Re: Converting 15' Round Intex to Hard Plumbing
Ryan, I modified my "little" Intex pool with the big intake and returns since they came with the big Intex pump/filter. At this point in time, unless you are willing to live with the leak you will have to drain at least some water out of your pool.
You will have to cut around 1/4 of an inch of material off to allow the installation of the bigger return in the hole. You will be OK by just following the installation diagram of the parts installation guide. THEN you can hook up your big hoses with the valves and all will be well. I have hard plumbed after my first 6 foot of hose from the pool (the pool bends and flexes so you have to allow for movement....period).
However, all conections to Intex equipment are connected with intex hoses first (for the length of the hose) then to the hard plumbing. You will find that if you use a 1 1/2 rubber PVC pipe connector cut into 1/8 inch washers (similar to your garden hose washers), you will have no leaks when connecting 1 1/2 inch Intex hoses to a 1 1/2 inch PVC threaded connector. You WILL have to make or buy a washer. Cutting is very easy if you put a 1 1/2 inch PVC pipe into the connector, then using your cutoff saw you will be able to make repeatable cuts and similar washers.
Bob E.
Intex 10' x 30" metal frame pool, Intex 2500 gph filter/pump, Intex Saltwater generator, SwimMax 11KW heater, 2 x Small Game Solar Domes.
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