Second Return and Fountain for Intex Pool

[jsf0656]

jsf065 - great job! This is the next thing I aspire to do, prefering the sprinkler outside the pool too. Quick question, why put the ball valve below the standard return? Wouldn't putting it above the return before the sprinkler head allow you to turn off the sprinkler when you don't want it and let the normal return function, or am I missing something? Seems like you have enough pressure from the picture to run both at the same time. Another question, why the small adapter above the ball valve before the T? I'm trying to learn as much as I can so I only have to build one for mine one time, so thanks for patience with my stupidity. Thanks !

i wasnt using the original suction port at all. since installing the skimmer, i decided to use the old return as a dedicated sprinkler. the intex pump provided plenty of power to use them separately. plus i run the skimmer all the time. it keeps the pool very clean! i used a short adapter that i had to lenghten out the connection rather than buying another piece of pipe and cutting it to fit.

there are no stupid questions! i learned everything about a pool right here on this forum. you could have used a single piece of pipe but chose to use a part that i already had to acomplish the same thing.

 

[ladylion]

Ahhhh, now i get it. I was thinking it was plumbed into the eyeball return. It clearly shows in your first pictures, duh... sorry.

 

[sveninga]

My only is question is how did you add the 1.5" 4 way connector to the thru wall fitting? I have the same fitting, but can't see how the 4 way connects? The pic shows it going inside the fitting, but how is it connected? I have a 1.5" 4 way, but the inside of the thru wall fitting has 4 ridges that keep the 4 way from sliding in.

 

[jwturner24]

I love your setup. One quick question, is that a cap on the old suction line? If so, were did you get it.

 

[jwturner24]

I love your fountain. Looking at the pictures, is that a cap on the inside of the old suction line? If so were did you ge it. Going to start pluming mine this weekend.

 

[jdhogfan]

sad that all these picture links are dead I saved this post last summer to put on my "upgrade list" for this summer.

 

[raehana31]

I've just got to say "You are all fantastic!" The ideas you have are going to make my Intex pool incredible. The fountain... OMG. This is my first above ground pool. I am in the leveling the site stage. I plan to hard plumb from the get go. I have the wall skimmer, salt system, and sand filter. I can't wait to get in! Forget the kids... this pool is all mine. One question... Do I need to put pavers under the support legs?

 

[laceygirl]

Hi Raehana, bear in mind that hard plumbing the pool can create an extra ladder for kids to climb into the pool..... And the walls of these pools move a little bit... I've gone with spa hose, or flexible pvc for my plumbing..... Just my 2 cents...

I would recommend putting pavers under the legs... Most people with intex pools do....

 

[zea3]

Yes, you need to use pavers under the legs. It spreads out the downward force and the pool legs will be less likely to sink into the ground over time.

 

[stacey81881]

What about using steel metal plates under the legs? Seems like less work with the same result. Will this work?

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[laceygirl]

Metal plates will work but you try to avoid sharp edges when dealing with vinyl liners.... Concrete pavers are cheap and easily dig into the ground if you need them to... Even though you can paint metal to stop it from rusting, it will still rust eventually, especially if you are using salt in your pool...... Pavers or wood are the most common.....

 

[poolbeclean]

i cant see the pics? im interested in doing that to my pool. I have a spare 1500gph pump i can use. since my pool has 2 inlet holes i was going to use one to pump and from pump to outlet and the other from inlet to fountain, think that would work?