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You could do what I did which was put in a real skimmer box. I added a normal Hayward skimmer box to my Intex. You will need to create something to support the weight of the box as it tends to "bend" the liner since the box does not have a metal wall to adhere to for support. It worked great...

Yes only 1 return on the pool and yes I do have an eyeball on the return. Can I assume HD/Lowes would have the proper adapter to get me from 1 1/2 inches down to a standard hose adapter? Greg

Odd question I know but here is why I am asking. The wife wants to get the kids an inflatable toy that needs a hose hook up to it for the water to shoot out the top. Well our hose is a decent distance from the pool and I was thinking that instead of having to lug out 100 feet of hose to use...

Good enough answer for me ... thanks. Greg

I got to thinking last night as I was starting up the pump and filter and checking for leaks in the pipe etc. Should I have added a "T" to the suction line with a cap in order to use it for vacuuming the pool or should I simply stick with one of those "covers" that go on the skimmer and allows...

Looks pretty good to me to start with. I was running a Hayward 180T (150lb sand filter) and 1HP pump and it was much better than the crummy intex pump we had. I paid $100 for mine as well but it had no base plate or hoses. Greg

So we just got our 27' round AGP up and going and I finished the electrical last night and got the filter and pump running. What a difference a good quality pump makes ... unbelievable. I was running an old 1HP Hayward power flo pump on an 18' Intex and it did pretty well, flow was good and it...

Yeah I thought both prices sucked as well. WM was on my list for tomorrow to look for the Morton's Pool Salt I had read about in the SWG forum as I will need a fair bit of that as well but not until my SWG shows up (next week I hope) but the Sand Filter sand I need tomorrow/fri to complete the...

Yep. Salt is $20 for 40lb bags too. I will check with the Lowes down the street and see what they may have. Greg

Pool shop wants $20 per 50lb bag (I need 300lbs worth) ... that sure seems high to me. Anything else I can try to get elsewhere for less ... maybe HD, Lowes, or Wal-Mart? Greg

Thanks. Layout would be as follows [shed] l l -- This part is about 15 feet of pipe l ----------------------- (POOL) This part is about 35 feet I ordered what I posted as I was able to get next day service for $3 since I have Amazon Prime. Pump was more from them then...

Well 2" pipe has already been cut, glued, & laid in an 18" deep trench -- so too late now. I will be using an SWG - Probably the Compupool CPSC36 although I would prefer the Aquatrol series but it is coming down to pricing as the cash is going way too fast on this project. Only the wide mouth...

Yeah I was just looking at that but frankly I am an idiot when I look at those things and have no clue what this all means. The Hayward S244T recommended Flow Rate on 2" pipe (which is what I have laid down) is 80GPM if I am reading their manual right http://www.haywardnet.com/products/manu ...

So based on Jason's suggestion in my other thread I am looking for a 1HP 2 Speed Full Rated pump to go with a Hayward S244T. Well I need one that is for an Above Ground Pool (several for In Grounders) AND most importantly for 115V (they all seem to be 230V). Do these exist or are my Google...

Re: Waterco T450 Sand filter too small for a 27' round? Ok so I have tracked down the following Hayward S244T for $285 shipped Hayward Matrix Power Flo 1HP 2 speed pump for $260 shipped Would this be a good match? Greg

Re: Waterco T450 Sand filter too small for a 27' round? Could you make a good moderately priced recommendation (ie not the best but not the worst) please And do I really need a 300lb sand filter or will a 200 do the job (looks like the in-laws have a 200 I may be able to have) Greg EDIT - I...

Re: Waterco T450 Sand filter too small for a 27' round? Jason, Here is the info on the pump Model #2402200DU Aquamite Series 110V/1ph/60Hz Amps 11.2 Run / 14 Max Greg

Re: Waterco T450 Sand filter too small for a 27' round? Not what I was hoping to hear. Is a 1HP going to be good enough to go 50 feet supply and return through at least 4-5 90 degree elbows?

I decided to do some digging about the filter that came with my used 27' round AGP and seems that it is only rated for a Max Pool Size of 12,000 gallons. Well my pool is just under 20k looks like this is going to be too small ... is that right? It's what came with it when I picked it up. I do...

That should be pretty easy as things worked out almost perfect for 10 foot increments -- i.e. from the 90 elbow to the pool to the coupler is 10 feet, then another 10 foot length, then a 3rd 10 foot length then a 90 then a 10 foot length then a 5 foot length then a 90 couple up from the ground...

Well I did some research before I laid the pipe and connectors and read that someone had done the calculations on using regular 90s vs 90 sweepers (I know not the same as 2 45s but its closer) and there was very little difference in rates which is why I just did regular 90s I could switch out...

Ok so I spent yesterday digging a 50 foot 18" deep trench for filtration lines so I could put the filter and pump in an old metal shed I have (man what a ton of work). Trench has about a 1" layer of fine sand on the bottom and then 2 2" pipes laid in it with properly glued couplers and 90s...

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Re: New 27' Rnd AGP install Wed equipment setup check me please Yeah they are pricey. I don't have an issue with getting these so long as I can find them quickly as I am going to the plumbing work (trench digging and piping) myself over this long w/e since the install will be on Wed. Will...

Re: New 27' Rnd AGP install Wed equipment setup check me please Jandy valves - are they a Lowes/HD type item or Plumbing Supply shop only? Is this what I need ... looks it handles the drop from 2" - 1 1/2" itself and I would not need an adapter ... is that right...

After researching on this site I am planning on the placing the pump/filter in a metal shed I have in the yard. Pool is 27' 52" Deep AGP Filter Waterco T450 (165lb Sand Filter) Waterco 2HP pump (I doubt it is 2 speed but I have not looked closely enough yet) Shed is a standard cheapy metal...

Well we added more water to the pool and got it to about 3/4 of the way up the skimmer front and she is running like a top. Seems like one more problem solved. I am praying that I can get the water straight soon as the kids are dying to get in. Greg

Re: Hayward 180T filter leaks at valve to tank connection Got the O-Ring, installed it and problem fixed. **NEW Problem listed above. Greg

Re: Hayward 180T filter leaks at valve to tank connection Well my curiosity got the better of me so last night about 1am with flashlight in hand I went and checked the filter. Low and behold NO O-Ring. Item #3 in the pic. So as it seem that would be my problem. Gonna call around today and...

Got the sand filter and plumbing all done over the last 2 days and fired it up tonight. It leaks at the center connection where the multiport valve attaches to the "sand tank". The plastic ring with the screws/nuts are as tight as they can get and the multiport valve is sitting flat on the...