How I vacuum my Intex 18' Easy Set pool

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[@WillHinds]

Thank you! I've always wondered how people successfully vacuum an above ground pool. I've had nothing but grief trying to do it. I'll have to use some of this as advice.

[@rashipp4982]

Thank you, I'm used to a big pool and my husband is new to the pool world, I tried to show him, obviously you did a better job explaining it to him!!

[@Shaya43]

I just want to tell you thank you so much!! for the life of me I couldn’t figure out how to get my model to work your video pull me through the trenches!

[@TheRandykiser]

LaShaya Donaby you are very welcome! Thanks for the kind reply!

[@ZBeautifulDay]

We were out there for 30 minutes trying to figure it out lol. Thank you for the video. We never thought of using the outlet to get the air out of the hose.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

It's easy when you have a deck to stand on. Standing above the pool gives you alot more leverage.

[@craigsharp4293]

awesome ideas! thank you so much, I'll definitely be getting something put together

[@joedietrich9386]

This is completely brilliant, I did not realize you could remove the suction strainers without the pool water draining out when you loosen the fitting on the outside. This solved the biggest problem I've had and I didn't need the blue adapter - there was a threaded adapter and stepped hose fitting that came with my pool. Thanks so much!

[@tammylove1921]

Thank you so much for easy step by step 😄👍🏼👍🏼

[@jenikeenan3166]

Thank you! Mine didn’t come with any of those “plugs”. I could not figure out how the vacuum would have enough suction with both intakes hoses open. You showed me exactly what needed to be done. Thank you !

[@randykiser2201]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching and for the kind comments!

[@flores9086]

Thank u thank u thank u! I had to get thru a few videos to find this video👍exactly what I was looking for

[@TheRandykiser]

davids_wifee1 you are very welcome. Glad this helped you!

[@nishalp1747]

Thanks for showing me how to get air out of hose.

[@tonibarksdale2142]

I like your deck.

[@denisefouche7668]

Thank you for the help!

[@JianweiYang1969]

nice work, buddy. I love the little pool deck you built there!

[@bertharapsjesusallday430]

Jianwei Yang with that pool deck you can add pool slide haha

[@tobisellekaerts9442]

Thanks - very helpful!

[@stuntdriver2147]

love your pool deck - what a great idea... Oh, the vacuuming part was cool too ! :P

[@toofnlazzy801]

Could you take a picture of the framing for your deck. I'm interested in how you built the deck with the pool having a wider base

[@cdshen65]

Thank you for showing me how to vacuum my pool. (am a new pool owner.) your video was excellent.

[@TheRandykiser]

cdshen65 you are very welcome! We were all new at some point.

[@elgallonegro919]

Good video.thanks

[@ashleegoff4220]

Very clever!

[@superfark5914]

I create a whirlpool just before we get our to swirl most the debris and dirt to the middle...seems to make vacuuming this way a bit quicker.

[@TheRandykiser]

Scott Marley definitely. I do the same thing. Works very well.

[@robertbutow1110]

You are exactly right

[@Zanenoth]

Use a clarifier. It drops sediment to the bottom.

[@regularguyfixes3142]

Let's see more on that lil deck build.

[@TheRandykiser]

Here is the original deck explaination video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqbKkoZ7Z8uqjpo

[@rclewis01]

when you put the stopper in the left pump intake and it has a larger hole than normal, it lets more water in that way INSTEAD of the vacuum hose side. That means you have less suction on the vacuum attachment, not more. Not trying to flame, just trying to point that out for others. My pool came with actual stoppers that completely shut off one side when you are vacuuming.

[@TheRandykiser]

I had one stopper that came with a small hole for vacuuming. I tried with a complete stopper one time. If you have a clog your pump won’t like it. Just what works for me.

[@monicameuse276]

Can you please tell me the name of where to buy the blue attachment you showed, the connector between the hose of the sweeper and the strainer on the pool wall.

[@kimwagner865]

I have an above ground pool and want to know how to hook up the vacuum and vacuum the pool with out loosing water

[@raymitchell2030]

Like the idea but have no suction with the filter set to Waste but I have plenty with the filter set to Filter, I have a 2100 GPH setup.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Where did you get the attachment for the hose to connect to the pool?

[@Bananaboy45437]

Where did you get that blue adapter connected to your hose that fits into the inlet?

[@TheRandykiser]

Destinee Fazzini that is an inlet from my old 15’ pool but you can find one here, although they are a little pricey. Intex 25012 Small Above Ground Pool Strainer Set Replacement Parts with Plugs www.amazon.com/dp/B003ATPDYQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g7BxBb7369214

[@brandihayes9924]

where does that extra attachment come from or what is it called so i'll know what to buy...the piece that you made bigger hole to

[@TheRandykiser]

Brandi Hayes that is the inlet for the Intex skimmer attached to a regular inlet (inside the pool part). Intex 25022E Above Ground Swimming Pool Water Jet Connector Replacement Part Kit www.amazon.com/dp/B0764Z1BX4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RMeTEbHSHF28EIntex Surface Skimmer Small Strainer Hose B Adaptor www.amazon.com/dp/B0050KAGOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UKeTEbV82357G

[@jennyp.farias8442]

Hey thanks so much! Do you mind telling me what kind of filter you use? I bout a best way sand filter and 10 days in it started leaking from the head of the sand tank.

[@TheRandykiser]

I have a Game Sand Pro 50D and it’s on it’s 5th season. It’s really been a good one. If my pool was any bigger I would upgrade to the 75D.

[@KB-zh4dx]

I bought a brand new intex sand filter this year. And it threw sand into my pool from the get go. After exchanging sand 3 times to no avail. We bought a micro leaf net. It's small enough to catch dead algae and pollen. We taped it over the entire bottom filter part just to stop the sand from escaping. 3 weeks after we bought it, this finally got it to work with no sand being thrown back into the pool. Backwashing still works perfect. So far so good. It was basically useless til this simple fix

[@fadedfortress4556]

did you make the deck?

[@rondurham9024]

We have the Intex 15 ft pool but we don’t have the adapter or attachment to connect the vacuum hose to the skimmer or suction inlet in the wall of the pool. Any suggestions? We can’t seem to find this part anywhere

[@TheRandykiser]

I believe this is what you’re looking for. :). Intex Surface Skimmer Small Strainer Hose B Adaptor www.amazon.com/dp/B0050KAGOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Lh5-EbK59TWN3

[@NewBeginnings-2022]

FRUSTRATIONS! This video was very helpful! but still trying to figure out how to get that adapter from the hose to the pool because mine doesn't fit. Do you have a video on how to make that?

[@TheRandykiser]

Amanda Clay yes I do! Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYC6q4RmgsSlldE

[@danieldominique14]

I have a Intex 24-foot pool and all I have is the original pump that it came with no sand filter no skimmer basket if I use this setup to vacuum would it still work or would all the dirt and leaves come back through the outlet

[@TheRandykiser]

You will have a hard time creating enough suction to do a decent job with the original pump/filter. I would consider upgrading to a sand filter. You won’t be sorry.

[@DM-en5qf]

Exactly. Like myself with a crappy pump and filter, will have to use a garden hose for the meantime.

[@carlreys180]

Where did you set up you pump?

[@skybox-101]

Need a link to the hose please.

[@geraldingram9295]

Where did you get the part that that your hose is hooked on to the blue part. That you slide into the outlet. What's it called and where did you get it

[@TheRandykiser]

That is one of the old inlet/outlets from my old 15' pool. I'm sure they are available on amazon. Intex 25012 - Small Agp Strainer Set www.amazon.com/dp/B003ATPDYQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hpvGzbNVN9JFE. (It's a 1 1/4" fitting.) I drilled the grid material out with a narrow step drill bit. You want to get rid of all of that grid or it will get clogged with the junk you are vacuuming out of your pool. You are essentially creating a "tube" that goes directly into your intake hose then your filter.

[@st.70]

can you make a video of that please

[@Patrick94GSR]

Nice setup, I need to check out your other videos on how you set up that pump and everything. We have the 12' Ultra Frame pool which came with a super weak 530 gph cartridge filter pump. Just upgraded to the 1500 filter pump last night, plus added a surface skimmer and seems to work amazing at keeping the water surface clean. One thing, the skimmer came with that little gray cap with the little hole to put onto the 2nd strainer grid. The instructions for the skimmer say that it's needed to get enough suction at the skimmer for it to work properly. I plan to keep it on there, but you don't think it would make the pump work too hard do you? If I didn't have the skimmer I wouldn't have that little restrictor piece on the other inlet.

[@TheRandykiser]

Patrick94GSR it should be fine. I plugged one of my inlets with my old filter because the skimmer absolutely would not work without it.

[@Patrick94GSR]

Yeah I tried removing the little cap last night, and the skimmer wouldn't work without it. The floating basket raised up maybe 1/4 inch, just enough so that the water couldn't go in. I put the cap back on and the basket sunk back down 1/4 inch and water (and surface junk) could flow in once again.

[@TheRandykiser]

Patrick94GSR another thing I figured out: make sure there is no air trapped under the lip of the blue floating part. Dunk it in the water inside the basket a bit before you set it.

[@Patrick94GSR]

well I found a piece at a pool store for 3 bucks that would let me attach a pool hose to that blue cap piece that came with the skimmer. Tried to vacuum with it that way but my 1500 cartridge pump didn't sound like it liked it too much. Plus I don't really like the idea of pulling in junk off the bottom of the pool into my filter cartridge. Oh well, I'll just keep vacuuming using the siphoning method. Works great after a rain when I need to remove some water from the pool anyway. Otherwise I only lose a couple of inches and will just put it back with the garden hose if I need to. Next task is to close it down for winter, using a tarp that I hope will stay in place for the next 6 months.

[@rubenmelendez4001]

what size is the sleeve width.

[@lavonneberryhill985]

What is the name of the blue piece

[@tinamarielombrana-thompson9995]

If I could get names of products that work well for your pool. Years past hth worked fine this year no hth products have cleared my pool up?

[@TheRandykiser]

I use Clorox 3” chlorine tabs in a floater, arm and hammer baking soda, calcium chloride hardness increaser, and occasionally a copper based Algicide to kill the algae. Most of the time, vacuuming takes care of the water clarity.

[@richard100280]

Do you put it on filter when you do this?

[@TheRandykiser]

Richard Carrasco yes I do. I know lots of people disagree with this but I haven’t had any trouble. I backwash afterwards and clean the basket. You can use the same method with the filter set to “waste”.

[@cassandralimon5328]

Where did you buy the connector for the blue hose that goes in the pool? Thank you

[@TheRandykiser]

Cassandra limon that is an inlet from my old pool but you can find it here: Intex 25012 Small Above Ground Pool Strainer Set Replacement Parts with Plugs www.amazon.com/dp/B003ATPDYQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_INhEBb9BGX18B

[@cassandralimon5328]

TheRandykiser thank you

[@thedazzlingbutterfly9049]

Video on the deck building plz

[@TheRandykiser]

This is the original deck video. I’ve modified it a bit since then but this will get you started. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqbKkoZ7Z8uqjpo

[@crystalwise9411]

Where did u buy the blue adapter piece from ?

[@TheRandykiser]

Crystal Wise Intex Surface Skimmer Small Strainer Hose B Adaptor www.amazon.com/dp/B0050KAGOU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5IkcFbD0KQTXR

[@kaikenjr]

Hey my friend. So what you are saying is block off 1 of the 2 suction lines to increase suction for the vacuum.

[@TheRandykiser]

Kelvin Aiken almost block off one of the inlets. I cut a small hole in the inlet plug to allow a little water in. If your vacuum inlet gets blocked you will want some water from the 2nd inlet to get in. So not totally blocked off.

[@kaikenjr]

@@TheRandykiser Thank you. This helps me out tremendously. I will get on it in the morning. Your videos helped me out a lot.

[@brandon_04sandoval14]

Hi so I have a question ... so I just bought a 1.5 inch vacuum hose. Will it be compatible with an intex pool inlet ? If so do I need an adapter for the vacuum and pool inlet for does the adapter come with the pool?

[@TheRandykiser]

Brandon_04 Sandoval it’s going to be a tight fit with the skimmer attachment but with some pool lube it will work. The other end with fit perfectly on the vacuum head. Here is a video of how I put the assembly together. “Vacuum adapter” explained. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYC6q4RmgsSlldE

[@brandon_04sandoval14]

TheRandykiser so does the pool come with a vacuum hose adapter ?

[@TheRandykiser]

Brandon_04 Sandoval no. You have to buy one or construct your own.

[@Martin-xi3pp]

Randy. In this video I was able to see the adapter you used on your outtake hose carrying clean water back to pool. I am going to try to build fountain soon out of 3/4 pvc like yours and was wondering how you had yellow hose coming out of filter but transitioned to white hose back to pool. Is that white hose also 1-1/4 ? Can you send link of that adapter? Love my Game Pro 50d by the way!

[@TheRandykiser]

I used this to connect the1 1/4” hose to the white 1 1/2” hose. It’s called a Type B adapter. www.amazon.com/dp/B000RSICZU/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_TQC2K4M49WV3CKGK7GB7

[@Martin-xi3pp]

@@TheRandykiser great where did you buy your 1-1/2 hoses and also the big Grey piece on the side of the pool the hose connects to?

[@TheRandykiser]

@@Martin-xi3pp all of the 1 1/2” hoses and plunger valves came with this pool. They are all available on Amazon or at your local pool store.

[@hmarie2494]

Could you connect the vacuum hose directly to the filter?

[@randykiser2201]

Absolutely but its a little more work in my opinion. But it would be just as effective.

[@sw33tCinnamon]

I don’t understand how the pool is being vacuumed when the other end of the hose wasn’t attached to anything?

[@TheRandykiser]

xBlackMermaidx it’s attached to the pool inlet.

[@mskeakitty]

How did you put up a power switch on your wall?

[@TheRandykiser]

It’s a timer. Just plugged in an extension cord to an outlet then to the timer, then to the pump/filter.

[@TheCidee20]

Hey, great video! But u never showed how to affix the hose to that strainer that was attached. Please do a short video on that because everything else seems simple, thanks.

[@TheRandykiser]

Cidee20 #1 here’s another video explaining the adapter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYC6q4RmgsSlldE

[@JGreenVA]

So, i have the gray intake plastic things. How did you attach the pool hose to the blue thing, that looks like the gray ones

[@TheRandykiser]

Justin Green are you talking about the plunger valves or are your intakes gray?

[@JGreenVA]

TheRandykiser the blue thing that looks like the gray things. That u have your pool hose attached too

[@TheRandykiser]

Justin Green here is a video that explains the vacuum adapter. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYC6q4RmgsSlldE

[@JGreenVA]

TheRandykiser absolutely perfect!

[@michaelrast4263]

This is an old video, but I'm hoping you will still answer. Since you don't have a skimmer attached to that pool, I assume the leaves just go to the center of the cartridge filter, and you just dump them out? Or how does that work?

[@TheRandykiser]

Mikey Rast im using a sand filter with a pre filter basket. The leaves go in the basket and then I empty it before backwashing.

[@michaelrast4263]

@@TheRandykiser oh ok. We have the original basic filter system that came with our 22'x52" Coleman Swim Vista 2. Kinda hard to find sand pumps atm, or even pools for that matter, thats why we settled on the one we did. We bought a little round skimmer thing that hangs over the lip. Just trying to figure out the best way to vacuum atm until we can buy a better pump

[@TheRandykiser]

Mikey Rast maybe you could take out the filter, close the unit back up and disconnect the pool return hose and just vacuum, letting the water be evacuated as waste. This would save your filter essentially using it as a vacuum pump to suck debris and water out of your pool. You would have to plug the pool return outlet in the pool to keep from losing too much water. Then just top off you water level when done vacuuming.

[@michaelrast4263]

@@TheRandykiser So the leaves won't get chewed up in the pump? I guess my main concern is flushing leaves through without a skimmer of sorts. Since we bought that skimmer that attaches to the side, I've seen people use adapters for it and the hose, but i wasn't sure if it would be powerful enough (probably not) with the stock pump

[@TheRandykiser]

I would try to get most of the large debris out before vacuuming. I would only trust this method with small particles etc....

[@johnsmith4630]

clever using the pool pump as a vacuum. You are running everything across the filter rather than running it out as waste are you?

[@TheRandykiser]

John Smith that's right. Adds a step but you don't waste as much water and the big stuff still ends up in the basket.

[@kaylatognarini9813]

Where did u get the adapter

[@TheRandykiser]

kayla Tognarini I made it with some leftover parts. Here is a video of the assembly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYC6q4RmgsSlldE

[@jamesanthonyclarksneighbor9329]

Are you using an aftermarket pump? Doesn’t sound like an original lol. I bought my kid a 10’ quick set last year and a storm took it out this year. Saved the pump and through wall fittings because I’m a pack rat. Bought a 14x43 Coleman Power Steel pool as a replacement and it has the same weird kind of fittings as yours. But I watched your video and got really excited at the possibility of legitimately vacuuming my pool without the need of a garden hose powered vac. Sadly the fittings from my old pool are different. Going to search around for replacement fitting I can use to make this! But for now my garden hose powered vac will do, I use a 1/4 horse sump pump so I don’t have to put more water in the pool

[@TheRandykiser]

Dead Ted that’s a good idea. The filter set I have is the Game sand pro 50D. It’s on it’s 3rd season and doing ok but I bet I’ll be replacing it next year...or at least some of the parts.

[@jamesanthonyclarksneighbor9329]

TheRandykiser I had a maintenance contract at a local hotel for about 9 years and learned a lot about pools doing so. Sand filters are super low maintenance when it comes to parts. As far as I know, sand only need replaced every 4-5 years. I’m working on a diy one with a black 33 gallon drum. Hoping it will act as a semi solar heater, Iowa’s weather is all over the place lol. Also on my 3rd prototype pool skimmer. As much as skimming a pool with a net is very zen like, I’m sick of doing it lol.

[@rondajean6828]

I wish you were local to help me with my frustrations!!! 😭

[@sushi-ms3rq]

Right 😂

[@deeper4745]

What size is your vacuum hose?

[@TheRandykiser]

Deeper 47 its 1.5”x25’. Here is the link for the hose: Intex 29083E N/AA Spiral Hose for Pool Filters, 1.5in X 25ft, One Size, Blue www.amazon.com/dp/B00GSPHU8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xW8ZEbRKKAMD6

[@beimghadaw]

how long have you had that pool?

[@TheRandykiser]

Koo Baa we had a 15' for 2 years and I put this 18' pool up in April.

[@beimghadaw]

Do you think the pool will be ok during winter? freezing weather?

[@TheRandykiser]

Koo Baa I took my first pool down for the winter so I don't know. I may try it and see. I would be afraid the cold temps may weaken the vinyl and not hold up during the next swim season.

[@beimghadaw]

thanks

[@tazman8697]

Definitely put it away for winter if it's a bestway or intex and clean and dry it before you do. It'll last way longer. Mines 10 years old and still looks pretty new

[@mail2bradstone1]

How did you customize your ladder to your deck?

[@TheRandykiser]

Here is a video where I explain the deck a little. Start the video around 2:20 for the ladder portion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqbKkoZ7Z8uqjpo

[@mail2bradstone1]

Thank you

[@amandeepkour]

I did everything you show but my vacume doesn’t make any suction , do you have any idea why please

[@TheRandykiser]

amandeep kour what Pump/filter are you using? If it’s the stock unit that comes with the pool you may have trouble. Not enough suction.

[@amandeepkour]

Thanks sir to helping me I use Harris pool pump and sand filter .

[@TheRandykiser]

amandeep kour make sure your plunger valves are open and your filter is set to filtration. You may need to plug one of your inlets.

[@amandeepkour]

TheRandykiser thanks sir just finished vacuuming my pool , before I do anything must thank you so much sir god bless you you helped me a lot

[@TheRandykiser]

amandeep kour you are very welcome! Glad it worked for you!

[@jasontaylor6173]

Where can I find these parts

[@TheRandykiser]

Jason Taylor I made a video yesterday showing parts and assembly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYC6q4RmgsSlldE

[@ashleysouthernsass]

Man spent hundreds of dollars for a $80 pool and still had to rig his own system up. Gotta love America.

[@blackmoncler3273]

When you vacuum the pool where does all the trash go ? I have a stock pool filter and recently got a vacuum and i have no idea where do connect it too

[@TheRandykiser]

Surphe XBL it just depends what kind of filter you have. A sand filter traps the material in the pre-filter basket and the sand, to be emptied or backwashes later. Filter cartridge systems will just trap the trash in the filter. You may want to bypass the filter all together and just empty the water as waste as you vacuum, then top off the pool water level.

[@marklowe7431]

I'm in Australia and laughing at how we have the same challenges with the same products. Why one of these pool companies does simply make a 2 way switch into the pump puzzles me. They would sell a bunch easy.

[@69malvarez]

Woooooow

[@tylerbooth9592]

That did help... This is why I go on KZbin.. Otherwise, this platform is going down the Technocratic, Marxist path but quick.. Thank you dude..

[@mariahelpssimsquest3675]

Hola que tipo de filtro tiene tu albeca

[@TheRandykiser]

Yo uso el juego SandPro 50D. He usado este filtro durante 5 años y funciona bien.

[@robertbutow1110]

Dont need to vacuum waist of time skim top of pool clockwise let sit 10 min it will all go to middle then skim bottom repeat 2 or 3 times good to go

[@iselaperez2882]

Hi..do you have a cartridge filter?...

[@TheRandykiser]

Isela Perez no it’s a sand filter. I have tried to vacuum the pool with a cartridge filter and would not recommend it.

[@iselaperez2882]

TheRandykiser oh ok cuz its mainly dirt and im throwing water almost every day...vacuming it...and i just ordered the adapter and hosr

[@TheRandykiser]

Isela Perez you may want to have your water tested for mustard algae. Looks just like dirt in the bottom of your pool. You have to treat it.

[@iselaperez2882]

TheRandykiser im sure its dirt my property is al dirt i have the pool on a carpet😁

[@mstang61]

Are you using the 1.25 hose or 1.5?

[@TheRandykiser]

I am using a 1.5” hose to vacuum.

[@stanleykeith6969]

I would wrap some good tape around the hose clamp so it does not cut your liner.

[@TheRandykiser]

Stanley Keith I did that starting last year and it’s still going strong!

[@goblin3810]

300 dollar deck for a 75 dollar pool sounds like me lol

[@Superman-xr1oh]

$75? More like $240... It's actually gone up in price since I bought it last month.

[@Sylvana2903]

C

[@871jamie]

No way that pool is 18 ft. Looks about 12 at the most.

[@jayscholl4193]

Did this guy seriously build a deck around a throw away pool? come on now!

[@TheRandykiser]

Jay Schohl yes he did! And the fam loves it. Cheap, easy and temporary.

[@amandadixon2629]

We did the same our pool lasted 9 years before we replaced it