I have a combination of one of the bottom drains converted to a return along with the skimmer and pump discharge routed to two of the factory holes in the sidewall. Cutting them out and converting the fittings can be found here: Useful Links for Fellow Intex Pool Owners ,hope this helps.
Through Wall Skimmer for Intex Ultra Frame
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I have a combination of one of the bottom drains converted to a return along with the skimmer and pump discharge routed to two of the factory holes in the sidewall. Cutting them out and converting the fittings can be found here: Useful Links for Fellow Intex Pool Owners ,hope this helps.
Thanks LFrankow, I will give it a try and report back on the results.
i really don`t understand why you all cut the gasket in two... just cut it out an place the gasket
i did it also on my metal frame and it works perfectly without cutting the gasket
i did it also on my metal frame and it works perfectly without cutting the gasket
Because it is much easier and less nerv wrecking to cut the liner after the install than before.
I also installed my skimmer, same set up as Michelin. The skimmer is at a bit of an angle due to the slope of the pool wall but works great. Hardest part was getting the screws tightened down.
Angelnorgaard
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Im super curious to know how you hard plumbed with what looks like larger fittings than the hoses that came with the pool.. I have watched many videos but cant seem to grasp how it was done as far as widening the intake hose holes as shown in your 3rd photo.. Im not plumbing savvy so a list of whats needed is what I have been looking for.. I would think i could have found a step by step guide on pinterest or youtube but I cant find a supply list for whats all needed to do it, can't be running back and forth to the hardware store 45 mins from home. could you help a girl out here?
I used these parts from Amazon to convert to normal fittings and hard plumbed my pool with the standard Hayward skimmer. Using 1 1/2" Schedule 40 PVC and fittings. There is an adapter that you make to convert the Intex to standard PVC. I don't have that info right now but will try to get it with part #.
As far as cutting the pool I used the gasket from the wall fitting to mark and cut the liner with an exacto knife.
Wall fitting
Eyeball
Skimmer
Ball valve
My plumbing with the fitting to convert to the Intex inlet on the filter.
Wobblerlorri
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So you closed off both your inlets and use the skimmer as your only inlet? Interesting... I had never noticed that in other installs before...
Intex only did this dual supply/inlet thing recently. 1 skimmer per small pool is plenty. I'd consider cutting 1 hole and blocking off the dual inlets like the above poster. Or hook up the skimmer to the Tee and do both. Actually I'd do that if I didn't have 2 pumps. It will work nicely on a round pool with 1 puling from below and the skimmer handling the top stuff.
Intex has a bad habit of "updating" their product every couple of years, so what worked 5 years ago might not now. The safest way to modify an intex style pool would be to replace all the standard intex plumbing with regular 1.5" pvc pipes, valves, and fittings. If you have an Intex pump/filter combo that uses 1.25" fittings you will need an adapter to complete the set up.
When I get a chance I'll try to add a parts list to this post.
Found pics of the part I used to convert to the Intex pump filter. I could'nt find the parts to link in the post so not sure if they have changed them or if the local HD/Lowe's etc. Will have them now. I bought the parts a while ago.
There was two different fittings I have used. The grey one is a 1 1/2" electrical box adapter and the second is a 1 1/2" to 1 1/4" reducer bushing for pvc. You use a 11/2" pvc coupler to mount on the PVC pipe. Make sure you leave enough room behind the Intex nut to get a saw in there if you ever need to remove the nut for another pipe. Fairly simple adapters to make.
There was two different fittings I have used. The grey one is a 1 1/2" electrical box adapter and the second is a 1 1/2" to 1 1/4" reducer bushing for pvc. You use a 11/2" pvc coupler to mount on the PVC pipe. Make sure you leave enough room behind the Intex nut to get a saw in there if you ever need to remove the nut for another pipe. Fairly simple adapters to make.