I think I got the correct adapters for Intex SWG to Pentair filter (Pics)

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richierich

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Jul 12, 2013
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Hi Everyone. I just want to make sure I am doing everything correct for when I open my pool. I will be using the intex SWG with my pentair filter. See attached pics below. I bought a 2 inch female coupler and then a reducer slip that I will use PVC glue to attach. Then I will thread in my pentair 1.5" adapter and use a 3 foot hose w/clamps to connect to my pentair filter. So I have a few questions.

1) How does this look below?
2) There are so many "pipe dope" products which one should I get??
3) Which items do I put the pipe dope on? The Intex threading, the PVC 2 inch coupler and/or the 1.5" Pentair Adapdter?
4) Notice in Pic 3 there is still a lot of threading left. How far in should I be turning, it was getting very hard to thread in, I dont think I can get it in all the way. Not sure why these pics are sideways, they are fine on my computer, sorry


Thanks!!!

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No need for it to be screwed all the way in. I usually just snug it up a little more than hand tight and turn it on. If it leaks tighten it some more. You can use Teflon tape, I prefer the pink stuff, it is thicker. Or any pipe dope containing Teflon. Use it on anything with threaded connections.
 
Thanks - hope this helps other trying to use an intex SWG to a non intex pump/filter. I bought oatey great white and planned to use that instead of tape. That's ok right?

I should put on the male parts right, the intex threadings and the pentair black threading.
 
Yes, that pipe dope is fine, apply it to the male threads maybe the first 1/4 of the exposed threads. Definitely, all posts are helpful and the more the merrier, pics makes it even better. Thanks for posting.
 
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