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    How to change filter cartridge w/out water loss?

    I got our pool last year. We may have gotten stoppers with it but I am not sure where they would be now. Can you buy new ones? I cut bigger holes in the pool for the new filter. If I find the old stoppers would they work? Thanks
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    How to change filter cartridge w/out water loss?

    Hello, I have a question. I have an Intex pool 16x42 with a 2500 filter. Is there a way to change the filter cartridge without loosing water? I always seem to loose so much even when the pump is off. I know there are plunger valves but I can't find any reasonably priced ones at the moment...
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    Hi need Intex pump advice

    So I just wanted to thank everyone for all the advice. I went ahead and cut the pool liner. To my husband watched in fear lol. My daughter held a bowl on the inside and my son held up the filter tube. It was a success! My pool is still in one piece and not leaking. I do have a question though...
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    Hi need Intex pump advice

    Thank you for the link. I have checked out the info. I think I am gonna try and cut my pool liners. One question will I need to drain my pool? Or is there a way I can do it without that? I have already ordered the new strainer and nozzle. I am going to use a xacto knife to cut the liner. Thanks...
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    Hi need Intex pump advice

    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...