Started setting up my pool for the season and realized I lost the drain cap for the intex sand filter. Looking at ten days before I can get a new one from Intex but would love to have it filled this weekend for the holiday weekend. Anyone have ideas of temporary capping the drain?
Missing sand filter cap
- Thread starter drnava99
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A boat plug might work if you can find one small enough. They are also called marine plugs. My local Ace Hardware carries them.
Thanks for the ideas. Pictured is the route I went and it worked out great. 3/4 rubber hose with a stainless bolt and hose clamps
I purchased a sand filter, that appeared nearly new, at an auction, only to realize this cap was missing, and the threads were damaged. Do you think this is a long-term solution? I was ready to put the unit on Craiglist for parts, but I would rather use the sand filter.
I wouldn't see any problem using this permanently as long as it's a stainless steel bolt. I've had it on for almost one week with out any issues. Original cap arrives on Friday
Anyone stumbling on this thread with the same issue - SHOCKER - it's just a normal garden hose cap.
I ordered this and it works fine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CSYKTM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered this and it works fine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CSYKTM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1