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    Intex Skimmer Mod

    At the end of the T I put a cap that I could remove if I wanted to connect something else to the line.
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    Intex Skimmer Mod

    Thanks Julie! I hope it helps.
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    Intex pool, filter and vacuum options

    I have to run my SWG for 10 hours in Houston and be sure there is plenty of CA. For vacuuming, I just use a hose connected to a brush while diving. The easy set pool tends to collect all of the debris near the edges so it's not really a lot of work. I have looked at the Aqua Bug as well since...
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    Intex pool, filter and vacuum options

    I have the 12" sand filter for a 15 X 48 and I wish it was stronger. It vacuums slower than I had hoped. Definitely put the salt water chlorine generator next on your wish list. If you have the easy set pool then check out my skimmer mod, but if you have the metal frame consider the skimmer box...
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    Intex Skimmer Mod

    I've had this modification on my pool all summer and I love it. It makes it really easy to install and remove the skimmer. I waited to post since I wanted to be sure it didn't put any stress on the pool wall. I have a Hayward wall fitting that accepts the 1-1/4 threaded male to 1-1/2 female PVC...
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    Howdy from Houston!!

    :party: :cheers: Hello all!! I am really excited :whoot: that the pool is up and it will probably be warm enough by this weekend to get in. I was looking around for Intex type upgrades and ran into this forum. Unfortunately I cannot see the pics in some older posts about hard piping the...