Intex SWCG install on non-Intex plumbing

[The Mermaid Queen]

I just purchased the Intex Krystal Clear SWCG. It comes with threaded compression fittings on the hose, and threaded inlet/outlet on the SWCG itself.

All of my plumbing (Hayward skimmer and return eyeball, PolyGroup/SummerWaves pump and filter combo) is non-threaded, so how exactly do you connect both sides of the SWG to your existing plumbing? I understand hose clamps to the un-threaded portions, but what about the other threaded part of the SWCG?

TIA

 

[kellyfair]

What size are the hoses?

Not sure if this will work for you, but here is what I did.

1) Cut an unneeded Intex hose so I could get the two gray hose nuts off.
2) Purchased these from Lowe’s. Needed one for each threaded connection. Sanded off the raised letters on the end.
3) Slipped hose nut over the box adapter, then glued box adapter to PVC union. Make sure you leave enough room for hose nut to turn freely. The box adapter perfectly mimics the end of the Intex hose, but lets you use PVC to make your connections.
4) I actually used flex hose to make my own hoses.



My modified plumming is on the suction side, but could certainly be used on other side as well.

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

All existing plumbing is 1.5"

 

[richierich]

I did this project and I'm not handy at all. I used this guide that another posted wrote. I used regular flexible hose and used hose clamps to connect to my pool hoses. Not handy enough for pvc

Create intex adapters. Step by step. Lots of embedded photos

 

[kellyfair]

LOL, if I can do PVC, anyone can! But great guide! I think that’s the one that pointed me to the box adapters. They really do perfectly mimic the end of the Intex hoses.

 

[richierich]

LOL, if I can do PVC, anyone can! But great guide! I think that’s the one that pointed me to the box adapters. They really do perfectly mimic the end of the Intex hoses.

Ha maybe one day I'll do it. I just didn't know how to attach the PVC to like the skimmer pipe and the return and the filter and pump.

 

[jeffchap]

I was able to get 2" PVC to snug up with Intex hoses simply by putting an extra rubber washer in there. The problem is that the thread is a different pitch on the Intex collars and they bind up before they screw down tight enough to not leak. But an extra washer is just enough to get them to seal off.

Here's an example:.

 

[kellyfair]

I tried the extra washer first. Tried to make my own but it just wasn’t working! Not sure if it was because they had imperfect edges or what. I finally got fed up and decided to make my own hoses.

 

[zea3]

Hi Mermaid Queen! A couple of adapters like these should work.

1-1/2 PVC Schedule 40 Female Adapter SLIP x FPT, PVC Sch 40 Fittings

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Thanks everyone... after letting all this sink in overnight, I believe I have a plan!

Carol

 

[kellyfair]

Let us know how it goes!

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Well, All did not go according to plans. After 3 or 4 trips to the ACE hardware store, we discovered there was an adapter include in the box with the SWG. duh. But we were still missing a connection. So we ordered another adapter, a piece of regular (non-intex) 1.5" plastic hose, and will get this all set up this week. Whew.

I was ready to plumb it all in with PVC, but hubby did not like the idea of that. Plus we have no way to close off the suction/return lines, so...

Thanks all for your ideas.

 

[The Mermaid Queen]

Finally up and running! Got the FC a bit too high before the install, so am waiting for that to drift down.