Recent content by saboyce

No problem. You do have the rubber grommet between the adapter and filter/pump, right? If so, it's Either too much space or not enough cement. I use the blue Oatey PVC cement made for pool plumbing liberally. Also, after I seat the adapter, I turn the collar for about 30 seconds so it...

I imagine the 29' from Intex will work just fine. I went the converter route to minimize clamps, have lots of hose options for backwash and b/c I like to huff PVC cement. :) -SAB

Making an Intex-to-1 1/2" PVC Converter is pretty easy. You'll need: -Threaded Intex collar - 2 on each end of the stock Intex flexible hoses as well as the Intex plunger valves (plunger valves use a 2-piece version.) If you don't have the option of cannibalizing those, you can get them pretty...

Got my bars from eBay. SpeedStir is great...as long as it comes with a "good" stir bar.

I just setup my 15x48 AGP w/ Intex 2650 sand filter and Intex SWG, as well. While researching which direction I wanted to go with the pool a few weeks back, I do recall seeing multiple discussions with suggestions to disconnect the copper electrode on 2010 models of the SWG. I THINK the...

Gayle @ Taylor explained the delay - not something worth getting :rant: over. I'll deal until my eBay order comes in.

I received my SpeedStir along with my TF-100 XL from tftestkits.net today. I was looking forward to running my first tests on our Intex 15x48 Easy Set we finished setting up on Sunday, but the SpeedStir didn't cooperat, even with fresh batteries. The stir bar just vibrated & hopped a couple...