Cheapest and Easiest!!! Connect Summer Waves Pool and Intex Sand Filter

[@dsprks75]

Bless you sir… this is the FIRST pool video that gives you step by step instruction and what parts to get. Most videos the whole rig is already set up and they just point to what the pieces are “Over here I got the sand filter… filled with sand I’m assuming…”

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Glad our video was easy to follow. Cheers!

[@vhmccray3705]

I watched your last video and was immediately off to the hardware store. On the way I thought I don't know when's the last time I saw my gasket material. So when I walked in, by then the wheels were turning. I thought why not just use an all rubber connection. So I wasn't surprised to find your second video when I got back and you did exactly what I was going to suggest. You are still the man!

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Great minds think alike! Hopefully you're up and running without to much hassle. Have a great summer!

[@davidrostollan3138]

Helpful! I have what appears to be the same pool setup and the same Intex sand filter. I went to my local hardware store and decided to try the black 1" Fernco rubber coupling (instead of 1-1/4", which just *looked* a little bigger than it needed to be). It was a snug fit, but it worked perfectly. This is just an FYI for anyone reading comments and wondering about which sizes work for the couplings since several are listed in the video notes.

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Thanks for the comment, and tip for other viewers!

[@blong6235]

Nice job! This is the cleanest adapter setup i've found. And I actually found the rubber couplings in stock at my local Home Depot.

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Awesome! It's nice when you can find them at the local HW store, usually a bit cheaper then getting them on Amazon. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment!

[@evettespencer212]

So you bought 1 1/4 coupling? I'm going today

[@lisar.8502]

We did the conversation to our 16'x48' summer waves. It cost $4.00 and some change. We used the intex water jet that came with the pump. You just have to cut a slightly larger hole in the pool wall were the existing jet is. By doing this, you don't need an adapter. Direct connect to intex hose. We left the existing short hose on the skimmer, got one of those black rubber couplings from HD, i believe 1 1/4 to 1 1/2. It couples the two hoses together with band clamps. You don't use the collar of the intex hose and voila, you're up and running.

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Thanks for the tip, Lisa! How did cutting the hole bigger in the pool go? I would be worried about it weakening the liner and possibly having it tear. But if it works and it's cheap, I have to give it a stamp of approval!

[@lisar.8502]

@@GuidingBoltGaming the area of the original hole is reinforced with thicker material, same as the skimmer hole. You basically cut around .25 of an inch or less all around. The easiest way is to use the rubber gasket that comes with the intex water jet as a stencil and draw out the inner circle. You still have plenty of the reinforced material left. It doesn't have to be a perfectly clean cut either. It gets covered and isn't seen. I would suggest a very sharp blade to make things go smoother.

[@lisar.8502]

@@GuidingBoltGaming another side note is that doing it this way allows for the easy addition of an intex plunger valve to shut off the water flow. It connects right to the water jet and you connect the hose from the pump to the bottom.

[@elviejowi]

Man thanks for this video, I'm in the process of doing the conversion. 🤣❤️

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

You can do it!

[@amylaura2581]

This is making things 10x harder, you just get 2 adapters from Lowes (1 1/2 inch to 1 1/4) and it works. You can even get part that screws into the bottom after you remove the motor from summer waves. But that's optional, it works either way.

[@siennalake4326]

What adaptors did you use? I've been trying to find something that would work for 2 summers! Even went to my local hardware store and associate couldn't find anything to work either.

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

There's parts listed in the description if you want to pick them up from Amazon.

[@hunterlauterbock9184]

Do you have to flip the skimmer pump over or can you leave as is and still get plenty of flow with new intex pump

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

I reversed mine, it just looked to close to allow good water flow with it the other way.

[@jackier9654]

I gutted out the pump on my best way skimmer, I’m the new connections will work. As I saw doing this I was still trying to be able to connect the vacuum securely and not do something to mess up my sand filter pump, I think I’ve got it, i decided to look at all the connections for the vacuum when I discovered that both of the hose connections with the threads, threaded perfectly on the top of it! I think it will be perfect!! My only concern is can I keep it attached all the time? Both of the connectors fit the opening is a little smaller though, I’ll be able to put it on only when I vacuum if I have to, but if I can avoid the frustration, well I figured why not. I’m asking are my thoughts correct, if not please let me know, and if you think that leaving it attached would be ok, it all fits perfectly , the filter and basket still fit too,... I’d appreciate your feedback. You are great at explaining things as you go and you don’t talk too much, like I do lol 😂 Thanks

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

I read this like 3 times and I'm just having a tough time visualizing it, sorry! Honestly, it sounds like you've fiddled with it enough so if it makes sense to you, then I'm betting you probably got it right. Good luck, sorry I wasn't more help and thanks for the compliment! I'm a visual person, and when I can't see what someone is explaining it all goes to heck, lol.

[@robd7948]

How much salt did you use to convert the Summer Waves pool over to salt water? We just picked up the an Intex sand filter/salt pump and the fittings you listed. Thank you for any advice/assistance you can offer!

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Hey Rob, I'm just running the sand filter, no salt pump attached. However, that should be fine for you because you'll still use the adapters on the hoses that connect back to the pool. If I remember correctly the sand filter and salt system connect to each other.

[@evettespencer212]

Sounds easy! Thanks

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

You bet!

[@lilnockout5671]

quick question... how did you take the old pump out?

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Either modify it like I did in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haCXiH2sf7l1mtk or pickup a conversion kit adapter: amzn.to/3umVtgi

[@TheJasona4002]

Will your method work on the SFX1500 pump ? I noticed in a previous comment you said you had the SFX1000. Thanks

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Hey Jason - I believe they're the same size connectors so it should work on the 1500 as well. Just get the parts off Amazon, and if it doesn't match up it's an easy return.

[@TheJasona4002]

@@GuidingBoltGaming thank you very much for the response

[@ir9000]

Hi there, I have Summer Waves pool 14x36 2400 gallons. The pump provided was RX600. I bought the Intex 2500 pump. Do you think this same method would help?

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

I'm guessing there's a good chance you'll be able to use the same fittings. It's still going to Summer Waves to Intex Filter which is what I have so chances are they've keep the openings/fittings the same size across models. I'd just order from Amazon, so if you need to return it's no hassle.

[@welldone4645]

What size Intex pump? I have same 14ft. pool I al looking to upgrade to sand filter. Tyia

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

This is the one I have: - amzn.to/2xoaWlE​

[@neftalirivera4930]

great video. Do you have one on how to reverse the motor?

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Here you go, this should be what you're looking for: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haCXiH2sf7l1mtk

[@mitch1078]

Please confirm what size or model Summer Waves pool you have to implement your setup? Thanks!

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Hey Mitch - I have the Summer Waves Elite Frame 14'x42" above ground pool which used the SFX1000 pump.

[@jaronaverett6758]

Question, I just converted my summer wave pool pump to an Intex sand filler. I was wounded what you use to vacuum your pool? I had an adapter for the summer wave pump. Will The adapter still work even though the summer waves pump is no longer working?

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Hey Jaron - I get a ton of questions on this, and it's going to be my top priority once I get the pool up this year. Most likely you're going to want to use the vacuum with the water hose. If you were to use the summer waves vacuum with the Intex pump you may collapse the summer waves tank. What I and others have found is the stock summer waves hose/vacuum can't keep up with the Intex pump and it drains the summer waves tank to fast. There's a few things I'm going to try once the pool is up. 1. Angle the vacuum head so it doesn't lay flat on the pool floor 2. Remove the summer waves pump (if you haven't already) and put an adapter on the bottom of the tank to increase water flow. Right now I have the old pump still in the tank but it's turned off and reversed so the water isn't flowing through it. 3. Remove the plastic + where the Summer Waves tank connects to the Intex hose (again to increase water flow). If none of that does the trick I'll be looking at modifying the vacuum head/hose and where it connects to the top of the summer waves pump tank.

[@lisar.8502]

We tried using the plate that came with the pool and it was a no go. The suction created by the intex pump is too much. We have the 14" pump BTW. It pulled the plastic down so hard, it bent it and there was no seal. We were afraid to damage the skimmer housing. Have a stand alone vacuum but will most likely rig up something to connect a hose directly to the pump.

[@Brookyb318]

If you don’t mind me asking, where did you find your intel sand filter? I’ve searched everywhere and can’t seem to find one less than $400

[@ZaxvidZ]

What is the hose size that came with the Summer Waves pump? 1 1/4?

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

You got it!

[@paultiffanysteele3147]

Hi quick question about your skimmer. Do you happen to have the part number for that? were looking for a replacement skimmer for our 17x52 summer waves pool and cant find the right one.

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Hey Tea - Is this what you're looking for? amzn.to/3cBEz2m The model of this skimmer is SFX1000, but since your pool is bigger I'm guessing you're looking for the SFX1500 which is what I've linked above.

[@papilos80]

Quick question, do you plug both filters in and run them at the same time?

[@papilos80]

plug the power cords is what meant.

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Nope, only use the Intex filter. I have another video where I modify the Summer Waves skimmer pump to help with water flow, but you can also buy an adapter so you don't have to have the old motor taking up space in the tank anymore.

[@sammigrimes9089]

My summer waves pump doesn’t work, can I still do this conversion to the new intex pump? Might be a dumb question, obviously very new to this

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Hey Sammi - You should be able to. Check this video out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haCXiH2sf7l1mtk Basically I just turn the old motor around and don't plug it in. You can also buy an end cap which is listed in that video if you want to completely remove the old motor.

[@jackier9654]

If I put on a plunger value, how would I connect my hose to vacuum it, with the skimmer being bypassed ?

[@jackier9654]

I have an idea, do you think finding a way to connect the vacuum hose to the hole in the bottom of the bypassed skimmer? It’s just w hole at the bottom? And if it will work my question would be, what would be the best thing to use?

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Hey Jackie - So does your original tank have a hole in the bottom as well as the side? Do you have the model so I could dig up a picture of it? If I could see it I could offer a better response.

[@stephenmichaud6317]

I like this channel so I want to show my support with a comment , but this pump stuff is beyond me.

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Lol, yeah sorry, Stephen. Before the channel was primarily gaming I just posted How-To videos of me fixing crap around the house. Just to warn you, you're still going to see them pop up from time to time! I can be a handy nerdy gamer at times. ;)

[@karma4872]

What if we don’t want to use the pump that came with the pool. It no longer works

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

You can just pull the pump and pick up one of these plates to seal the bottom. amzn.to/3yfZdlX

[@karma4872]

@@GuidingBoltGaming here I was stressing too. I have a Bestway Flowclear 58516E 1.5 m 800 gal. What parts needed for that

[@brittanyribbitt7209]

I can’t find the parts list on the comment anywhere. Need help

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Hey Brittany - You may need to click the "show more" link in the description to see the parts list. However, here's what I've linked in the video. Hope it helps! Exactly what I used: 1" Rubber Coupling (you'll need 2) - amzn.to/35YWFZL KLXI Type B Pool Hose Adapters (already 2 in the pack) - amzn.to/3fP60YI

[@chelseagustavson2218]

I can’t see the parts link.

[@GuidingBoltGaming]

Hey Chelsea - Here you go! Exactly what I used: 1" Rubber Coupling (you'll need 2) - amzn.to/35YWFZL KLXI Type B Pool Hose Adapters (already 2 in the pack) - amzn.to/3fP60YI

[@evettespencer212]

@@GuidingBoltGaming Can you buythis is a store? I cant find it and wanted to hook my filter up today

[@evettespencer212]

@@GuidingBoltGaming Is this for salt water or sand filter? please help lol