How to PVC plumb your INTEX pool

[@leviemo5195]

This channel literally saved my pool lol i was ready to shoot holes through it 🤣🤣🤣 now its crystal clear

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

This comment just made my day, that’s exactly why I make these videos. Thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@kevincody01]

I swear people think maintaining a pool is just run of the mill, no problem, lol. But the guys like you all sit back with major pride when you can watch that filter pumping a solid pressure out with the correct levels looking crystal blue and enjoy the results of our labor. I have been thru he'll and back with my pool. Filter cracksd, holes in new liner, probably my fault because I had no experience. The worst is that I have a neighbor who thinks he is the pool God yet no help. He's kind of a dick I realized over time.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Lol

[@brigittem7316]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ffiddy]

Over the past few weeks, I've been telling my wife that I want to come up with a better method for our above ground (AG) pool. And in my head, I could see it and a quick search and HERE'S YOUR VID!!!!!! THANK you for posting this! I'm going to get to work on it this weekend. We're also going to use your 'pool sweep' setup to vacuum!! Thanks man!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome. When you get it done let me know how you like it. 👍🏼

[@stephenmiller780]

Thank you for showing us how to. I’ve had my pool 3 years and finally changing to a sand filter.

[@boosted95]

I took the eye out of my return and fit a 90* elbow into the hole. It makes the water circulate around the pool and not out mostly to the middle. Skimmer will work better and any debris at the bottom of pool will collect in the center making it super fast and easy to get out. No need for a vacuum.

[@stephanie12416]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@matthewswan4350]

Great idea

[@heatheracevedo8667]

Our pool hose just started leaking so we are definitely going to change them out using this method. Thanks!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Mine is holding up strong, even through winter 👍

[@skydemon02]

I viewed and applied this setup to mine with some slight modifications. I used 1 inch pvc in the 2 ports from the pool. To make the (2) 1 inch pieces fit into the ports, I wrapped the ends of a pair of pliers with electrical tape and used the pliers to stretch out the ports to fit the 1 inch pvc. They obviously fit very snug after doing this and only needed 1 hose clamp on each. I also used my pvc cutter to cut the debris guards on the inside of the pool to about 1 inch in length to fit them in the ports to be able to use them.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Great info that’s awesome, thanks for adding very good information

[@drevil3456]

What an awesome idea.....I have had my pool I think thi is summer #4 and last yr those flimsy hoses were starting to act up.....I am going to look into this.....Thankyou!!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I just put up a new pool 2 weeks ago, in a few weeks I’ll be making a new video with updated plumbing ideas. So before you make any changes look for that new video. Just waiting for the pool water to warm up a little 👍🏼

[@elbayanela]

YOOOOOO that is AMAZING! Thank you for sharing. I had a pain last summer with my pool and will for sure be setting this up this year! Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

You are very welcome. You should check out my Hayward skimmer video in that one. You can see how I tie it all together. It’s working awesome. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaWbeYSuj5KMpqs

[@elbayanela]

@@LifeLessOrdinary I did for sure! When I get mine setup will video and for sure tag you. Awesome videos, thank you!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you for watching. Can’t wait for you to yours.

[@JaysonLamoree]

Great video and upgrade on filter intake gave mine metallic blue paint looks real good

[@travishicks5521]

This is amazing! It’s nice to have all those hoses up from being half on the ground and looking neat.

[@brettclifton6704]

I never thought of this but we are in the same boat with the hoses. Woulda been icing on the cake if you listed the PVC measurements in a quick grab list. It would have made it even easier for me to do. But even without that this is a great video! Thank you for sharing.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate the comment, yes after the fact I wish I had added that info. But just estimate and ballpark the length it won’t cost much at all. Good luck if you make one 👍

[@danielguerra4447]

Not that easy to make a list. Every pool is different, every pump is different. You can only get an idea from these videos, at the end you have to find what parts work for you. I can say that I found every adapter I needed at my local Home Depot. Besides the adapters that came with my skimmer and Hayward pump and sand filter.

[@bureaufamily5482]

Not necessarily true. It would work for those with exact same pool and pump such as us.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

What info do you need to know?

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Forgive me if it's already been said, but you will get better filtration if you move the skimmer over to the inlet further from the outlet and push it as far away from the outlet as possible. Then point the outlet away from the inlets. This causes a swirl effect in the pool and really makes a difference.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yeah I’ve had it in both inlets before you are correct it works best in The second one. And it’s hard to tell but I do have the return pointing away from the inlets. But the part intex gives you pushes the water more center then anything.

[@tommyroberson8470]

Finally someone who could be my neighbor, Great Job.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Lol I appreciate that

[@jahnkaplank8626]

"Hey neighbor, won't you come hook my stuff up please?"

[@jcalvinsharp]

Thank you so much for this video! My wife and I executed this exact setup! The improved flow is amazing... Thanks again!

[@jcalvinsharp]

And just fyi, for those who don't have a piece of rubber laying around for the gasket, we bought a tub overflow washer, that when trimmed down, worked great with no leaks.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I love to read comments like this. 🙏🏼 this is exactly why I make these videos in hopes of helping someone

[@thedetailingbair914]

Very nicely done. Thank you very much. I don’t know why they didn’t design something a little bit better than hoses that just hang there nicely done 💪🏼

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so much for that comment, I’m so happy I did this conversion it’s been great going on 4 years now

[@thedetailingbair914]

@@LifeLessOrdinary I am also happy that you shared😁 your idea. One thing I have done with the skimmer is to add filter, floss or pillow, stuffing to catch even more of the microscopic bacteria.

[@pattihaines1009]

Awesome, will be doing this for our pool over the winter.

[@smanmarvel5369]

Thanks for making these videos There’s a few that have helped out

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That makes me very happy, I appreciate your comments and thank you for watching the videos 🙏🏼

[@ericarline8234]

Here is what I used if you guys need sizes…. Two 3/4 PVC Pipes Two 3/4 to 1 1/2 adapters Three 1 1/2 PVC Pipes Three 1 1/2 inch Elbows One 1 1/2 Tee PVC Pipe One 1 1/2 Ball Valve One 1 1/2 to 2 Inch Threaded adapter

[@bureaufamily5482]

Is it the same pool as the one who posted the video?

[@brownre2]

I have thought about doing this too and never got around to it. I have been using a plant hook stand. Great job! Intex pool company should at least include a stand for the dangling hose’s.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I also made a new video of my new pool this year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apjQlaePnrikb8ksi=2qLZFGKaKVbnSvls

[@thegreenman2030]

Awesome job! I night a new house with a 20” version of this pool with the same filter set up. The hoses hanging are Jenky as hell and the weak point of the set up. 👍

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’ve had it for 4 years now and it’s holding up great. You will be happy if you do it.

[@msavp7492]

I don’t have an above ground pool, but I watched to support your channel. I did learn more about PVC pipe than I knew before today though, thanks! 😂

[@noahfarmer9542]

It has worked great for 2 seasons now

[@rotterdamovie86]

You could also cut the hole of the pool out so you can fit those 2 inch inlets that come with the bigger Intex pools. I know there's a video of someone on yt that modified his pool from 1.25 inch to 1.5 connections.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Correct that might be something I do soon

[@robertlockwood-ts4zz]

Really nice job on the presentation. I may do mine exactly like you did. I’m just concerned about pool wall movement.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Mine is on year 4 with zero issues 👍🏼 and that’s with 4 kids constantly jumping lol

[@johnrodriquez7517]

Cool thanks, been trying to hard pipe our pool. Dimensions helped tremendously

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m glad it helped 👍

[@andykopp3129]

I made this, and works good...my question is ...how do u vacuum the pool with this set up

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I have two different videos on how I can vacuum. I’ll send you the links. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXzIcoiHr8qfl9E kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6jTk2h9qL2LecU

[@jackwimberly2986]

Looked all over for something like this and really appreciate this video!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you very much I’m glad it helped

[@himeedajew]

Definitely a good idea and thought about doing this however I would not suggest it considering when the pool is occupied the pool flexes causing the rigid PVC to move which it is not meant to do and will cause leaks especially if kids are in the pool. If anything swap out the hard plumbing to durable flex PVC

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m starting my 3rd year with it and I have 4 young kids, I’ve never had any issues at all. It was a concern at first but not anymore

[@nomadryder4377]

That pipe was made Oct 11th, 2019 at 11:49am in Council Bluff Iowa just an fyi 😂. I work for Cresline in Henderson Ky and I look for the shift codes when i see our pipe in videos. Sorry its a habit lol. Good video.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Lol that’s pretty cool. Well it was well made because it’s still going strong 💪

[@nomadryder4377]

@Life Less Ordinary Good deal, we just got a hard sode pool installed Saturday morning. Im going to pvc myself. Checking videos to see how people do it and any differences in any of them. Thanks for the video, i only have 1 inlet for the jet, so i wont have a double head pipe going in. But pretty much the same idea.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Well good luck it and enjoy that new pool

[@thesamson1091]

That's so cool you made it a lot stronger

[@siuolsretlaw8166]

I did something similar a few years ago only I put the PVC on the ground instead of on top of a stake or post ran it up to the ports and turned the 2 ports into jets with 45° elbows on them so that they are directional. I hooked the skimmer up to the other port that you ate using as a jet. I also hooked up a Hayward super pump and a cartridge filter for a permanent inground pool instead of the intex temporary pool equipment.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome 👍🏼

[@Nate8359]

Would be great if could have a list of what parts to buy. Looks great getting ready to up grade pool and this would be great to look better

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

There is a parts list in the description of this video

[@713blackout]

Great video! I’m just brainstorming in the comments to clean up the connection on the two ports from the pool to the pump. I’m trying to do it where I can still use my pool screen. One to keep debris from entering pump and the other to screw my skimmer onto.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thanks 🙏🏼, yeah I’ve had a few saying they did a few different things with the ports. On mine I made it work with the screen and a skimmer. I didn’t put the PVC all the way through to holes. And I cut back the depth on the screen piece and on the skimmer so it met the pvc in the middle of the black rubber pipe. Hope this helps

[@donniebrookins6215]

I upgraded to a sand filter and skimmer system last year. Cost more than the pool and now all my hoses leak. Gotta love Florida

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

My hoses went bad also, but after doing the pvc it’s been working great 👍

[@sucforlife126]

Not any more. The price of the pools skyrocketed

[@tyler560]

@@LifeLessOrdinary have you had any trouble with your sand filter ? Bought mine last year and now the pressure rises almost to red within an hour of a fresh back wash.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

No I’ve had no trouble at all. Have you taken it apart yet after first installing it? You can get debris trapped inside the top part of the big barrel

[@tyler560]

@@LifeLessOrdinary yes I even replaced all the sand thinking it may help, I'm not sure what else to do! Must be an issue with the pump.

[@BobbyWoolcock]

Thank you sir.. you have resolved my stumper. How do I connect the inlets to PVC. and I agree, those clear hoses are very flimsy.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m glad the video helped 👍

[@jrherita]

Good man - thanks for this - I need to do a similar conversion on my pool just because of hose lengths and other reasons. This looks straightforward..

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate that comment, good luck working or your setup 👍🏼

[@rhondakeller2592]

Thanks for the info. I am going to Lowe’s now for sure. 👍🏻

[@nigelw.9043]

Try and get away from the 1/2" inlet. On the inlet side you want the water to flow as freely as possible. Pumps are good at pushing water but really bad a at sucking water, so that the inlet is more important than the outlet. You can mount an external surface skimmer to these Intex pools and the connect that with 2" pipe to the pump. It's way better in getting dirt and bugs of the water surface and you don't have the thing dangling inside the pool. I know it takes some nerves to cut into the pool liner but it's well worth it. Something like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2OuhmiNd82pebM

[@zolazar]

Did this to my last two Intex pools... CHANGED MY LIFE! Cut in the skimmer box where the return was and changed both the inlets to outlets using Hayward soft side returns. This is the kit to use! amzn.to/2RGoDXu

[@ashleyg872]

So happy I found this video!!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you so Much Ashley

[@rossnelarobinson-recoba718]

I love this, well done. I am inspired.

[@collink7145]

I just built mine today. I used rubber reducer couplings at the pool to keep the stock screens, straight to 1-1/2" SCH 40.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Great information, 👍🏼

[@danielbailey7596]

Hey Collin just curious what reducer's you used. Size is the being the main question. I have done some other mods for a fountain and used the fernco couplings. Thanks in advance!

[@collink7145]

@@danielbailey7596 I got some 1-1/2" to 1-1/4" schedule 40 rubber reducers from Lowe's. The 1-1/4" side was a bit oversized for the inlets from the pool, but I cranked them right and they aren't leaking.

[@danielbailey7596]

@@collink7145 that’s exactly what I had in mind. Thanks for verifying !

[@jonsok9613]

Great work!!

[@Jack-Surreal_Panes]

You know what may work vs the 3/4 and clamps is a rubber coupler reducer. I used them when going PVC and used it to and from pump and didnt leak. I also swapped all hoses with the flex PVC plus easier to adapt to my sand filter, when the clamp ever gets here. I like that you didnt have to cut a bigger hole. Sure better water flow and easier to put in fittings to go to 1.5 but not ready to cut. 1 wrong cut on hole and there you go.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

All good ideas 👍

[@ABESuperKiteDay]

I agree, these plastic tubes crack in the sun. I would definitely upgrade. But when the pool is in use the walls wobble so the pipes would make cracking noises surly. I think replacing everything to PVC apart from one small length of tubing to the pool wall to allow flexibility. Then just replace this part if they crack again.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’ve had really good luck with my set up, haven’t had any flexibility issues yet knock on wood.

[@ericbullard459]

This was easy and worked well for my Coleman pool (intex clone, I think), but we have the same pump. Thanks!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you

[@MarkJones-bn6gh]

CPVC, PVC 40, and PVC 80. Each has a different outside diameter. The cream color pipe you used is CPVC that is measured by outside diameter. PVC 40 and 80 are measured by Inside diameter. You could use PVC 40 in a 1" and coupled to the pool screens, but would be work best if you heated the PVC 40 and then pushed it on the pool spout. That way you could still install the screen covers inside the pool. Just a thought.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Absolutely yes that’s great information, I figured all that out after I did it lol. You are correct great info 👍

[@1SweetRNKC]

I am about to try both of these suggestions... Woke up to 2 hose leaking this morning... Could you clarify the heating of the PVC40 & pushing it ON TO the pool spout? Instead of into the rubberized area, correct?

[@713blackout]

I’m rounding up the materials as I type to do this project. Are saying that instead of pushing the 3/4” CPVC through the inside of the rubber and into the pool, that I should get 1” PVC40 piece, heat it, and then push the 1” pvc40 over the rubber on the outside of the pool while the pool screen is still attached on the inside of the pool?

[@bureaufamily5482]

This would be nice to know. Still unanswered

[@tmfwilliams]

He is saying instead of putting a 3/4” cpvc piece and sliding it into the piece attached to the pool that has the screen on the inside (inlet valve and return valve) to get pvc 40 and heat it up to soften it and place it on the outside of that same piece. Imagine the hoses not being attached and the valves just sticking out of the pool. Those pieces. So it’s not a lil lose.

[@treenagennings8495]

Having exactly this hose issue today, went looking for exactly this type of video. Thank you so much!!!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s great glad the video helps 👍 good luck with it

[@genesmith2355]

dont put your legs in backwards like his or it will move

[@DIYRAYMOND]

Great video and explaining what you're doing. I have a Best way 12x20x52 that we bought last summer. I just bought a new 1.5hp sand filter pump combo and I'm getting ready to do the same with the PVC plumbing. But I'm going to put the cut off valve to where I can use either side to filter the water. I can do plumbing, but I hate it.. lol.. P.S. I think schedule 40 ¾ will be too big for the holes. I say that because I use a ½in coupling to go in and it was a tight fit.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Let me know how it all turns out 👍

[@kimkoch4796]

I had the same size pool with the same filter but use salt water. Never had that problem but only used filters once and changed weekly.

[@Glyn23]

Hi, we’ve never met, but your my new best friend.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Lol hey works for me

[@larryharper2907]

You might consider just plugging the two inlets and put in a wall skimmer. Easy to do and works a whole lot better.

[@tanyamorrison418]

Do you have a video?

[@tedshort2250]

@@tanyamorrison418 look up installing Hayward skimmer in Coleman or bestway pool. I found it.

[@MLeitao]

Thanks for the video, with all that work you could replace that valves, like the one from the output, the only problem is that you need to make a bigger hole in the liner, but it will be more clean and you can close one when the skimmer is connected.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’ve thought about it for sure, i’m just gonna leave it the way it is it’s running pretty good. Thank you for the comment 👍

[@LauraBruno33]

Excellent job you did. Great seeing you. Enjoy your pool.

[@713HoustonTexans]

Looks awsome great job Sir...I will be doing the same set up 👍

[@t.allennailconcepts]

I did this to mine and it works so great.

[@franciscomatos1823]

Put a little heat on the end of the original inlet pipe and then flare it by pushing about an inch of the 3/4 pvc into the end. Then you can slide the pvc into it and, viola, no leaks. I put a clamp anyway just for good measure.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s a great idea 👍🏼

[@earthtonhom1626]

Can you do a video on how you created your pool design for the outside of the pool? I do not know the proper way to say it. But it is the mulch and wood part of your pool. It looks nice and beet.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I will do one once I open the pool this year, that’s a great idea.

[@earthtonhom1626]

@@LifeLessOrdinary ok thank you! I will be looking forward to it!

[@208Cashen]

Very cool. I'm doing this. Thank You for making this video

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate that, I also just made 2 more videos. One on how to add a skimmer with pvc and a water fountain 👍🏼

[@joshvarel7893]

Great idea I'm going to do the same thing. If you release that air in the pump filter you will get better pressure. Just saying.

[@gordoelkis]

Nice work

[@tanishamcghee10]

Great video thank you I have a sand intex pump and I was wondering if you can explain which is the out and in

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you for the compliment. 🙏🏼 Out and in of the filter? I’m not sure what your question is.

[@joannlovespapillons]

Great job, Nate. Interesting and smart idea with that TX heat 👍🏼

[@kylemccourt663]

Great Video! I am still running the original filter and I am looking to upgrade this year so this is very helpful. The one upgrade I did as soon as I got the pool was added a through the wall skimmer. It made dealing with that crappy cartridge filter possible for the last 4 years. time to end the hassle of dealing with those cartridges this year. Also have to figure out where to plumb in the wood fired boiler I found over the winter. Your hard pipe manifold is going to make that much easier to figure out👍👍

[@piposarcade]

Good job

[@dominicanogamer-fp5ld]

Very nice job 👏 im doing that with my pool today

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome you will be very happy with it, mine works great

[@pwilliams7797]

Awesome job man, having the same problem, very helpful

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank very much 🙏

[@smokedfish6476]

You’re just the coolest 🎉🎉 thanks mate

[@lewisdauria6249]

Could you give a list of PVC used or a link to buy it.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

There is a list in the description part of the video 👍🏼

[@RRack]

Great videos! In your fountain video you used the 1 1/2 to 40 mm adapters to connect to the intex hoses. However this video you just used a pvc male threaded end. So do I not necessarily need the 1 1/2 to 40mm adapters?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I would use the adapters because the pvc thread is just a tiny bit different so in some situations I needed heavy Teflon tape.

[@RRack]

@@LifeLessOrdinary Thanks! Overnighted some and will give it a go tomorrow!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Robert Rackley let me know how it all turns out

[@mattfischer3853]

Nice job, great explanation. I decided this year to move away from the cartridge filters to a sand filter. I found a bestway 800 gph sand filter for a good price, about what it would have cost in cartridges for the summer. Here’s my question, I have a similar size pool, 15’ x 48”. The top rating for this sand filter is 4200 gallon pool. Does anyone think it’s worth going to the next size up since I’m at the max pool size rating for a new pump and filter? I haven’t installed the new pump/filter yet as I’m trying to decide. Only paid about $135, but the next size up is well over $200. Only upgraded bc I didn’t like the waste of the cartridges. Pool cleanliness was not the issue.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I bet you will be OK with that size. But I would do a little more research on your end just to be sure. Maybe do some more Google searching and see if I come up in any pool forums.

[@Dhartmann85]

Awesome Videos, very helpful! Just to clear ip, your PVC pipe replace the Pool inlet Strainer?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

If your talking about the grey strainer cover that goes over the inlets on the inside of the pool, yes you can use those if you want. Is that what you are referring to?

[@Dhartmann85]

@@LifeLessOrdinary Yeah, I like the idea of removing it and sticking with the pvc.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I personally don’t use them, at first, I cut them back a little bit to fit in the hole better to meet the PVC in the middle. But after the first year of adding the PVC, I just don’t use them. If there’s any big piece of debris, it will get caught inside the pump filter No big deal.

[@TSBOFRLM]

So amazing! Great job. This did help!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate that comment 👍🏼

[@humberton2306]

The is awesome. I'm planning to do this. Question: How do you connect that blue skimmer hose adapter that normally screws on to the inside of the pool? My guess is that we can skip the blue adapter and connect the skimmer hose directly to the inner wall?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I still use the blue adapter but I cut the inside shorter so it would fit inside along with the PVC that was on the other end. I appreciate the comment good luck on doing it to your pool.

[@humberton2306]

I just realized that others had the same question. I should have read more comments. But thanks.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

No worries I hope it works for you

[@dubperkins7628]

By doing this did youbget better suction power for the skimmer?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yes because you can adjust the flow

[@bwilliams1815]

Like your deck/ stairs for your pool. Can you provide the link to buying that?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I plan on making video on how I did it and the materials

[@tndtravel1019]

cant get the 3/4" pvc in the pool nozzle, maybe they changed it recently. Glad I checked fitment before doing any cutting and gluing.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

It should be the same size you might want to try warming it up with a hairdryer, possibly

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Also, not sure if you’ve seen my latest video this year, but I updated my plumbing again if it gives you any other ideas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/apjQlaePnrikb8ksi=X7Nx_hR9a-v64hzW

[@tndtravel1019]

@@LifeLessOrdinary Thanks, I didn't realize that was your video also. I think I will wait until the fall and do that.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

@tndtravel1019 I’m loving it 👍🏼

[@Red-lu3ku]

Great Job!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Thank you very much

[@tedegan4704]

All of the ribbed flexi hoses that Bestway/Intex/Coleman pools come with are crap and designed to fail, to force you to buy new ones, driving their revenue. I eventually replaced the big ones leading to and away from the pump/filter with two inch thread-reinforced hose from HD, and a lot of PVC fittings/adapters/barbs to make everything line up. I am sure much of that will be obsoleted by switching to a sand filter, but we'll see. The vinyl lines I replaced to the suction ports do fine until heated up, at which point they begin to collapse, letting air into the system. I like the PVC option and will try it. In the meantime, I keep a small tarp over everything to protect it from the Florida sun. Easy to replace when necessary.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yeah I agree the hoses that come with it are crap, you will love a pvc upgrade

[@derek5]

Thanks so much, gonna give your setup a try this summer, hate how the old pipes crack.. just wondering why you didn’t change all piping to pvc?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I thought about it but everything else is the white 2” flexible tubing and it never cracks so I just left it for now. 👍

[@lliaolsen728]

That grate it a safety feature not just a debris filter. If there is enough suction and both inlets are covered it prevents vacuum entrapment by providing a gap.

[@lliaolsen728]

Very important if you run the pump while bathers are in the pool.

[@anerhernandez8456]

Good video help lot

[@loiacki]

Hi! Your video seems to show the most detail so far. Thank you!! I just bought all the gear but went with 1 1/4” pipes because I wanted less weight and bulk. That seems pretty close to the size of the cheap tubing from the factory. Do you think I’ll be ok or should I exchange for larger PVC?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I bet it will work just fine

[@proudbuimommy]

Did u upgrade your outward plunger? Where the water goes back into the pool my current pool is a 1.25 hole but need to do upgrade to 1.5 adapter to connect the pump.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

No I don’t change the return side. If you make that end larger it won’t circulate your pool because of low pressure.

[@CrookTheComposer]

I love this channel . I got a ? Can u build one for a customer like me that has tried it an failed everytime lol . I will gladly pay for it . I have a 18x48 Best way above ground pool looks exactly like the same measurements. ? An thank you , Your channel is amazing . Looking forward to hearing from you .

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I appreciate the comment very much. 🙏🏼 Unfortunately with having a full time job I don’t have the extra time to build for others. But I bet you showed someone local the video they could easily build it for you. 👍🏼

[@CrookTheComposer]

@@LifeLessOrdinary . Thank you for your reply an I definitely understand an respect that . Will do . Thanks again.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Best of luck with it you will love it, building the deck was the best thing I ever did for the pool and the back yard.

[@warriordugan7236]

Nice job dude, but get rid of those tiny returns. Try to keep at least 1.5 to 2 inch return lines into the pool for optimum efficiency. I won't go into details since I'm sure you learned by now. Did you ever change them in 2021?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

No I haven’t yet, seems to be running great as is but I might upgrade the pool after this season. If I do I’ll make them bigger for sure 👍

[@DTB2.0]

I agree. The 1.5" is pointless if you choke it right back down to .75"

[@carlmyman]

Everything looks great except for the 2 inlets (3/4 inch) going to the new PVC pipes with all the fittings. While you were at it you should have upgraded to the bigger inlets that accept the 1 1/2 intex hoses & plumbed the PVC from there. The 2 little inlets are a restriction, the more water you can suck the cleaner and easier it is to maintain. Going from a small, 3/4 to the bigger 1 1/2 or 2" is a waste of volume. Bigger inlets will not restrict your volume like the 3/4 does. Just my opinion since I've gone this route (3000 Gallon Sand filter). Sure you have to open the holes up in the pool but it's nothing major. Hope this helps those looking to follow suite.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I’m installing a new pool next spring and I’m making the inlet larger 👍🏼

[@anastasiajensen9899]

question, the piece(s) that go inside the two openings that the old hoses suck the water thru (you didn't show the inside of the pool after you put it all together). Did you just leave it bare once you inserted the pipes and clamped it down?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

My pool has covers that will block debris from going through the hole. What I did was cut those back a little bit so they didn’t go in as deep. And they pretty much met the PVC in the middle and worked just fine.

[@pallevan1977]

Great job! Where can I find the black seal, stop that is on the inside from the pool so the water can not get out.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

(2) Intex Small Pool Hole Plugs by Intex - Colors vary www.amazon.com/dp/B018YPP7KA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_C0W4FTG02NNP1BH0VVEF

[@pallevan1977]

@@LifeLessOrdinary thx

[@TheSnobunz]

can you show how you have your vacuum hose hooked up? We cant hook it to the covers just wondering how you have yours hooked up please

[@ericarline8234]

I PVC pipe my 18X48 Coleman Pool I love it

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

That’s awesome 👍🏼

[@bloodstormzcrimsonskyz623]

Thjs is a must do,Pvc pipes. install a sump with a 1 degree slope to the center, install center drain. pipe the drain in sand under the pool. Install a flow control valve To drain away from pool. Install a wide jacuzzi skimmer above your return skimmer and attach it to your effluent drain line to drain off overflow from rainwater. this removes the expensive cost and mess from installing a French drain. Keeps the pool from overflowing and damage.

[@jaytflip]

How do you vacuum after installing this with the 3/4 pvc in both inlets? Neither the black plug nor the white adapter for the hose will fit in the holes now.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

I put the end that I used to use the white adapter with directly into the skimmer hole

[@joseleite2955]

Thank You so much for the video

[@lauralee4382]

How does the new fitting do once people are in the pool? I’m sure it doesn’t flex with the pool. Does this cause any problems? Our pool is a soft sided pool, so I am wondering if this will work with our pool.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Starting my fourth season with it, I’ve never had any issues 👍🏼

[@joshhensley4246]

Someone's probably already said this, but don't you worry about the pvc cracking from the pool flexing back and forth? I'd probably at least put a flexible hose to the bottom so it has some room to move around. Otherwise, looks cool.

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Definitely something I thought about but it’s held up really good. Started year 3 this season and with 4 kids swimming like crazy I’ve had no problems 👍🏼

[@joshhensley4246]

@@LifeLessOrdinary right on!

[@siuolsretlaw8166]

Schedule 40 pvc doesn't crack easily. The small vibrations or movements caused by that small pump most lilley won't do much to damage it.

[@gzamba6]

Good video. The two inlet ports, did you keep the the parts that were originally used to connect tube to? I have that skimmer as well but need the stock inlet hardware to attach skimmer to. My problem is that stock inlet hardware goes all the way to outside where hose hooks up. How do you stick the 3/4” pvc into port and still be able to use your skimmer? It’s the same size diameter too. Does it just hang out more inside the pool instead of flush against?

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yes I kept it all the same, on the skimmer I just cut the skimmer inlet adapter short enough it meets the p c in the middle of the opening.

[@tondaburks1317]

I love this where did you get the valve

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Ace hardware

[@VMH.]

Hi, what return outlet do you have? Is it directional that we can adjust to where we like to point? And how long you have your pool and do you have any rust and corrosion issues? Thanks!

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Yes, I have a directional outlet, I tried to pointed to the side as much as possible, to kind of create a whirlpool. This is now my fifth season with the pool and no I have zero rust or corrosion issues.

[@VMH.]

@@LifeLessOrdinary Thanks alot for your reply. Could you send me a link or the name and manufacturer of your return outlet? I would like to buy the same. Thanks

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Absolutely 👍🏼

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

Here is the return part amzn.to/3qoaQFN

[@LifeLessOrdinary]

This is what it connects to on the outside amzn.to/3N4mMpj

[@defmud80]

Id top it off with the foil backed foam tape for hot and cold weather protection.

[@ABESuperKiteDay]

Have you got a video in how you made that deck star case. That's amazing.