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No, you take the filter out. You may also need to remove the impellor on the pump inside the skimmer/filter if it blocks the water flow. I suggest getting a Hayward skimmer off of Amazon, it will last a lot longer and be easier to maintain.

On my pool I have a Hayward skimmer with a 1.5 inch hose running to a 1.5 inch PVC pipe along the ground to a ball valve then a union where two 1.25 inch hoses go into a T fitting, through another ball valve (so I can turn off everything or just the skimmer) and then to the 1.5HP pump. 2 inch...

My testing was with the spa only on the timer. Once I get it all working, I do plan on adding a dedicated outlet just for this. I am going to try a new non- GFCI plug directly to the 20amp GFCI outlet and I ordered a replacement GFCI plug as well. After about an hour testing it with just the...

I posted in another thread about cleaning this thing up but now a new topic vastly different, so new thread. Got a new to me 4 person Intex PureSpa. Tub inflates and holds, holds water, have all the parts. Started with a E90 error and fixed that with a new impeller. Then started with E96 which...

Some good reading there. So, after I clean it and patch the air leak, fill with hose water and do the Ahhsome purge. After that, fill from the pool that already has a CYA of about 50 and TA / pH stable, do nightly testing and chlorine adding similar to how I do the pool? Target level of 4-6 with...

Got a nice free score of a Intex PureSpa with a E90 error. My research shows impeller damage, needing replacement. Sure enough the rod is broken and impeller falling apart. I already have a new one coming in. I have all the original parts that come with it and my limited testing shows it all...

This stuff works great https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-4-in-x-10-ft-Waterproof-Patch-and-Seal-Tape-in-White-101895/311042860

I have used this for a couple weeks and have been impressed by it. It is a battery powered vacuum robot that rolls around the pool. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09X6Y6WTG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you. I will get it plumbed in and can swap it out for the 1hp if I have any issues.

Current in place pump is fine size wise, I requested the 1HP pump as well and will try that one when it comes in. The amperage on the test one is 15.5 amp. I have a 20 amp outlet for it. So, the one return that is in the pool is fine and I can increase the number of supply sources to the pump...

I got this pump in today for to test and review. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B17Q9GVP Anyways, I have a Best Way 18" pool with two supply out of the pool at 1.25" each to a 1.5" union and the return to the pool is a 1.5". My current Proline 1HP pump is connected through some stepdowns and...

Yes, liquid stabilizer. It was with the opening chemicals in store. I used this: https://lesliespool.com/leslies-instant-pool-water-conditioner-plus-1-gallon/12323.html#description-btn-div The longevity of the stabilizer should be fairly stable. I was getting frustrated with how long it was...

On the chlorine, I did my first dose of chlorine using a left over jug from last summer. Worked just fine. As for the stabilizer, I used powder and could not get it to really increase, took a while to raise any at all. I pulled the sock out and poured in a appropriately dosed pool opener liquid...

Can you add a photo of what you have now with dimensions? I have a bunch of round Summer Escape legs for a 48" pool. That and a wood block will get you level. I see you are in MA. I am in Stafford CT, right off of 84.

I picked up a used sand filter and pump on facebook marketplace for $100. I then added a Haywood skimmer that I had to cut a hole for. This year, the liner was shot so we got a new Best Way pool. Still use the same filter and got a Intex over the side skimmer instead of cutting a hole. The used...

Looks interesting. Would probably work, but I would be concerned of it being a rip point in the wind. On a similar subject, a question for you CT-Steven, what do you do for closing on the Intex in CT? I am up in Stafford on the MA line and previous years I have taken down at the end of the...

The screw downs I am referring to would be the nut in your description. I will take some pictures of my setup when I get home from work to show what I mean.

Good thinking, I just ordered one on sale for 30 bucks from Amazon. Will give that a try prior cutting a hole in the wall. Thanks

OK, I can easily do that. Thanks

For the pipe connections, ignore the screw downs. The end of the hose should have a firm plastic ring. Go to Home Depot (or Lowes) and grab some of these: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fernco-2-in-x-1-1-2-in-DWV-Flexible-PVC-Coupling-P1056-215/100013986 You can get all sorts of sizes. I found...

Pulled out my Summer Escapes 6k gallon pool to set up and it had a bunch of small cracks in the liner along the bottom. So, we ordered a new 18'x4' Bestway pool. The pool has two outlets hoses 1.25" through a hole to a joiner to the included pump and then a 2" hose back to the pool. With the SE...

Now that I am getting overnight freezing temps, my intex pool has been taken down for the winter. What should I be doing with the sand filter and pump? I have drained and removed the top (multi valve) to the filter, the drain valve left open. I put a piece of wood over the opening to keep rain...

Except my pump and filter are not listed on your sales sheet and the seals shown on it are not leaking. Thanks though.

New to me equipment and getting it up and running. Pump is a simple proline pump that has a slight leak from the impeller housing. Almost as if I didn't tighten the screws all the way. I removed the housing cover and made sure it was clean and put it back together. I did not see a o-ring in...

I agree. Getting someone to do it is the hard part! This season, I contacted 2 landscaping companies to come out and quote it. Both never showed up after having interest in doing the job. 4 years now I have eyeballed it and got it set up. End goal it to set up a permanent pool and that would be...

OK, I will test it tomorrow, remove the sock and add more after a week or so.

I suggest putting it on the grass itself. Make sure the area is level and set it up. I have done several seasons with various size intex pools and rotated where I put them. I never noticed any smell from the grass being squished. Eventually we will set up a dedicated area for a pool, removing...