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Ok, I was all sorts of precise about my plumbing on my Intex, and now you go and post these, and I just feel inadequate!!! Very nice setup, I may have to re-do my whole install now after seeing this.

If it looks like it is leaking from the threads get some of the pipe dope from lowes. If they have the blue pipe thread tape get that, and do 3 wraps, then goop it up with pipe dope. You can put plenty on there, just try to get it into the deep parts of the threads.

Ok folks, so cut and re-sealed all of my threaded connections with pipe dope http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rectorseal-T-Plus-2-4-oz-Teflon-Pipe-Thread-Sealant-23631/100201204 This stuff is amazing. Then put couplings on all of my cut pipes, and sealed it with the Christy's pipe glue...

Ok, so I put water in today to start seeing how the system would perform and if I had any leaks. Then, I had leaks. Lots of leaks. Pretty much every threaded fitting I had.....leaked. I used teflon tape, but it is not enough to stop the leaks. I am going to have to pull everything apart...

More pics! Pump to Inlet on Sand Filter Outlet from Sand Filter to Return on the pool. Note, the T that is installed will eventually have a 3/4" reducer to pipe that will have a valve and a 90 to another T for a fountain. Someone forgot to buy the T at HD though, and has to go back...

The 2" union is screwed directly onto the stock Intex fitting. I have more pics to come after I upload them. Thanks for the feedback guys. I was really worried this was going to turn into a mess and look terrible.

So the install is in progress, here are some images: Pre-Install 2" Union from Home Depot - I chose this one so I could disengage the whole thing if needed T for the Fountain and return I put the Gasket up to the pool, used a sharpie to Mark the 4 corner holes, then used a small bore awl...

Ok, I updated my sig with my info. I have been running this pump and sand filter for a while using the standard hoses, so I figure once I put the through wall skimmer in it should do nicely with the PVC instead of the hoses. Thank you for all of your help. I will post pics as I do the install.

Just checking in, did I not provide the correct information? I am planning on getting the parts by the end of this month to do this, would hate to do it wrong!!!

It is a an 18' round intex, at 52" high, and the pump is a 1.5hp Hayward

Hello All! I have been a lurker since last year reading all of the great advice and mods that you guys come up with. I am going to put in a Hayward wide mouth skimmer this year and decided to plumb the pool, pump, and sand filter with PVC. My question may have been answered in one of the many...