Intex Pool Setup Done!!!!!

[riccog125]

Well actually it's been up for a little over a month but I have finally gotten out of it to post some pictures. It's the 18' x 48" frame set. Everything went pretty smooth except for the cheap intex pump it came with which I already knew wouldn't last. I changed it out after 2 weeks to a Sand Filter setup. I was worried after hearing all the plumbing issues on here but I had none. Water has been crystal clear from day one. I'm using the BBB method and the TF100 test kit. My only regret now was not buying a larger more permanent pool. There's always next year I guess. Only thing left now is to finish the outside perimeter. Thanks for all the great info on this site.

[attachment=2:1rn74z37]IMG_0487.JPG[/attachment:1rn74z37]

[attachment=1:1rn74z37]IMG_0491.JPG[/attachment:1rn74z37]

[attachment=0:1rn74z37]IMG_0494.JPG[/attachment:1rn74z37]

 

[riccog125]

[attachment=2:31btqm2y]IMG_0499.JPG[/attachment:31btqm2y]

[attachment=1:31btqm2y]IMG_0536.JPG[/attachment:31btqm2y]

[attachment=0:31btqm2y]IMG_0531.JPG[/attachment:31btqm2y]

 

[riccog125]

[attachment=2:d0fcnal7]IMG_0532.JPG[/attachment:d0fcnal7]
1 1/2'' Slip Coupling to Adjust Skimmer when needed. 1 1/2'' to 1 1/4'' reducer allows the stock skimmer to pop right in. I can pop it out and attach my new 1 1/4'' hose very eaisly.
[attachment=1:d0fcnal7]IMG_0534.JPG[/attachment:d0fcnal7]
Added fountain to cool down the water
[attachment=0:d0fcnal7]IMG_0535.JPG[/attachment:d0fcnal7]

 

[riccog125]

4" to 2'' Reducer, 2'' Street 90 Degree Elbow
[attachment=1:1rza8dbr]IMG_0537.JPG[/attachment:1rza8dbr]
Crystal Clear Water
[attachment=0:1rza8dbr]IMG_0530.JPG[/attachment:1rza8dbr]

 

[tootie]

Now, that is one neat looking set up.

 

[DaveNJ]

Nice job, well thought out prep and finish.

 

[Crzyfrlss1]

Very nice job you did there indeed

 

[launboy]

Nice setup, I like it! The plumbing looks very clean and organized. Do you have a picture with the fountain on by any chance?

Adam

 

[Butterfly]

Very nice job!

What? You already want a bigger pool! :lol:

You got pool fever, just like lots of us!

Happy swims....

 

[searayboater]

what did you put on the ground before the sand?

 

[Crzyfrlss1]

what did you put on the ground before the sand?

I'm going to venture a guess that it's....

Weed barrier fabric

 

[searayboater]

ahh, makes sense

 

[riccog125]

Actually it's 30# Roofing Felt Paper. Several posts i've read mentioned it for use in AGP setup. Being a roofing contractor I had a few extra rools laying around .

I'll try and take some photos tommorow of the fountain running.

 

[searayboater]

Interesting indeed. Heck of a moisture barrier!

 

[Crzyfrlss1]

Actually it's 30# Roofing Felt Paper.

Wow....what a great tip
I'm gonna try that next spring and maybe that will be the final time I get my pool level.

 

[heatmisr]

That's a great set up. You did a fantastic job. The only suggestion I have is to put a mat under your ladder so you don't damage the liner getting in and out.

 

[Nick]

That's a very good set up you have there.
I'm a bit envious that yo have to cool your water down with fountains

 

[ShinerDraft]

Nicely done. My setup is fairly similar.. I used regular weed block under the sand and I have a small, mulched flowerbed w/ a natural rock border around about part of the base. I also have a small deck around part of the pool. I do have an unfinished part around the base and my equipment area needs a little bit of "finish".. I wish I'd thought of the roofing felt. That's an outstanding idea.

What kind of fittings did you use to go from "Intex plumbing" to regular PVC? I have a smaller version (15'x42") of the same pool and I'm thinking that I'd like to hardpipe my setup.