12x24x52 install progress pictures

[jmcdtucson]

That looks great!
I'm right behind you, that skimmer is a pain.
I'm just waiting for summer to be over and will do the same project.
Care to post the parts you used if you happen to remember? I'd like to do it the same way.

 

[n240sxguy]

Thoroughly impressed with your quality of work.

 

[trailbuddy69]

That looks great!
I'm right behind you, that skimmer is a pain.
I'm just waiting for summer to be over and will do the same project.
Care to post the parts you used if you happen to remember? I'd like to do it the same way.

I wish I knew all the proper names for these parts. Starting from the skimmer working down, I threaded a 1.5" male adapter into the bottom of the skimmer then glued a length of 1.5" pipe then another 1.5" male adapter into a 1.5" ball valve then another adapter and short length of pipe then a 1.5" coupler into a 2" x 1.5" reducer. The collar on the original Intex hose will screw onto a 2" PVC but I had to buy a bathtub gasket ring and trim it to fit inside the collar so it would seal.

 

[jlaar007]

BRAVO...
What a sweet looking pool.

 

[jmcdtucson]

Thanks. I'm curious, did you replace the existing outlet or keep it and put the skimmer somewhere else?

 

[jmcdtucson]

Nevermind, found the answer searching the forum.

 

[JennyH]

I'm thinking of buying the Intex 18' x 9' x 52" Ultra Frame Rectangular Swimming Pool...we don't have enough room for one your size, but now I'm looking at all that work! Nice job though!

 

[laceygirl]

Its looking so good...

 

[trailbuddy69]

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[trailbuddy69]

For anyone that has followed our progress, here is the final result. We are so pleased with the outcome of our project. Most of this work has been done by my mom and myself. After a lot of calculating and cussing, the stairs to the upper level are done. Yes, this was a DIY project. Just goes to show that you can do anything you put your mind to.

http://i1376.photobucket.com/albums/ah31/trailbuddy69/Mobile%20Uploads/20150614_200916_zps6yt2lauz.jpg

 

[ariel68]

Wow!! Fantastic job!! Props to you, and your Mom for embarking on such a project and with such a professional result. "Girl Power"

 

[pigeon]

Very nice! I like how you did the stairs into the deck. Looks great

 

[MrsDimples]

Looking even better

 

[trailbuddy69]

Now I just need suggestions for planting ideas to help hide the walls of the pool and to keep drunk folks from stepping off into the abyss. I am in metro Atlanta so I think this is zone 8-9? The area around the pool gets full sun between 9:30am and 6pm. Needs to stand up to salt water, obviously. Nothing that will poke the walls and cause punctures.