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    Through the wall skimmer on an Intex

    No need to drop water level. I did similar as already stated, cut gasket in half, use a awl/punch in each screw hole one at a time, punch a hole, run in the screw. Hook up plumbing then starting a corner cut diagonally from one corner to the other, then repeat making an X in the skimmer mouth...
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    Adding 2nd return to 14'x42" ultra frame

    Update: 2100gph sand filter installed, 1.5" intake and return fitting installed and 1.5" pvc installed. The flow is outstanding, only problem is the intex 1.5" return cap has the adjustable eye and the flow coming back to the pool is so great that it forces water out the of the threads of...
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    Adding 2nd return to 14'x42" ultra frame

    I will see how well the existing return does before I really give thought to adding or cutting a second return into the pool. A little worried that a single return may hinder the flow from the pump back into the pool. I am going to start the hard plumbing project tomorrow, now that I have the...
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    Adding 2nd return to 14'x42" ultra frame

    I have been lurking for a few weeks and just recently joined the forum. 95% of my questions have been answered just by using the search function, as it does in most forums. Background: Intex ultra frame 14'x42" Intex 2100gph sand filter Intex SWG Hayward SP1091LX skimmer 1.5" Hayward...
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    I want to hard plumb this year!

    I am in the process of getting a materials list together to hard plumb mine ate the same time I upgrade from the OE 750-1000 gph cartridge pump to a 2100gph sand filter. Already have a SWG and have a stand alone 750-1000 gph solar heater setup that I need to take into account for as well. So I...