How to PVC Plumb your intex pool and stay Flexible.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Contest is over we have a winner @ReaperWhiskey

[@bryansailors5198]

Can I just buy a skimmer and block off the 2 factory inlets?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Absolutely

[@meloniecarpenter8156]

We are upgrading our pool this weekend from a 20 ft to a 24 ft. intex. so excited to use your idea with the plumbing on the skimmer and the pool filter. Thank you so much!!!!! Wish us luck!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Best of luck, if you ever have a question just let me know 👍🏼

[@ericg4368]

I will be headed to academy today and purchase exact pool for $599.99. Then head to Home Depot/Lowes for plumbing. Awesome video..thanks for sharing your ideas..

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Wow they are on sale really early this year that’s awesome.

[@spydr9931]

I just bought my 18 foot pool and my girls love it. I have watched so many of your videos and have been a great help. I have used so many of your ideas and have a water fountain arriving soon. Keep up the great work.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Makes me so happy to read comments like this. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@leon886]

All I gotta say is thank you for actually linking ALL YOUR PRODUCTS!!!! I appreciate that!!👍🏾

[@twinax4432]

Finally getting around to install the same pool I bought 3 years ago during covid. Great refresher and doing the skimmer and plumbing upgrades from the get go. Thanks for the videos.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You will love it

[@JoeInfoBiz]

😊Installing my 2nd 9x18, will add Hayward skimmer, SWG, fountain, solar mats and now, thanks to your parts list, the upgraded hard plumbing to tie it all together. Thanks Pal!

[@brickeyj123]

Man thank God for you I have never owned a pool before. Got a little kiddie pool my grandkids loved it. So I decided to get a full big pool I bought a Intex 12 x 24 pool and I knew I had to upgrade some things like pump and hoses and hose connections. Thanks for the video you make it look like it's not that hard of a job

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much I’m happy the videos has helped

[@shaneosborne8423]

I have a Coleman 24x52” that we purchased last summer and we love it. Just started following you about a month ago and so far I’ve already added the hard plumbing onto our pool and upgraded to the vevor sand filter pump off of the video you posted. And I just told the wife we are going to be getting the new fountain you posted on your newest video. It would be a complete blessing if we were to win the vacuum. Thank you for all the informative videos you put out. Thank you and god bless.👍👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much for your comment. I feel so blessed to be able to help people like yourself make improvements to these pools. We love ours and I love making these videos.

[@redbeardedbowl2731]

I also recommend bringing your pump up to the same level as your inlets. The pump won't have to work as hard and will make it a more efficient flow. Great video!

[@Prop_2112]

I just finished my Intex pool exactly how you have it set up minus the skimmer. Mine is a little different. I cannot thank you enough. It was really Easy . Going for the Led lit pool fountain next. Thank you again. Just subbed !!!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That is awesome makes me happy to see people like you use these ideas 👍🏼

[@Prop_2112]

@@LifeLessOrdinary Hey I scored a few points with my Wife lol. Its Awesome. Hey I keep telling people I know to Use videos like these. Its like Going to school and learning new things. Use it people !!!!!!!! 🥂 Cheers...

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

We can always use those bonus points from the wife lol

[@Prop_2112]

@@LifeLessOrdinary looool

[@kahloy1]

Thank you for making this video and all others you've made; you're my kind of DIYer. I found your channel yesterday and been binging on it since then. I love this setup and honestly i watched this one in particular to see if you would address the height difference on the skimmer transition. I'm very glad you did as it keeps bothering me to picture water going up the skimmer and back into the pool. Again, thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge and showing us all your ingenuity.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate your comment very much. I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos.

[@jessemori]

We bought this exact pool and supplies based on your video. Thank you so much! And that vacuum would be such an awesome addition if won! My wife is pregnant a with our second child and we’re looking for her to get some water aerobics in when it gets hot and she gets bigger as she’s due in October so thank you for ur video. So helpful and intuitive. You really are engineering savvy lol so it helps those of us that are not

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You are very kind thank you. And congratulations on the new baby coming

[@jessemori]

@@LifeLessOrdinary well hey thank you very much for taking the time to make these series of videos. I’m gonna have to go rewatch them to make sure I don’t miss any steps but boy those videos were just what I needed to hit the button. I have been debating over which brand of pool, size etc.. and I think you’ve put together the most cost effective, durable, and effective pool/components possible in a really well constructed video. Keep up the good work! I look forward to adding the fountain , lights and deck along the way

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You just made my day I appreciate that so much, I’m happy they are helping you

[@DebbieEdwards-rl2px]

Thanks for the help! I am in the middle of deciding how to plumb my pool with both hoses and PVC pipe. I bought an automatic chlorinator so I'll be installing that as well. The installation of the Hayward skimmer was easy and it works fabulous! Your video instructions are great! Wish me luck! Yikes!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much for that comment. I really appreciate that. I’m glad you’re enjoying your pool.

[@annp960]

I was browsing videos on opening a pool from winter and came across your videos. I've watched about six now and have three projects stacked up for my pool this summer. Thank you for the videos!👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much, I’m glad you’re enjoying them

[@toomuchscents8558]

👍 We really appreciate your videos because it actually helped me set up our first pool. In a few days our sand filter comes in because after dealing with the Intex filters for so long we are over it!! Thank you again.

[@RS-gq8wh]

👍🏻 I have the same 18’ Intex pool and your videos have helped a lot in setting it up. I didn’t even need to read any instructions! Love all the ideas on how you customize and decorate everything!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much, I got some cool stuff coming soon 👍🏼

[@PriscillaSmith-xb8sg]

Video was great! Thanks it will definitely help since we have the same pool and we are setting ours up for the 1st time this week! Pray the TX heat don’t kill us this week.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

It hasn’t been that bad but the heat is coming lol. Good luck 👍🏼

[@GamerDad1987]

We just setup an intex 24'x12'x52" pool. This setup looks nice and clean. We had a smaller sunmer waves pool the past 3 years and always struggled with a good method to plumb it to an external sand filter. You setup here looks really good 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you it’s super easy if you try and do the same

[@lilianaaradillas281]

So happy we found your videos. We now know how to start this project right! We’ll also be looking at your video of the skimmer install, this way we can have our pool maintenance perfect. Thank you for the great instructions. 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you for that comment

[@moisesalcantara4231]

My pool is coming in soon. Kids are going to love it this summer. Thank you

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Hope you enjoy it

[@SusanLowenthal-cr5ei]

Great videos. You are really taking some of the learning curve away from being a new Intex pool owner.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I really appreciate that comment

[@benbarrs5500]

👍....... i am actually about to buy a intex pool and watching all the designs to set up around the pool, decks, cleaning ideas, pluming, and ways to make maintaining and hacks to make more efficient. Great video and great idea.

[@WesleyAlexander-wu5py]

Man, again, I have been in the process of upgrading my pool from your videos last year. LOL I like this PVC set up better but I think it's too late, I am actually cutting my pool today and putting in the 1.5" connections. Great video again! I'm going to stop and see what other potential upgrades you suggest. LOL

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I love this latest setup it’s working really good

[@crystaldobbs8862]

Im filling my 24’x52” as we speak and I absolutely loooove your set up!!! Iv already ordered all the stuff. Good job. Looks good!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@igorsantiago2163]

Thanks to your videos, it gave me confidence to try similar ideas and order that pool and improve it along the way.

[@michaelguy1259]

Thanks for the video, I'm filling my pool and think I have a small leak somewhere. LOL! I'll have to figure that out now, but at least the thing is up finally. It,s been 100 degrees and humid this whole time and there was a lot of dirt removal involved. Thanks again.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Hope you find that leak 👍🏼

[@paultonn9386]

👍 setting up our first nice intex pool this month. So watching all sorts of videos from getting the ground ready to tips/tricks/hacks. Just found your channel this morning, and will definitely be back to check out much more! Thanks for all your videos!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome thank you for the nice comment

[@muddinrandy]

Once I get a pool I really plan to do this. I don't like all the flexi hoses. Thanks for this information

[@jasonnelson7854]

Installing that Hayward skimmer and appreciate the video on the pvp piping. I want the options and disconnects also. This is very helpful.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m loving my setup I’m sure you will also 👍🏼

[@paulkunzerjr385]

👍you’ve helped me up here in Chicago greatly! Not just the pool stuff but all you’ve reviewed as well. Pool stuff is mainly how I found you and enjoyed you. Thx brotha for all you do!

[@jaredduame]

This is great! I got a new pool this year and want to do the same thanks for sharing your process. Happy pool season!

[@mrsalexpowell]

You've helped me learn how to maintain the intex pool our landlord left at our house. I had no clue what to do when it turned green! 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That is awesome, I have lots of videos just ask if you ever have a problem 👍🏼

[@ricklange8444]

Extremely helpful! Going to make the backyard a paradise for the kids! Thank you from Arkansas!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome, that’s what I try to do here 👍🏼

[@alwaysglowing1080]

This is what I’m looking to do thanks for the links and ideas , I’m pretty handy so this is perfect !!! Enjoy that step up

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You will love it

[@alwaysglowing1080]

@@LifeLessOrdinary what is the link for the replacement water return jet ?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

My return came with the new pool it’s not an upgrade. But if you need one here is the link. amzn.to/3RFhJgU

[@alwaysglowing1080]

@@LifeLessOrdinary what is the link for the washers I can’t seem to find it in any video

[@lahoucachi1352]

Thank you for clear explanations. I purchased all items through your channel.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome I’m glad the video helped

[@PawPawGreg]

That's a really nice, quick, clean upgrade. I wasn't a fan of the idea of flex hose, but the way you incorporate it makes a lot of sense. Oh, and THANK YOU for the parts list. I don't know much about pipe fittings and could not for the life of me find the plunger valves because I didn't know the name.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m glad the video is giving you idea, I’m loving the new plumbing setup

[@gilbertgarcia4288]

This is the setup I've been looking for! Thank you. Great job.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate that very much

[@stonemountaincabinetryandm4662]

1st comment I have ever made, but you have exceeded my expectations with this great video and for the awesome parts list. Only downside are those lights... I am going to be in trouble for getting 6 (hoping she will overlook them and be impressed that I got all the parts correct on the 1st try and that I am also adding your skimmer.. flexing some skills... LOL) THANK YOU!!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Best comment I ever had in a long time 👍🏼 thank you so much

[@rogerstahlerjr9986]

Just got our first pool definitely doing this upgrade right away thank you so much for the great idea 👍🏼

[@samanthagreen5842]

Love the video. Love that you listed all the parts. I’m going to replicate this setup with my Coleman 18ft pool. 🎉

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome

[@huntershortrepairs]

Great video! My filter parts made it in last week, my pool is now crystal clear with just a couple leaves lingering on the bottom, more flow is definitely the next step for sure and I’m definitely considering going with this setup, it’s simple, and it looks so much better than the factory stuff laying in the dirt lol.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yes I love the way it looks now so much cleaner 👍🏼

[@huntershortrepairs]

@@LifeLessOrdinary that’s awesome! Mine is too now that the filter is filtering lol

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Lol

[@gordoncade2233]

I’m getting ready to put a Hayward on my pool. I like how clean your pvc install look on your setup. I might have to copycat your idea. 👍🏻. Thanks for the great idea and info

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You will absolutely love it if you do it 👍🏼 I’m extremely happy with the setup

[@makyni03]

I love the new setup. My question is why did you change from the old pvc setup you had on your old pool. I have that setup that I did on our pool. So I’m just curious why did you change it up 😊. Thank you also s for all your great videos.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

@makyni03 the old setup was great but I really wanted to try and open up the inlets to allow more water to enter the pump if I close the skimmer. And I wanted to add the flex hose because my kids can really get this pool moving lol.

[@KidExteriors]

👍🏻I just set up a new Coleman pool. I am watching all of your videos and doing some of the stuff that you have done. Great content!!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much

[@jbmedgirl7513]

This is great! I want to add pvc to our intex pool! You made it so simple I can now do without my husbands help! 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome, you can definitely do it 👍🏼

[@rshields0]

👍Thank you for the video. You are giving me ideas on how to make my pool better this year! A new vacuum would help it stay clean...

[@sherryechols2867]

👍🏾 I greatly appreciate the materials list and your videos.

[@CaptainRon_o]

👍 Just found your channel today. We are setting up our very first pool this year. I have been scanning the videos looking for tips and tricks. I am a fan of the idea of using pvc. We will probably do the Hayward Skimmer as well. Thank you for the informative video.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You will be very happy after adding it 👍🏼

[@kristibranham7177]

So happy I found your video everything looks so clean and organized with using the flex tubing Ordering the flex tubing as soon as I post this comment 👍🏼

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You will love it

[@CrystalBeacham]

Thanks for the help. Trying to get my pool working better!

[@carolineorr4354]

Love all your tips! Making buying a pool and setting it up a lot less daunting! 👍🏻

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you very much

[@cougarbayer5594]

Love all your content. Great pool info and love your pool vacuum reviews too

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much

[@GreatPlainsKayakAngler]

Well done, this is exactly what I’ve been contemplating this exact setup, thanks much!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m loving it, I bet you would be very happy with it also 👍🏼

[@Juice3_3_3]

Thank you for sharing all the links for products. It made it super easy to order supplies! 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s great, I’m loving the upgrade 👍🏼

[@rlynn65]

Setting up my first pool this year and really appreciate your vidoes.👍

[@robbb8018]

I think what you added is great iam a grampa that my daughter brought a 18 foot pool to my back in install it got going but the pump that came with pool was to small bought sand pump but was trying figure out how to set it to lean pool thank for ideas going two try an do what you did hope it helps me just an old retired marine try to make better life for my grand kids an great gand kid thank once again great ideaRB from CA

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much for your service 🙏🏼

[@renemartin1762]

This is awesome I had no idea where to start until I saw your video. Thank you thank you thank you. God Bless You❤

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you for the very kind comment

[@malcolmvuksich8985]

Just setting up my pool. Love the information.

[@davidappel2628]

Thanks for the knowledge and insight. We just ordered our first pool same as yours feeling excited!!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You will love it

[@PedroRodriguez-bp8pq]

Hey man, thank you I’m really wanting to try this. I just have to convince my wife to let me do the project. Thanks once again ..😊😎😎

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m so happy I did it to mine 👍🏼

[@janicewilliams-ic1co]

I'm about to install my new skinner. I may change my plumbing like yours. I like the brick around your rocks. I may do that too. Thanks for sharing! I'll be reviewing your other video for installing the Hayward skimmer. And yes, I'm nervous about cutting my liner. Lol

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You can do it, slow and steady 👍🏼

[@SandraDyja]

Like the updates you have done to your intex pool, I am looking at doing many of the same. Keep sharing the great ideas. You may just inspire me to do the same. Thanks again, and that vacuum looks awesome hopefully I am your winner. ;)

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you for the comment 🙏🏼

[@sncb82123]

👍Of all the intex pools I've had (and that's mainly what I use) I absolutely HATE the new intakes, and I need to order some of those GOOD ones you just put in. Dangit and I just refilled the pool lol. Thank you SO much for all of your information!!! I've been using your videos to set up my summer oasis! Great video

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

They are worth the work I love them

[@domogini3149]

Great videos! Your pool looks perfect. I love the idea of removing the wrinkles.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you very much

[@chelidog24]

Just found your page and appreciate you sharing your knowledge and advice. Just setting up my 16ft 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@anthonykurnyak1561]

The whole pool set up is awesome! You did an awesome job. 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you

[@debrah3039]

I like the pvc plum. It definitely keeps the area looking clean.👍

[@impalervlad1456]

Great idea to change to PVC. Gives me ideas. I will def brace or strap the PVC to the pool support poles

[@josephvilleneuve2302]

Several beneficial videos with well documented parts/products lists. 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you

[@sethjohnson2159]

This is the way Intex should have done it. Thank you. 👍

[@byzantinex]

100% agree with this statement!

[@victoriaferreira4915]

👍👍 you make it look so easy.! I have the same pool and watch your videos for inspiration to make ours better.

[@MarcoRodriguez-hq8ux]

Hey i Learn alot with your videos, i did a similar proyect For my girls with the previous landscaping you had i watch every video you make about pools thanks for all the tips am working on my deck 😂😂 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much I really appreciate that

[@adrftgvvbh]

My boy really listed every link of everything he bought in the description. My gawd best content creator ever

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate that

[@byzantinex]

I second this ❤

[@mmafighter1181989]

#1 Intex pool channel right here👍 I will be installing this soon👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you for the kind words. I truly love making these videos.

[@mmafighter1181989]

@@LifeLessOrdinary I just got a 24x52 XTR and because we’re gonna go salt eventually I did some anti-rust prep. 2 coats paint on poles, insulation foamed inside poles, applied T-9 Boeshield to joints and caulked all joints closed.

[@imbr0ly745]

Intext should include this kit instead of their current setup. This is awesome and will be doing this in May 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I agree it would be nice if they offered a set up like this.

[@enriquebarajas7649]

I like the video a lot I'm a newbie and this helped me figure out how to set up new fittings. 👍

[@JerryandChristy]

👍🏻 - awesome content. Waiting on my 32’x16’x54” to arrive any day now. Scrambling to get the site level. Will be implementing most if not all of your mods as I go…

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome

[@andrewdale1576]

👍🏻 I’m gonna hard plumb mine this year. Thanks for the tips👍🏻

[@traviss589]

Great video! We just put up our first pool and it looks like your channel is a great resource. You just got a new subscriber 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Awesome enjoy that new pool 👍🏼

[@annmichellegalindosanchez9633]

Your videos are so great, super ideas to make It easy, cleaner and nicer

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@CurtisStrattonii]

Great video I need to pvc mine now I ll checkout your other video for more upgrades.

[@philippevincke2791]

Nice video. Gave me some inspiration to upgrade my pool.

[@stephenmiller780]

Thanks for the tutorial. I needed this.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You are very welcome

[@MartyKoleno]

Really like your innovative ideas regarding the 18' diameter Ultra XTR pool! We bought the same one a few weeks ago and then I find your videos! Will probably incorporate your great ideas! Keep up the innovation! And good form on the giveaway!👍👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

It’s a great pool, thank you for the comment 🙏🏼

[@tonyaclutter8322]

👍This is Awesome! Might not get it setup this year but will sure do it next. Glad I found this video.

[@jag1152010]

Great video! I’ve implemented alot of your ideas on my pool, keep up the awesome work!👍

[@IlanBaicher]

That was a wonderful installation. Thank you so much. I am so gonna do that. I just did the Hayward Skimmer. And I am. currently experiencing. some issues as soon as I have it resolved. I'm doing this for sure.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m loving my setup 👍🏼

[@timeckmann7451]

Great idea. I like the use of the flexible hose with the solid PVC. I’ll probably be doing the same wi the my pool. Would also love having that vac. I’ve always wanted to get a battery vac, just never had the money for one. 👍🏽

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I love the way it turned out using the flex hose

[@122Mouse122]

New subscriber.👍👍👍👍 love the PVC and I’m in the mist of doing just that and I feel so much more confident after watching your video and happy the tornado didn’t damage your pool. I’m new to subscribing so I’m on the hunt to find your other videos. And as you asked here it is👍

[@122Mouse122]

I’m looking for the parts list as you mentioned but can’t find it . Found one for the skimmer but not the PVC one

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

It’s inside the description part of the video, but I will list it here for you. Purchase List 4- Intex Grey Adapters amzn.to/3xWfBKI 2 - On/Off Plunger Valves amzn.to/3UEesAu 3 - 14” Flex Hose amzn.to/3UgoJkY 3 - 1 1/2” PVC DWV Female Asapter amzn.to/49UU2HF 1 - 1 1/2” PVC Tee amzn.to/4aUL3HF 1 - 1 1/2” PVC Elbow amzn.to/3xQ6QBI Pack Of Rubber Washers amzn.to/49RTl1H 1 1/2” PVC Pipe Approximately 8’

[@sergiomartinez9513]

👍🏻 Great video!! you have no idea how much this helped me! Thank you.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m glad 👍🏼

[@vernaeagle7308]

👍 Thanks for the video. I really want to do that with my pool. I just upgraded the pump/filter.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m so happy with it

[@julesgoulet7868]

👍great videos. i followed along with both of your pvc plumbing videos to change my 16x10 pool to pvc this year.

[@kiegannschultz]

most people watching to build pools for their kids, but i'm the kid trying to build one for my mom 😂. definitely will be using your videos to help!! 👍🏼

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome

[@mapools]

👍 Thanks for the links to the parts. The pool will flow much better

[@brandyburch9058]

I will be attempting the PVC remodel this year. Thank you for taking the time for the step-by-step instructions! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@katrinamcminds8332]

Looking forward to trying this setup out! Thanks for the links!

[@christinereyes2663]

Great video, can’t wait to upgrade mine! Seems like something I can definitely do 🙏🏼. Thanks for the great info. 👍👍

[@mjenx86]

👍🏻 Thanks for the great video, I’m planning on doing this to my pool soon. Thank you for creating the parts list too, super helpful! 👍🏻

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You are very welcome

[@garyblack2605]

👍 that was a helpful video. I am going to do this when we get our next pool.

[@CarlWilliams-fw4zc]

👍👍👍👍 thanks for sharing I have been wanting to do this same thing to my pool. I appreciate the tips 🙏