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    Blocking off one suction inlet in a duel inlet system - harmful?

    Hi all - we are having issues trying to use a clamp on skimmer with our intex pool due to low suction. There are two suction inlets, and if we block off one of them with our hands, the skimmer works great. Also cannot vacuum our pool without blocking off the other inlet (we have been using a...
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    Hooking up a Lil' Shark to Intex - help please!

    Figured it out - We used the blue adapter that came with our skimmer and simply stuck the adapter cone into it - had to fold the edge a bit to get it in, then pushed it in until it fit - worked like a charm! Now we have another problem - not enough suction with the dual inlets. We were able to...
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    Afraid to start up - can someone fact check the plan?

    Hi all! OK, after finally getting the ground level, we set up our 26' x 52" Intex Ultra Frame pool. We upgraded the filter to an Intex Model SF60110 sand filter/pump and attached and Intex EC) 8110 saltwater system. We are currently filling the pool, and have not added any salt or anything...
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    1st pool - 26' x 48" Intex Frame - Round - filter/pump/SW upgrade help - Please!

    Yes, we are crazy. We are putting up our first pool, and bought the biggest one we could afford! We already have a plan for leveling (grading, sand - foam - tarp with concrete pads under feet), but quickly realized the pump and filter that came with the pool are woefully inadequate. Since we...