Summerwave Elite - Upgrade to Intex sand filter

[@UGRagtop]

This was honestly the most helpful video my wife and I could find on this. Straight forward. We just bought everything from Lowes today to convert our pool over to the sand filter. Can't wait to get it going. Thank you!

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

I'm glad it was helpful. I remember when I was looking around for info, some of the information blew my mind. It was just too labor intensive! I hope you have a great summer enjoying your pool.

[@ncavis]

Finally a video without someone trying to design space shuttle couplings for a pool filter! Thank You, you made this look easy.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Lol...I completely understand how you feel! After viewing a few videos myself I was thinking... there just has to be something simpler.

[@mariomadrid3799]

This is one of the best helpful videos I have seen. Simple straight and to the point. Thank you so much. I will be converting to a sand filter soon.

[@greghanley6541]

Amazing video. I can’t tell you how many videos I just watched to try to upgrade and you nailed it in the first time. Very clear picture and you have a very calming voice. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it to be helpful.

[@madmaxd1]

Good for you on taking the initiative on upgrading your filtration system. I did notice a couple of things that could help your setup. 1. I noticed that you bought regular reduction couplers from Lowes. Intex makes adapters for this same purpose. Adapters from a 1.25" (clamp style) to a 1.50" threaded for the plunger valves or the hoses from Intex. They're called " Intex Hose Conversion Adapter B Kit.. Replacement part 25009. Sold @ Amazon for $13 (pair). This allows the hoses and valves from Intex to screw right in. Installing plunger valves, allows you to close off both lines to the pool for proper pump cleaning & maintenance. 2. I strongly recommend that you remove the cartridge filter as well. This creates additional and unnecessary resistance to the pump thus reducing flow performance. With the sand filtration media designed for this unit, it should be enough to maintain your pool clean. Besides I'm sure it also creates extra work to clean the cartridge and sand unit.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

This is my 3rd season with this set up and I haven't had any issues with pump, pressure reading or water flow so I think I'll stick with what I'm doing. Everything you're suggesting, althought good is the very reason I set it up the way I did...simple and easy, yet serves the purpose. Cleaning has never been an issue either. The aquabot handles that and keeping the chemicals balanced pretty much handles the rest. It's been four seasons with the pool and three with the filter and I don't have any complaints or issues. I'm sure your suggestions will be helpful to those in search of additional information about converting to a sand filter though, so thanks👍🏾 Happy swimming!🙂

[@PookyMoreno1983]

I was about to remove my motor, glad I didn't because I didn't think that part was necessary. Thanks for the great video

[@amylaura2581]

Thank you!!!!! I watched like 5 videos and yours was the easiest to understand and gave me all the info i need. And I'm NOT a technical person lol

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

I'm glad it helped ☺️

[@laurannano9735]

Thank you so much for this amazing video. All the other videos left me thinking I needed an engineering degree to convert to an intex filter.

[@laurannano9735]

You’re my hero

[@brianberg9450]

This post is 99.9% perfect! My ONLY suggestion would be to turn your return from straight up to the side a bit. You want the water to circulate to drive debris to the skimmer. I like your idea of aerating the water, but circulation, in my opinion, is more important. But I think you have enough force from that return to do both. Great post though! I found it very helpful.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Yes, the force is good but still I agree.

[@ronniewashington9646]

Thank you for much for making this video!! After watching so many on KZbin, this is the first one that gives you a clear understanding on how to connect everything.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

You're welcome and considering all things I hope you have a great summer!

[@cz1292]

THANK YOU!!!! Best video for this. You were very thorough, detailed and clear.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

You're welcome. I hope you find it to be helpful.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

I forgot to show the stickers that came off the connectors, but the size I stated is correct. 1 1/2" x 1 1/4".

[@shondajoy4333]

Just the Girl Next Door Thanks for the video and information! What kind of sand did you put in the filter?

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

@@shondajoy4333 Fairmount Minerals Pool Filter Sand #20 Grade Silica Sand - 50 lbs www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJ5GXSK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Kezzers]

What do you use to vacuum your pool?

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

@@Kezzers I used an automatic cleaner. I posted a video about it take a look at it, it might answer any questions you may have.

[@jennifergmerek3823]

1-1/2-in x 1-1/2-in x 1-1/4-in dia x 3-1/2-in L Coupling PVC Fitting www.lowes.com/pd/Fernco-1-1-2-in-x-1-1-2-in-x-1-1-4-in-dia-x-3-1-2-in-L-Coupling-PVC-Fitting/1002463864 Is this what you used?

[@dalelovett7401]

Great video! I just hooked my Krystal clear pump up and waiting on the water to fill up in the pool

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Awesome! I'm sure you're going to enjoy it!

[@dalelovett7401]

Not sure what southern state you are at? I’m living in South Carolina by way of Lyons Georgia. Love your natural southern Accent

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

@@dalelovett7401 lol, I'm just above you in North Carolina...right in the heart of it🙂

[@dalelovett7401]

Just the Girl Next Door I knew you are a Carolina girl. Once again great video

[@brianberg9450]

I just got mine set up! The real challenge will be when I vacuum the bottom tomorrow. If it doesn't spit green water (fine sediment) back into the pool, then we are happy. BTW, Home Depot and Lowes have the coupling adapters already with the clamps on them for around $6.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

That's awesome! I hope vacuuming doesn't present too much of a challenge for you...that'll mean more time to enjoy your pool😁

[@smileychelise8788]

this was very helpful! Thank you so much for all of the ideas and info! Greatly appreciated! May God bless you and your family!

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Thank you. So glad they have been helpful and may God bless you and your family as well.

[@shannankennedy3386]

Thank you for this video it was a great help! I just bought this filter on eBay and will be installing it the middle of next week! You rock!

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Awesome! I hope your install was smooth and you're enjoying your pool.

[@keenaconner2108]

This really helped me i just got this same pump and didnt have a clue how to hook it up. Thank you!

[@judrayton]

Great video. Thanks for posting. Enjoy your summer!

[@carlwhited9478]

Awesome video. I was just looking for a cheap easy way to convert filters and you did it . Thank you very much, very helpful. I'm going to give it a try 👍

[@Pastor1SG]

Best video on this conversion. You are awesome. Thank you.

[@shannongayhardt3050]

Thank you so much for posting this video!!! 🙌🏻 exactly what I was looking for! Get it girl 💪🏻

[@mckfilms5890]

If you do this upgrade you need to remove the old filter. Keeping that in there adds a lot of stress on the sand filter pumps and will over all decrease the life span of your pump. Besides that the sand filter will do the job well. No need to keep carriages in there.

[@Flakmoney]

Thanks for sharing, this worked great!

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

I'm glad to know it worked for you!🙂

[@luptonpittman6520]

The original pump in the skimmer doesn’t restrict the flow? I would think it would. Summer Waves sells a round plate that fills the hole once you remove the pump for conversion to a sand filter.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Well in MY experience it did not. If it did it, was so subtle that I couldn't detect a difference. Getting a good sand filter may have made a difference but It's been set up like this for four summers thus far with no issues. So it works for me.

[@debbiestern4556]

Thank you so much,im doing mine myself to.

[@elyramirez625]

Best video seen. Thank you

you the boss , thank you

[@nogocux]

I tried it without the pump first but sealing is bad on the skimmer bottom if you use the vacuum. So I put the pump back like in your setup and don't see a an issue with pulling the water thru the pump and I can use the cartridge filter too.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Yep, I remember someone asked me if it restricted the water flow but if you think about it, it's actually still following the same flow as it did with the original pump. Only difference is instead of it going into the pool it goes through the sand filter first. I've never had an issue and this is my third season with the sand filter.

[@HostageDK]

I was wondering did you connect anything or looked into how to connect another hose for a vacuum? Looks to be the same pool I have and the intex pump i purchased was with the salt water system added thats really the only difference. I was trying to think of a way to do it but i'm lost lol

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Yes I came to KZbin to get some ideas, but honestly some of those videos were far too complicated for me. I did come across one that was a little more simplistic. All I wanted to do was be able to connect the sand filter without having to route a lot of piping and valves so I brought the size connectors that were mentioned and with a tweak here and there ...the connectors were all I needed.

[@brandonfreeman1472]

Great video 👌

[@melissasavage8433]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@mobilevibedj]

I did the same ! Works great!

[@amandarae1783]

For some reason it will not let me load other comments so I'm sorry if this question has already been asked but can you share the label of the black connector things? This is literally the only video that makes the setup look easy. I have been fighting with ours for weeks now and have bought so many attachments that did not work.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

It's been well over a year since I posted the video so I no longer have the labels but I listed the size dimensions in the first comment on this thread. however, this is what it should look like. www.lowes.com/pd/Fernco-1-1-2-in-x-1-1-2-in-x-1-1-4-in-dia-x-3-1-2-in-L-Coupling-PVC-Fitting/1002463864

[@amandarae1783]

@@justthegirlnextdoor9635 thank you so much! I knew this thing didnt have to be this difficult lol

[@Reeser00]

Nice video!

[@508diva]

You go girl !! I am doing mine this weekend did you remove the impela

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Awesome! Did I remove the impela? I'm not sure what you're referring to.

[@508diva]

Just the Girl Next Door the metal rod in the summer waves moter

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

@@508diva no I didn't remove any part of the motor. I left everything in place so that I could still use the cylinder cartridges since I had a lot of them. Leaving it in place didn't restrict the water flow or anything because it goes into the sand filter from there and then back into the pool, so I opted to just leave it in place.

[@Stephanie-gk7rx]

Can someone help me with a leak in the connect from the basket? Will trying to add the black connector she has help? We are at wit's end with this thing

[@stevenporter5771]

Thank you so much you keep it plan

[@DiannasHomestead]

Hi there, how it this set up still working out for you? I have the same pool but the pump that comes with it is not working well. Tfs

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Yes, everything is still working out fine. I can understand about the pump for sure because that's the very reason I converted to the sand filter.

[@nosoyono1081]

Looks like I’m going to have to upgrade too beans Walmart dose not carry the filters anymore. Good grief I hate Walmart management!

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

It'll be worth it.👍🏾

[@madmaxd1]

It's not really Walmart. This COVID19 situation has affected the majority of commercial manufacturing and it has also motivated consumers to invest in personal home entertainment, due to the isolation. Anything outdoors are depleted. For example the bicycle section was one that you couldn't even walk by from so many bikes laying around. Now they're completely empty. The Intex pool pump I have, (2,800GPH model) used to sell for $250 last Nov. Now you can't find them for under $400 if you can find them.

[@kristiashcraft9264]

What is the name of the connector you used?

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

It's just a rubber connector. Don't recall any specific brand name. If you go to any home improvement store in the section where there are hoses, pipes, etc...you should be able to find them. The size I used is in the comments at the top of this post.

[@bonnielowry36]

Think I have a big problem, inasmuch as my pool is already filled. Is it possible to do this switch with a full pool?

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

If you dont have anything to block the inlet, all you need to do is lower the water below the inlet to keep more from running in while you're working on it. Once done, just fl your pool back to the water level.

[@mandiebabezz]

So your water flow doesn’t get restricted from the old pump motor? I seen another video of someone turning the old pump on the inside that way it had more flow?

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

No, it doesn't get restricted. It still follows the same flow as if I were using the old pump. The only difference is instead of it going through the old pump and directly back into the pool, it goes through the old pump housing, into the sand filter then back into the pool. The motor isn't blocking anything which is why I chose to leave it in.

[@annasdreambiz]

One year later how is it working? I’m interested in trying this. I’m sick of the cheap pumps the pools come with. I want to try.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

It's still humming right along. No issues whatsoever.

[@kyndaclarke8606]

The water in my pump, is over flowing from the new skimmer basket when the pump is off, do you know why? I have the very same pool as your.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Never experienced anything like that so I'm not sure what to think. Are you talking about the pump that came with the pool or do you have a sand filter pump? Either way I can't figure out why anything would overflow when the pump is off. What about your water level? Could your water level perhaps be too high?

[@kyndaclarke8606]

Just the Girl Next Door it was the strainer basket, but I figured it out, I put the cover wrong and I do have the sand filter thanks

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

@@kyndaclarke8606 great! I'm so glad you got it figured out. I Didnt know what to think but definitely a takeaway for me and could be for others as well.

[@dennypineda9016]

I tried removed my motor and now keeps leaking... you did good not touching it.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

I'm sorry to hear that. Double check to make sure the black ring seal is seated correctly and you have that bottom portion screwed on evenly. Otherwise, I hope you find out exactly what's making it leak and are able to correct it.

[@deliaalba9413]

How do you clean out the skimmer basket in the new pump?

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Turn the pump off, unscrew the lid and pull the basket out. You will have to block the inlet briefly to obstruct the water flow. The water will flow once you take the lid off. It's pretty self explanatory unless you have a different model or something. It might be a good idea to refer to your owner's manual that came with your pump.

[@deliaalba9413]

Just the Girl Next Door so as you do it water will be spilling out . I started opening mine and water started coming out so I shut it I thought I was doing something wrong, lol

[@deliaalba9413]

Just the Girl Next Door I am having problems with mine no water pressure so trying to trouble shoot

[@deliaalba9413]

Just the Girl Next Door also did you put in a whole bag of sand sorry for so many questions just feeling very overwhelmed that mine is not working correctly

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

@@deliaalba9413 yes the water is going to flow out. I have this round black circular piece that fit into the front face of the inlet that stops water from going into the pump. Once what's already in the line empties out, it's makes it easier and I don't lose as much water.

[@ejc462]

What lip is the one u cut??????

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

On the end of the intex hose that comes with the sand filter. I could not get it to fit in the rubber connector until I remove some of it. A strong person possibly could force it but I could not. If you don't see it on your hose, perhaps they make them different now. If that's the case I can't speak on what I'm not familiar with.

[@ejc462]

Just the Girl Next Door mine has like a rim and it doesn’t fit in those i tried shaving around it is that wat u did

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

@@ejc462 rim /lip...same thing but yes, that's precisely what I did. Of course it doesn't fit which is why I cut some of it off until it did. I cut some off from all around the rim then would do a fitting check. I repeated this process until I was finally able to force it in. That's all I done.

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

If you are having issues with it I would suggest maybe having someone grind it for you. That rim is hard plastic and was difficult to shear off with a utility knife. I didnt think about grinding until after the fact but grinding would be safer and faster...just dont take off too much. Hope this helps.

[@ejc462]

Just the Girl Next Door yess thanks im just going to grind it because i ended up cutting myself 😂but thanks for all the advice

[@postell25]

Just don’t do what I did, I cut the cord and sliced a whole in my liner a week before my daughters birthday pool party... 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@justthegirlnextdoor9635]

Yikes...hate to hear that. I was able to cut mine off with a pair of utility scissors. I hope you were able to patch it up good.