Hi everyone. I am new to this site and need advice from anyone who has upgraded their pool pump on the Easy Set Up Intex Pool. I have a 15' x 48' Easy Setup Pool with 1,000 gpm pump. It has three valves coming from the pool with a "T" for two that brings it from 2 hoses to 1 going into the pump and of course 1 coming back out to the pool. I want to upgrade to the 2,500 gpm pump. I know I will need some type of conversion kit since I am going from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2". Can anyone walk me through how to convert this pool to a better pump? Thank in advance, Jen
Upgrading Intex Easy Setup Pool Pump
- Thread starter jcs
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Honestly, with that size pump, I'd forget about adapters and cut out the holes for your fittings so that you can go with 1 1/2" end to end. There's really nothing to it, after you get over the initial nausea at the thought of taking an Xacto knife to your pool liner. Many of us here have done it.
However, for the squeamish, search Amazon for Intex adapter.
However, for the squeamish, search Amazon for Intex adapter.
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
Thank you! Glad to hear it's simple and easy to just cut the liner. My next dilemma is the pool that we have has two intake valves and one return. The two intake valves meet at a "t" coupler and go into pump as a single hose. I believe the new pump only comes with hose and fittings for one intake and one return. Anyone else have this problem and overcome it. I assume I could buy an extra hose and somewhere find a 1 1/2" T coupler. I have yet to find how to block the second intake valve instead of finding a T coupler that would work and the extra hose.
Intex sells the extra intake fitting and a cap you can screw on to close it off if you wish. But personally, I'd build a tee out of PVC and use them both.
I built something similar for a few bucks that I use on the return side as a fountain/foot wash.
I built something similar for a few bucks that I use on the return side as a fountain/foot wash.
If you get the adapter vs cutting the liner is it really going to make that big of a different on water flow or is it more stress on the pump?
I don't know about stressing the pump, but the cross section of a 1 1/2" fitting is 44% larger than that of a 1 1/4". I think you're wasting money on a 2500 gpm pump if you don't upsize the plumbing accordingly. There's a reason Intex makes them with the connections sized as they are.
I understand - I hesitated too. But once I did, it was no big deal. Just take your time making the cut. There's really not that much stress on the liner even with the pool nearly full. When I installed my thru-the-wall skimmer, I only drained to just below the cut. Talk about putting a hole in your liner!
I understand - I hesitated too. But once I did, it was no big deal. Just take your time making the cut. There's really not that much stress on the liner even with the pool nearly full. When I installed my thru-the-wall skimmer, I only drained to just below the cut. Talk about putting a hole in your liner!
My anxiety level wen up just looking at that picture
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I just used the adaptors to go from pipe thread to the 40mm intex thread and then installed a Hayward pump ...
I bought them at the local pool store but you can also get them at Amazon ... they are by GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch Conversion Kit (For Intex & Bestway Pools) $8.95
Amazon.com : GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch Conversion Kit (For Intex Garden
I bought them at the local pool store but you can also get them at Amazon ... they are by GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch Conversion Kit (For Intex & Bestway Pools) $8.95
Amazon.com : GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch Conversion Kit (For Intex Garden
I'd look into getting a Unicel filter to put in that pump and toss the Intex one, makes a world of difference. One filter will last you all season.