DIY Intex Pool Fountain Using PVC

[@huttomomof3]

Thank you for such a clean, precise video. This was excellent.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I really appreciate your comment very much. I’m definitely not the best at it, but I try to make a video where people can understand.

[@pyroman49wedd86]

Yes I made one about 10 years ago. I have mine higher and extending out into pool. So you can actually go underneath it. Put a cut off valve on top so you can shut off while in pool. Another thing about this . It will cool down your pool at night several degrees more . Than not doing it . Pressure is regulated on how much you close return valve off

[@cylong72]

This is exactly the type of deck we want for our above ground pool. Not looking forward to purchasing the lumber though, to be honest. 😂🤙🏾

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I have a deck video detailing the parts needed

[@gilflores789]

Now THIS! Is what I’ve been looking for!! You’ve just helped me figure out a way to cool the pool down here in SA, TX!! I’ve got extra parts from previous pools that I’ve owned too!! Hell yes!! Thank you!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s exactly why I did it. One because the kids love it and second because it cools the pool off in this hot Texas weather. I appreciate your comment 👍🏼

[@julie492]

Ordered an 18ft Bestway pool from Academy yesterday and picking it up tonight. Waiting for the new pump and sand filter and supplies to arrive. Told my 17yr old son I want him to make this for it and he's all for it! So easy! Thanks!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Check out my videos on how I pvc’d all of it, you will love it 👍🏼

[@bayshawnmalik]

This was amazing. I operate an AirBnB business in Medellin, Colombia and I will be adding this to our pools this week.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That is awesome, I’m happy you enjoyed the video

[@michaelscott9115]

Awesome!!! I got home from Lowes with the pvc, cut and drilled and glued and Amazon showed up with the fittings. Maybe an hour, two at the most. However, when I glued the pieces with the holes, I thought I aimed them high enough but the water came out at a lower trajectory than I wanted. My wife loved it, but I wasn't satisfied. Back to Lowes, only a few more parts, drilled a few more holes, drilled them at various angles (but still along a straight line) and aimed them more upward. Funny part, I didn't put any glue on the new pieces and they are staying together just fine. LOL!! My wife scolded me for spending for money but she loves the modified version even more.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome 👏🏼 the more she enjoys the fountain the less she will be upset lol

[@Mia-kn2qg]

I love this idea so much more than the pool hacker fountain I just got. It’s less likely to get hit by busy kids in the pool! Any ideas on how to add lights to it?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I haven’t thought that far into it yet, but that’s a fun idea

[@skudoodle25]

I wish I had seen your fountain before buying one. There's always room for upgrade

[@pwalters83]

I watched your video, purchased all the parts, put it together and it works great!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I love reading comments like this, that’s great 👍

[@lucho3410]

My god this is so stupid perfect!! Thanx. I now know what my next weekend project is gonna be.

[@javierquintanilla7088]

Did this today and it’s flawless. Thanks for the video!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That is awesome 👏🏼 I’m loving mine

[@rescuerhonda0164]

You are amazing! I bought a Bestway pool at Costco last year, and I believe the parts are compatible with your Intex. Your videos are great, thank you!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much for that comment, you are correct the parts are compatible.

[@travishicks5521]

My kids would love this I might add it in. I’ve recently done the pvc conversion and skimmer and loving both. I find I’m constantly adjusting the flow on skimmer bc it will suck to much or not enough. I never thought to turn off pvc and just use skimmer, that will probably solve my problem I’ll try it. Thank you for mentioning that.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yeah that way works great for me but when I vacuum I close off the skimmer and use the inlets side. Cover one port and get awesome suction.

[@ChrisBarron71]

just bought a house with an above ground pool. Found your site and love the simple, to the point content. Thanks

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I really appreciate that 🙏🏼

[@skudoodle25]

I am going to be watching all of your videos for some more Cool ideas. Thanks so much for sharing and helping the rest of us.

[@Tootsierohl]

Great video. I want to make something like this for our in ground pool.

[@drkylewilgus]

So awesome! Looking to add this to our pool! Thanks so much!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you for watching 👍🏼

[@Delid]

Awesome Job!! The only thing that would have made it perfect was like you said, the way you drilled the holes does not give you that even spray pattern.

[@michaelbouchot4403]

Super clean and professional look man really nice.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate that very much 👍🏼

[@TRS003]

Really was informed with your video. Me and my husband are gonna give it a shot this weekend

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You will love it, let me know how it turns out.

[@rockymckenzie9556]

Nice work. I may have to try this on my stock tank pool.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I love mine

[@watchandjewelryloft4713]

Beautiful. Exactly what i was looking to make. Down here in South Alabama our 18' Coleman has heated up quite a bit. I wonder what slots instead of holes would do? Maybe shoot out more of a flat, fanned out stream of water. Seems like that might escape more heat. I could be wrong though. I may experiment if the scrap PVC my dad has laying around is the same size.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yeah just experiment a little and try both ways. Let me know how it works out 👍🏼

[@melissahunter2134]

Incredible i love this!!!!! I’m going to do this! Thank you

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Let me know how it turns out

[@MrBouleyman]

Mine drips a lot...like the holes aren't smooth enough in the pipe...ive ran the bit through the holes a few times to make sure, and sanded over the holes to make it as smooth as possible... it's helped a little

[@mordiendoel1625]

I love it.. just what i want to build on my pool👍💪👌🙃

[@Big_Johns_Life]

That's cool

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

It came out awesome

[@pennykaster656]

That is cool! Love your set up!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you

[@ThatBackYardLifeHWGAC]

👌🏽Beautiful pool🤩 the plumbing is SIMPLY AMAZING 👏🏽you did great it looks soo neat. How relaxing turned out perfect 👍🏽 thanks for sharing the step by step I want to run another fountain on the other side of my pool now looking at this & your original set up I think I know how I can do it.

[@Mishan1027]

Nice and clean looking

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you

[@liranMashina]

Amazing. Is it safe to run the pump while swimming? Tnx

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Absolutely 👍🏼

[@josepaz8227]

Great idea

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you it worked awesome

[@fljeeper71]

this is awesome

[@davidmaxwell5527]

I gota try this...looks easy enough to do

[@Pmomma100]

Genius!!!!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

It worked awesome

[@dpofahl]

Do you leave your pool up year round? I want to add a Hayward skimmer but we’re moving soon and I’m worried the skimmer will damage the pool while stored. I thought about taking the skimmer off but I’m not sure we could get it put back on in the right spot and that the cut out part might rip while stored.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I sure do, I lower water just under skimmer and use a heavy duty tarp

[@rubyhagemeister9371]

Hi. How far do you think I can run a pvc pipe from my pump on an above ground pool? I have a deck built around it but I wanted to have 3 streams shooting out from the deck. I would probably have to run 5 or 6 ft of pvc. Can the pump handle running the filter and the streams? Thanks for your help

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

As long as you have a strong pump I’m sure it would be fine to run long pvc pieces 👍🏼

[@jimmywallace2687]

Great job!!! I'm going to mount mine under edge of deck so it's hidden. I wonder if you cut a slot instead of drilling holes if it would look more like a waterfall?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You should try both since you’re using PVC you can test it before you glue it

[@kariweston8399]

Love the video! Easy description. Q- what’s the name of the device that you rotated to increase the pressure for the fountain?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you let me find a link to that part 👍🏼

[@jairusbarringer7525]

Really cool man

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you very much 👍

[@karendawson3866]

This is awesome. My son and I had to make some small adjustments but it is wonderful. Did you have problems with it leaking bad from the holes you drilled? Not Sure how to send you a photo of what we did but we are so please with it now. Thank you for your great ideas.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m glad the video helped, yeah you can send a email [e-mail]

[@johnathanwest5171]

Can you run the waterfall and outlet jet at the same time with that setup.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yes I just control how much flow from the valve 👍🏼

[@StARfiSh-fh2kv]

2:01 where can I get those shorter hoses? Do you happen to have a link? Appreciate it!👍🏼

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Here you go 👍🏼 amzn.to/3s2PkY1

[@3412yesnomayor]

Great video. Do you have the plans for the deck? That’s exactly what I’m looking for. Thanks

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

No I’m sorry Ashley I never made actual plans for it. I just tried to talk about the dimensions in detail on the video.

[@3412yesnomayor]

@@LifeLessOrdinary thank you for the reply. Can you share the dimensions please?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Here you go this will help 👍🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4XFamp3Z9F5jJo

[@wesleyalexander9615]

Hey buddy, great videos! I just bought my Intex pool and it should be here next week! I am going to be copying almost all of your suggestions. On this specific video however, I cannot find the right hose pieces, the 2 shorter hoses you mentioned that are like the sand filter ones. All the ones I see on Amazon look really thin and cheap. What brand are the ones you have?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I used this type of hose but gosh they have definitely raised the price a bit amzn.to/440XrT3

[@wesleyalexander9615]

@@LifeLessOrdinary Everything costs more now days, really stinks LOL Thanks again buddy, and again really appreciate your videos. Nice to see another Texan dad out there! Keep it up!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate your kind words, many blessings to you and your family

[@short999]

Well Mr knower of all things intex got any recommendations on a pool broom cuz mine sucks

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

😂😂 well this is what use and it’s been fine. amzn.to/3WnPWVi

[@short999]

I messed up when I said broom I met your pole sweeper.... I've had a couple different ones and they suck. The one we have now you hook up to your Inlet not your intake

[@short999]

Disregard bro I just looked I had no idea you listed in every video that you post thanks man

[@DistractedTrader]

Paint in Grey and lower it so that it is flush with the pool frame :)

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s a cool idea, but I like having it up a little bit. It helps with the ark of the water

[@mynameis.....9179]

Question is How does this lower the heat. Makes water cooler.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Keeps the water moving, and thins it out as it shoots it in the air

[@captainjaxx3728]

Very good!!!!!…..need a fountain, weather in Texas has been miserable HOT…. Question… what is the number of the intex hose adapters,,,, thanks 🙏

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch Conversion Kit (For Intex & Bestway Pools) a.co/d/36t97M2

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Same here this Texas heat has been bad, I’m loving the fountain

[@jackiehoward3627]

Where did you get the cut off valve to the far left that goes into the pool Original port.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Is this what your looking for? amzn.to/3oEnjVb

[@elbayanela]

Where did you get the blue hose for your waste valve? I haven't been able to find one that fits my intex sand filter.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I have it in this video here, there should be a link to it in the description of the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXzIcoiHr8qfl9E

[@randyc2525]

Does this help cool down the water also?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

It’s only been a few weeks but yes I would say it’s has helped with this summer heat.

[@Bobby-ym5qd]

Curious. All I’m seeing on Amazon is 1.5 inch size replacement hoses? Is this correct. I’ve got the same pool as you 20’ version and i have the adapters in my cart but want to make sure about the hoses before buying. Thanks

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yes that is the correct size 1 1/2” 👍🏼

[@Checkthefineprint]

The return side: what is the small item at the top of the hose called? And what is the importance, trying to help a buddy get his inherited intex pool up and running

[@douglasm.sodaro7579]

its for air I believe, so air pockets can be released

[@canucha1985]

That's awesome!! Thanks for a great idea! Would you happen to have the link for the small hoses and those gray 40mm adapters you used?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Here’s the adapter link www.amazon.com/GAME-4560-Conversion-Intex-Bestway/dp/B004TYBCEG/ref=mp_s_a_1_24?crid=19LKX9J96Y1IT&keywords=intex+hose+adapter&pscroll=1&qid=1655268350&sprefix=intex+jose+%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-24&wIndexMainSlot=33#

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Here’s some hose, but wow the price is more then double what I remember. amzn.to/3OhdPqe

[@canucha1985]

@@LifeLessOrdinary thank you for the link. I added it to my cart for next paycheck. I appreciate it.

[@canucha1985]

@@LifeLessOrdinary yeah, unfortunately everything has gone up in price. maybe it'll go back down in the upcoming weeks, if not then I'll get them anyways. Thanks for the link and help!!😃

[@juan_killlz3735]

Where did you get your deck boss? Or did you build it?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I built it myself, I plan on making a video on it very soon 👍🏼

[@robinfp1]

I don't see the full list...is it here and I can't find it

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Go the description part under the video and click “more” then scroll down

[@robinfp1]

@@LifeLessOrdinary thanks! Found it!

[@Its_Melissa_Yall]

Can you post the link to the hoses.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

This is the only one I found without looking much amzn.to/3yJ4BNg A few months ago there’s was a ton of links

[@Checkthefineprint]

Just subbed also

[@DSPAINTWORKZ]

How long are the two hoses? 16"

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yes the ones I used were 👍🏼

[@DSPAINTWORKZ]

@@LifeLessOrdinary thanks for replying 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You’re very welcome