First of all let me say thanks for all the informative threads on this forum and to those who provide the replies.

I have been able to search and get quite a few of my questions answered without ever asking them...

I have a 15' round Intex pool. It has the metal frame but not the "ultra" sides.... I have the 16" sand filter and I am currently using the Intex adapters to adapt the larger hoses with this pump to the small connections on the pool. However, my plunger on the intake side must have an air leak in it, as I am getting air into the pump and have all the connections as tight as can be without stripping.

So I am going to hard plumb everything with 1 1/2 Sch 40 PVC.


Thanks for those who came up with the idea of use the 1 1/2 electrical conduit connector (gray) to adapt between the Intex connections and 1 1/2 PVC.

I was planning on cutting the liner at the current inlet/return connections to fit the larger Intex connections. Is there any advantage to using a standard pool connection vs the Intex? Has anyone done this with success?? Do they even make standard connectors that would serve this purpose?

I desperately need to come up with a usable vacuum solution.. Is it worth cutting the liner and plumbing a separate vacuum port?

I really like the idea of a thru wall skimmer, however I am not sure if the liner can support the extra weight and stress. Any one done this with this type of pool?

Thanks all!

Ryan