Adding a sand filter, cutting in a skimmer, and swg to coleman ultra frame

[Skunked again]

Looking for ideas, links, pictures. I've found some on here. Looking for any and all input. Layout, platforms for the units, plumbing ( mainly the skimmer) placement, etc. Had the a\c cartridge filter.
The swg is the intex eco7110, the sand filter (received today) is the intex sf80110-1. Skimmer (in transit) is the swimline hydrotools.
What you've done, why you did it, what you'd do different.

Thank you

 

[kellyfair]

Hi! I’m not an expert, but just wanted to chime in and let you know that there is a lot of great advice here, and whenever I Google how to do anything regarding my pool, the top results usually all lead back here!

Do you have photos of your current setup?

 

[Skunked again]

No pictures of current system. If I remember, I'll get some tonight. Currently it's still winterized. Cover on, hoses and filter/pump disconnected. PVC connected to one of the openings, to act as an overflow.
I did buy some 18" x 18" bricks this morning, to make a base for both units.
I've not researched or tried to post pics on this site, any restrictions or tricks?

 

[kellyfair]

No tricks, but you are limited in the number of photos you can post. If you decide to become a supporter, you’ll get more photo space.

 

[Skunked again]

Thank you! I'm not getting notifications for replies to this thread. I checked my settings, all appears well. Do you know of any issues?

 

[kellyfair]

No... when you go to settings, what do you have “Default Thread Subscription Mode” set as?

 

[Skunked again]

No... when you go to settings, what do you have “Default Thread Subscription Mode” set as?

Instantly using e-mail.

 

[Skunked again]

What we had.

What i'm thinking.

 

[chayne]

i have that exact same pool. i will try to get some pics loaded on here for you to see.

 

[Skunked again]

I tried to load more photo's, So two or three photo's is the max?
Imagine the sand filter and swg on the three 16"x16" blocks.

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i have that exact same pool. i will try to get some pics loaded on here for you to see.

Thank You

 

[kellyfair]

I was just getting ready to ask if the blocks were for the equipment! I have my equipment set up on two blocks, very similar to what you show.

I was advised to install skimmer wherever it appeared that the circulation would be optimum. If there are prevailing wind patterns, use the wind to encourage stuff to be moved toward skimmer.

I have two intakes, one the normal intake and the other is the skimmer. I keep the valve for the normal intake about a quarter of the way open so that if something happens to block skimmer, my pump won’t run dry.

Photo space is limited. You get more if you become a supporter!