Hook up vacuum to an older intex with only 1 intlet and 1 outlet...

[CMS062407]

Hello, all.

It is that time of the year again

I purchased a 18x9x52 Ultra Frame Intex Rectangular pool and it is the "older" style pool before they starting to put the TWO suction outlets and I am having a hard time figuring out how in the world I am supposed to hook my darn vacuum up to it. Last year, we had a newer style pool, and I would just use the hose from the bottom of the skimmer, but I also can't figure out how I am supposed to hook my skimmer up either, since there is only one outlet. I could really use some advice here. If you need any more information, or pictures, let me know! thanks!

Here is a picture of exactly what our pool looks like, for reference.

 

[Mickelin]

Just connect the vacuum/skimmer to the outlet. Or do what most people here do: install a proper through-the-wall skimmer. Then you can use the outlet as a dedicated vacuum port.

 

[CMS062407]

I found that I needed an adapter...and it worked...but, I did buy a proper through the wall skimmer...just have to figure out how to install it now.

 

[chayne]

it is actually simpler than what you think. i was pretty worried about installing mine, but it was up and going within about 30mins. ask questions, i know i did

 

[Mickelin]

There's like a hundred threads on this site showing exactly how it's done. Search for Intex Hayward skimmer