Recent content by dpriddy

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    cutting my intex pool

    The bowl idea worked great!!! I cut a hole lower in the pool to install a new suction port for a fountain. I am installing a fountain using an extra 1500/gph Intex pump that I have. The used the bowl to hold in water, which suctioned to the inside of the pool once I started cutting. I literally...
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    Upgraded plumbing and thru-wall skimmer for Intex pool.

    Very excited to start my modifications this weekend! I am upgrading to a 2650 sand filter/pump, installing a fountain using an extra small Intex pump/filter that I have (installing a second drain port and hard plumbing to pump and thru to fountain). Also plan to install thru-wall skimmer as soon...
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    1600 gph vs 2650 gph intex sand filter

    I just ordered the 2650 for my 16x48. Maybe over kill... but I got it at a great price on Amazon. I had actually already upgraded my cartridge filter system to the 2500/gph and its been working great. I am just tired of dealing with the cartridges and I've only had it for a month.
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    Intex Ultra 16' with Haywood Heater, Intex Sand Filter & SWG

    Re: Intex Ultra 16' with Haywood Heater, Intex Sand Filter & I'm a little nervous about it too, but I've been researching it for weeks. Alot of people are doing it and it seems to make a huge difference. I think that I am going with the Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim (on Amazon for $39). Fromt...
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    Intex Ultra 16' with Haywood Heater, Intex Sand Filter & SWG

    Re: Intex Ultra 16' with Haywood Heater, Intex Sand Filter & This looks great! Definitely "borrowing" some of your ideas! Thanks for sharing.