Recent content by aaronpapemh

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    How many inlets and returns do I need? Intex 22’

    do you just have a single return? Which return fitting are you using?
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    How many inlets and returns do I need? Intex 22’

    Hey everyone, I have an intex 22x52 that I got the intex 2650gph pump/sand filter for. I was going to install the hayward skimmer. I am wondering if it is ok to have that as my only inlet or do I need to use one of the originals as well (originally had 2 inlets). As for the return the one that...
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    installing skimmer on itex. how to route pipes?

    I was considering blocking off the original return and installing the Hayward return that came with the skimmer. The Hayward return is the same thing as the intex just larger diameter you just cut out a circle in the liner and install similar to how the skimmer is installed. I was concerned the...
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    installing skimmer on itex. how to route pipes?

    Hey everyone, I have a 22'x52" intex round that I am installing a larger pump/sand filter on. I am also installing the Hayward through wall skimmer. Just had a couple questions, right now it has 2 intakes and 1 return. I am hard plumbing it with 1.5" pvc. I was thinking of using the skimmer as...
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    How to measure sand filter?

    I have been looking at used sand filters on Craig's list and had a person send me a pic of the label to try and determine what size it is. People here on the forum recommended I go with atleast a 19" sand filter. The label gives measurements it says 19" height and 16" diameter. Just wondering...
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    How to figure out flow rate of pool pump?

    With the pump being over sized for the pool do you think I could get away with a shorter run cycle then the standard 8 hours?
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    How to figure out flow rate of pool pump?

    Hey everyone first post here. I have an intex 22x52 that I am going to re do this spring and make it a more semi permanent set up. I just acquired a used dynamo 340197 1 hp pump. I am trying to match a sand filter to it but don't know the flow rating of the pump. I have tried searching online...