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    Intex owner general pump questions.

    Where is the date code? Mostly they where too big or the one that was really close, wrong thread. Pipe thread is usually tapered \_/ so it get tighter as the connection is made. however, what I found to actually fit was not pipe threaded so the tapering didn' allow it to thread on.
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    Intex pools, this is how to run the skim and main together

    Very nice! My approach would be to go directly to a 90 then to a T then to the valves. That way I think it would "hug" the wall a little more and have less of a chance being damaged by the kids. I am wondering....If I screw up the operation, Can the threaded strainer connector be replaced...
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    Rubber boots for odd sized pipes

    The only things that I would be hesitant about are: 1) the metal Hose clamps. they can creat nice gouges in peopl and possibly the pool itself 2) is there enough of a nipple on the pool for the pipe to mount.
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    Never buy INTEX type A filter again

    great tip now to see if there are any that are compatable with Type A and B
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    Intex owner general pump questions.

    Struck out :(
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    Intex owner general pump questions.

    I tried a variety of different pipes and threads. I found a 1" Union collar in cunjuction with 1.5" pipe almost worked, but could only get 2 threads to bite and there was such a gap that it didn;t pan out. Also found that the hoses almost fit onto a 1.25" compression coupling :x On a more...
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    Intex owner general pump questions.

    Thanks for the answers, I was actually hoping to do away with the Plunger system and connect straight to the "threaded strainer connector " I wonder if there is a market for Intex to standard pipe adapters ????$$$$ As far as taking the part in question to get sized, well, the parts and pools...
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    Intex owner general pump questions.

    I have just purchased a used 18'X48" Intex Pool. I have a both the Intex 100o GPH and a 1500GPH Water master pump. 1) are the 1000 pumps generally noisy? I disassebled the impeller and all looks good in there ( although the rubber bushings that arethe bearings look like something out of my 10...
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    Census Poll on Intex Users

    Brand new (to me) 18'X48" Intex pool, (3 weeks up now) Saw request for Intex forum. I would say that that would be a great idea. I have so many questions.