Hello everyone one. This is my first time posting. I have a Intex pool 16x42. A week ago the pump that came with it broke. So I looked and upgraded to a Intex 2500. I ended up buying that and I am using the adapters that I bough to make it compatible with the old nozzle and strainer. I am wondering if that is ok? I am very nervous about cutting a hole in the liner. Maybe over time I will become braver. I hate to ruin the pool for my kids this summer. Also is the pump supposed to pick up the dirt that accumulates on the pool floor or just fallen debris? Please any advice would be appreciated. Since my husband has a heart attack all the pool stuff is up to me this year. Thank you ?