatiaoutlander5626
      @croatiaoutlander5626 3 года назад +1

      @@BigCountrysWay hi I would not suggest you switching these. First try to put your pump filter and salt system on some kind of platform. Idk if that helps but we don’t have flow restrictions problems. Contact me on sven.s.stanojevic@gmail.com for more informations or questions.

  • @marytarr9156
    @marytarr9156 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for your videos you have been very helpful

  • @jamieferguson3884
    @jamieferguson3884 Месяц назад

    Like your video! And your dog!

  • @hulkinbrent6376
    @hulkinbrent6376 3 года назад +2

    Mine i just got seemed like it did the same thing but i didnt have air in the pump window id rather block the one inlet ,use the one for the skimmer and vacuum ! I cant find the robots to clean like u got they all went through the roof on price!

  • @tiffanyrachowicz6426
    @tiffanyrachowicz6426 Год назад

    I am having the same problem with the air in the pump when I plug it with the skimmer it's been driving me nuts and I haven't found a video on it until now! I seen your other video installing the skimmer and plugging the other hole and just running one hose what size hose did you get for that? Or can I just use one of the hoses that I already have? Sorry for all the questions😂

  • @kushbandit8701
    @kushbandit8701 3 года назад +1

    I have the same pool. I upgraded the Intex pump to a 18' sand filter pump with 1.5hp motor by Hayward/ still using the same exact skimmer, having the same issues. If I block off on inlet, the skimmer is sucking everything you can imagine, great whirlpool, but it's not enough water getting to the pump so my hoses collapse due to the sucking pressure of my pump. So I'm doing the same thing, I have the outlet open also, the skimmer is doing it's job, but not like it was with the one port blocked off. I was scared to damage my sand filter pump. I upgraded the pump because I just found out that the INTEX pumps are not even 1HP... no even the 3000GPH they sell. It's only 0.65hp, which in my opinion and from reading about pool pumps, it's not enough for our pool which is about 12,400 gallons of water....

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад +1

      Check out my skimmer install video. It’s the ticket boss. The in wall skimmer is the way to go. I have amazing flow only using one pipe.

  • @Vicharos
    @Vicharos Год назад

    if your using your maintainance kit .. some times the hoover sends air to the system if its not submerged. check your connections on the skimmer/out see if they good , also you need to fully submerge that exra pipe for the skimmer you got so the air goes out.

  • @samsunrise909
    @samsunrise909 3 года назад +1

    thank you for sharing

  • @kevinjenkins6652
    @kevinjenkins6652 3 года назад +1

    I'm having the same problem with my skimmer right now too... I thought it was normal. Idk. But yea it works great when I have have restrictor in there. Haven't tried without it yet.

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад +1

      Check out my fixing my mistakes vid! I put a in wall skimmer on and man, that thing is awesome!! The way I tied it to the pump makes for zero flow restriction. Amazing

  • @jamieferguson3884
    @jamieferguson3884 Месяц назад

    I believe your vacuum problem is you have to turn off the flow to output valves to run the vacuum. I have seen it on another video! I hope that helps! I can't remember his video! I was watching because this is probably the last year with our pool!

  • @Polcat1979
    @Polcat1979 3 года назад +2

    I got the skimmer last year and have been fight the air too. This year I upgraded to a Hayward sand filter and pump. 1800 GPH from the original 1500. I’ve done the same as you. Tried different size holes in the plug and tightening clamps. Thinking about trying moving the skimmer to other spot and see what happens.

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад +2

      Check out my Skimmer install video! I put an in wall skimmer in and LOVE it!!!

  • @matrixprison4761
    @matrixprison4761 2 месяца назад

    Does thise intex pools need to be grounded and do the pumps that cone with it need to be bonded?

  • @braunroby
    @braunroby 2 года назад

    Hey, you are connecting the vacuum to the output of the pump right? 🙈 in you connecting it to the inlet, it’s not working

  • @croatiaoutlander5626
    @croatiaoutlander5626 3 года назад +1

    Hi, I know that air in the system is frustrating but as long as there is water pressure going from the jet to pool you’re fine. If there’s air in the basket, and if you see water and air shooting under the lid but there’s water circulating, nothing is wrong.

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад

      But it’s so bad, like if I leave the pump running with the plug in for 3-4 hours it’ll almost run my pump catch basket dry, ultimately leading to running my pump dry and shooting air out the jet

  • @gingerbreadgal30
    @gingerbreadgal30 Год назад

    Did you remove the pavers?

  • @radioflyer9490
    @radioflyer9490 Год назад

    When you have a vacuum on the line the air in the water will separate out. The plug with the hole in it will determine the amount of vacuum you create.

  • @natalieschiefer
    @natalieschiefer Год назад

    Did you bond it? If so how? Please help lol

  • @ker102860
    @ker102860 3 года назад

    You are running the vacuum off the intake where the water flows in right? A lot of people make the mistake of putting it on the skimmer side. It works great when you use it on the side where the water flows in.

  • @olddudegrowsorganically6400
    @olddudegrowsorganically6400 2 года назад

    "Skimmer problem"
    Might be "cavitation" try and take out any bends in the hose. Hope it works.
    🌴✌🌴

  • @mpzeppelin43
    @mpzeppelin43 2 года назад +1

    Do these pools need the exact size they say or more?
    I’m getting a 22 ft will I need a spot bigger then 22ft?
    Any input appreciated!
    Thank you

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  2 года назад

      I didn’t ever take measurements to verify that

  • @trilbyize
    @trilbyize 3 года назад +3

    I believe that skimmer does not go with that upgraded system , you may have to update to the wide month white one

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад

      Check my latest vids, I got my system perfect!

  • @genevamanchester6198
    @genevamanchester6198 3 месяца назад +1

    I am trying to put this same pool up. Is there a secret getting the last post together????? Please help.

  • @homeschoolchromebook1718
    @homeschoolchromebook1718 Месяц назад

    Have you ever taken your pool down? We can't get our top rail disconnected, any suggestions? Anyone?

  • @bettyherrera7298
    @bettyherrera7298 3 месяца назад

    If you use the white plug with the small whole in it, there will be no air in the hose. Just a few small bubbles.

  • @wogfun
    @wogfun 2 года назад

    Have you checked your legs with a level? I just set mine up and I adjusted the legs every hour with a level while I was filling it. The liner looks just like yours, a slight bulge pressing against the legs. Your legs may be level I think it's supposed to look like that.

  • @kzip7268
    @kzip7268 3 года назад +2

    With the plug in it may be reducing the pressure in the line enough to cause air to come out of solution

  • @magical.melody674
    @magical.melody674 3 года назад +1

    My dogs name was ruger when we went to adopt him from the animal cont. we re named him Rudy. He never answered to ruger.

  • @shawnzilla83
    @shawnzilla83 3 года назад

    Same problem with air in the pump if second inlet is plugged. WHY???

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад +1

      Never figured it out… BUT! I installed a new skimmer. Fixed everything. Can finally leave the pump running for hours without a worry. I have two videos about the new skimmer and fixing all the mistakes I made

  • @saranikgome87
    @saranikgome87 3 года назад +1

    How far apart are the legs from each other

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад +1

      I don’t have a clue. They are just level with the Y joint

  • @FrixFrixX
    @FrixFrixX 3 года назад +1

    Nice review ! What kind of pump was included in the set? And what kind of saltwater system do you use? I suppose this was bought extra?

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад +1

      Good questions! This set came with I believe the 2800 GPH pump and I purchased the intex unit. First video covers it all!

    • @FrixFrixX
      @FrixFrixX 3 года назад

      @@BigCountrysWay thanks! Btw you look a lot like Ethan Suplee! And i find him super cool. Thanx for the review!

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад

      @@FrixFrixX hahaha no clue who that is. I’ll have to look him up!

    • @FrixFrixX
      @FrixFrixX 3 года назад +1

      @@BigCountrysWay i also had to Google his name :D You have his charisma!

  • @kevinjenkins6652
    @kevinjenkins6652 3 года назад +1

    Dude wrinkles suck. Hard to get out. I learned the hard way to. Next season we'll be spending more time on the bottom

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад +1

      I got em out! Made a fixing my mistakes video

  • @HandbagDiva
    @HandbagDiva Год назад

    How’s the pool holding up?

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  Год назад

      So far so good! New house owner even had a Deck built for it

  • @jorgegonzalez-ju9km
    @jorgegonzalez-ju9km 3 года назад

    How much was the vacuum car

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад +1

      I think I paid $160, not bad. Only had 87k miles on it

  • @thomasschwab2108
    @thomasschwab2108 2 года назад

    get rid of that type skimmer and put in a wall mounted hayward skimmer and go to all 1 1/2 inch pvc pipe and i have an extra vacuum port next to the skimmer with valves on each one.

  • @michelledesilets
    @michelledesilets Год назад

    I'm getting the same thing. I keep getting air. Pissing me off lol

  • @Cynattitude78
    @Cynattitude78 3 года назад +1

    I have the same issue as well. I just left it alone.

  • @mobibb1
    @mobibb1 3 года назад +1

    Need your input on putting this pool into an area that had a pool with walls next to dirt. In Other words, the Intex pool would be next to dirt.

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад

      Like putting it into the ground next to dirt? Or on a slope that’s cut out of a hill?

  • @kevincumms1430
    @kevincumms1430 2 года назад +1

    Ive got an intex 18x52. Replaced the weak pump within a week fromn12"sand with 1/4 hp pump to 16" sand and 3/4 hp pump. So much better. Got the same skimmer and get tired uundoing the hose to connect vacume. Im gonna get a robot vacume thats hoseless so the skimmer will always work. Not sure what your air problem is

    • @willisshields647
      @willisshields647 2 года назад

      What do you think about a 2100 gph flow rate I'm getting ready to buy the 18 ft by 52 in it doesn't really say what horsepower it is do you think I'll have to upgrade that pump thanks

  • @871jamie
    @871jamie 3 года назад

    I noticed in another video that you’re using a salt system on this pool. Keep an eye out for rusting support poles and the top rails, Intex pools are bad about the metal frame corroding without using salt!

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад +2

      Copy, thanks! Imma keep my eye out. This is the XTR frame so I’m hoping it holds up good. Any rust that may show up, I’ll remove and repaint. My frame gets rinsed all the time by my sprinklers. That might help lol

    • @871jamie
      @871jamie 3 года назад +1

      @@BigCountrysWay just keep an eye out. I used to own a swimming pool service company and I’ve seen really bad things happen with pools due to salt. Personally I wouldn’t ever use it. I get why people do but it cost you more in the long run having to replace the salt cells / chlorine generator. People think when they use salt the water is chlorine free but the salt cell / generator turns the salt to chlorine anyway. And at times it’s still necessary to shock your pool with chlorine. J/s

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад

      @@871jamie I gotcha. I shock my pool once a week. I enjoy the salt water though. Even with shock, it doesn’t hurt to open your eyes, it won’t bleach your clothes and it’s better for me 1 year olds skin. Plus I’m not buying TUBs of chlorine every summer. With these pools, if a part starts to rust it’s cheap to replace it.

    • @871jamie
      @871jamie 3 года назад +1

      @@BigCountrysWay you did a good job with the skimmer by the way. I’ve done them on the same type of pools many times and never a problem. We actually have a similar pool but it’s a best way which pretty much makes all of these pools anyway. We added a waterfall to ours which cools the water down about 10° on any given day and we landscaped around it with black rubber mulch and a rubber border with solar lights all the way around it. Looks pretty kick ass.

    • @BigCountrysWay
      @BigCountrysWay  3 года назад

      @@871jamie sounds sweet man! I still have to landscape lol

  • @marytarr9156
    @marytarr9156 3 года назад

    Wish I could add a picture to the comments of our 24 foot intex we just leveled the ground out the best we could, now going to lay some blocks under the feet, because we didn’t have a huge machine to go over the ground 😂 I need better friends haha but after that we are going to start adding the water, I’m getting worried because a lot of reviews are saying after one year there let’s are rusting really bad

    • @kevinjenkins6652
      @kevinjenkins6652 3 года назад +1

      I'm on my 2nd season with my 20ft intex. No rust. Don't use salt water system!

    • @DeeVey617
      @DeeVey617 2 года назад

      My friend had one for over 5 years she never had one spot of rust!

  • @mikedillon6908
    @mikedillon6908 2 года назад

    Get better hoses

  • @mondogecko01
    @mondogecko01 Год назад

    2 inch flexi pvc use it