Intex Pool Vacuum Instructions Manual

Just bought our second intex and while putting it up realized it was a little different - In order to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act it has 3 holes for the filter system. 2 outlets and 1 inlet. The pump remains the same (with a single inlet and outlet) and you just fork the outlet hose in to 2.No worries putting it together but just realized that when I have to vacuum the pool it will be interesting. Even with the old single outlet, suction was barely usable for the vacuum system. With the reduced suction coming from either of the 2 holes I\'m guessing hooking up the vacuum will be futile.Has anyone else got one of the intex pools with the 3 holes? If so, what are you doing for vacuum? I too am having issues.

Auto Pool Cleaner is a hassle-free solution as it effectively vacuums the entire pool floor automatically. Not suitable for in-ground pools, this pool cleaner was. Intex Pool Vacuum Instructions.Hook up the garden hose to the house spigot. Put the two pieces of the telescoping shaft together by inserting one end into the other and twisting counterclockwise to lock in place.

For one thing my adapters for skimmer and vac don\'t fit the inlets. Another thing is my vac didn\'t come with a skimmer vac body that goes inside the skimmer so I guess it doesn\'t need one.I bought my pool from vminnivations. Only thing I know go do is contact them and see if they can help me find the proper vac and skimmer models for this pool.I\'m confused and frustrated. I\'m thinking it would be better just to get one if those auto vacs or a battery operated vac and that new skim around auto floating skimmer. Seems like it would save a lot of hassle.Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk. The skimmer is connected to one of the suction ports. You can see the other suction port in the top of the 4th photo that has nothing attached.

The blue strainer basket nozzle screws onto the intake strainer inside the pool. BTW that 1-1/4\' pvc pipe elbow press fits onto the blue strainer nozzle.-Updated -you will probably need at least a valve on the bare return jet nozzle as the water will try to take the path of least resistance, making the basket somewhate innefective. Using the valve you can adjust how much water the other intake can take in. The skimmer is connected to one of the suction ports.

You can see the other suction port in the top of the 4th photo that has nothing attached. The blue strainer basket nozzle screws onto the intake strainer inside the pool. BTW that 1-1/4\' pvc pipe elbow press fits onto the blue strainer nozzle.-Updated -you will probably need at least a valve on the bare return jet nozzle as the water will try to take the path of least resistance, making the basket somewhate innefective. Using the valve you can adjust how much water the other intake can take in.

So you mean slightly shut the return valve?Yah I put the skimmer in one of the 2 intakes last night and it did nothing.Sorry about all the questions I\'m just trying to make sure I understand. When I ordered this I thought I was getting one of the older pools with just the usual 2 holes to connect pump. When we were setting up and I saw 3 I was like.uh. So.I also don\'t like the setup.

The valve for the 2 hangs down. I put a container with bricks to keep it from hanging.

They need to make 2 separate valves for each suction,/intake. For the way it is set up now, you\'ll have to open the valve completely at the tee becasue the intex pool only has a valve at the Tee. This is why I plumbed mine with a valve at each of the two supply\'s. Make sure the valve is open all of the way. You might place your hand over the non-skimmer supply to see if it makes the skimmer basket function better. I have to close off my non-skimmer valve about 60-70% to get the basket to work adequately. When running, can you see water moving through the pump basket that is located right in front of the pump?I thought I was getting one of the older pools also until we got it home.The dual is better, once I got it arranged the way I wanted it.

With my setup I can shut the skimmer off while the pump is working, allowing you to clean the grate below the skimmer basket, in case a large leaf plugs it up. For the way it is set up now, you\'ll have to open the valve completely at the tee becasue the intex pool only has a valve at the Tee. This is why I plumbed mine with a valve at each of the two supply\'s. Make sure the valve is open all of the way. You might place your hand over the non-skimmer supply to see if it makes the skimmer basket function better.

I have to close off my non-skimmer valve about 60-70% to get the basket to work adequately. When running, can you see water moving through the pump basket that is located right in front of the pump?I thought I was getting one of the older pools also until we got it home.The dual is better, once I got it arranged the way I wanted it.

With my setup I can shut the skimmer off while the pump is working, allowing you to clean the grate below the skimmer basket, in case a large leaf plugs it up. Closing the valve at the supply tee (on your tub and red stone) will cut the water off from both supplys at the same time and won\'t help your skimmer work. Keep that tee valve open, as well as any valve in the system. Then place your hand over the the other supply/suction port to force the water through the basket. It should work better then.-Updated -What is the pumps rated for. How many gallons per hour (gpm)?I just went out to look at my pool.

You might pinch to hose to restrict flow or put a platic bag in front of the supply without the skimmer. The supply fitting is somewhat large for the average size persons hand to cover up. So you mean slightly shut the return valve?Yah I put the skimmer in one of the 2 intakes last night and it did nothing.Sorry about all the questions I\'m just trying to make sure I understand. When I ordered this I thought I was getting one of the older pools with just the usual 2 holes to connect pump. When we were setting up and I saw 3 I was like.uh. So.I also don\'t like the setup.

The valve for the 2 hangs down. I put a container with bricks to keep it from hanging. They need to make 2 separate valves for each suction,/intake.

Just bought our second intex and while putting it up realized it was a little different - In order to comply with the Virginia Graeme Baker Act it has 3 holes for the filter system. 2 outlets and 1 inlet. The pump remains the same (with a single inlet and outlet) and you just fork the outlet hose in to 2.No worries putting it together but just realized that when I have to vacuum the pool it will be interesting. Even with the old single outlet, suction was barely usable for the vacuum system. With the reduced suction coming from either of the 2 holes I\'m guessing hooking up the vacuum will be futile.Has anyone else got one of the intex pools with the 3 holes? If so, what are you doing for vacuum? I too am having issues.

Auto Pool Cleaner is a hassle-free solution as it effectively vacuums the entire pool floor automatically. Not suitable for in-ground pools, this pool cleaner was. Intex Pool Vacuum Instructions.Hook up the garden hose to the house spigot. Put the two pieces of the telescoping shaft together by inserting one end into the other and twisting counterclockwise to lock in place.

For one thing my adapters for skimmer and vac don\'t fit the inlets. Another thing is my vac didn\'t come with a skimmer vac body that goes inside the skimmer so I guess it doesn\'t need one.I bought my pool from vminnivations. Only thing I know go do is contact them and see if they can help me find the proper vac and skimmer models for this pool.I\'m confused and frustrated. I\'m thinking it would be better just to get one if those auto vacs or a battery operated vac and that new skim around auto floating skimmer. Seems like it would save a lot of hassle.Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk. The skimmer is connected to one of the suction ports. You can see the other suction port in the top of the 4th photo that has nothing attached.

The blue strainer basket nozzle screws onto the intake strainer inside the pool. BTW that 1-1/4\' pvc pipe elbow press fits onto the blue strainer nozzle.-Updated -you will probably need at least a valve on the bare return jet nozzle as the water will try to take the path of least resistance, making the basket somewhate innefective. Using the valve you can adjust how much water the other intake can take in. The skimmer is connected to one of the suction ports.

You can see the other suction port in the top of the 4th photo that has nothing attached. The blue strainer basket nozzle screws onto the intake strainer inside the pool. BTW that 1-1/4\' pvc pipe elbow press fits onto the blue strainer nozzle.-Updated -you will probably need at least a valve on the bare return jet nozzle as the water will try to take the path of least resistance, making the basket somewhate innefective. Using the valve you can adjust how much water the other intake can take in.

So you mean slightly shut the return valve?Yah I put the skimmer in one of the 2 intakes last night and it did nothing.Sorry about all the questions I\'m just trying to make sure I understand. When I ordered this I thought I was getting one of the older pools with just the usual 2 holes to connect pump. When we were setting up and I saw 3 I was like.uh. So.I also don\'t like the setup.

The valve for the 2 hangs down. I put a container with bricks to keep it from hanging.

They need to make 2 separate valves for each suction,/intake. For the way it is set up now, you\'ll have to open the valve completely at the tee becasue the intex pool only has a valve at the Tee. This is why I plumbed mine with a valve at each of the two supply\'s. Make sure the valve is open all of the way. You might place your hand over the non-skimmer supply to see if it makes the skimmer basket function better. I have to close off my non-skimmer valve about 60-70% to get the basket to work adequately. When running, can you see water moving through the pump basket that is located right in front of the pump?I thought I was getting one of the older pools also until we got it home.The dual is better, once I got it arranged the way I wanted it.

With my setup I can shut the skimmer off while the pump is working, allowing you to clean the grate below the skimmer basket, in case a large leaf plugs it up. For the way it is set up now, you\'ll have to open the valve completely at the tee becasue the intex pool only has a valve at the Tee. This is why I plumbed mine with a valve at each of the two supply\'s. Make sure the valve is open all of the way. You might place your hand over the non-skimmer supply to see if it makes the skimmer basket function better.

I have to close off my non-skimmer valve about 60-70% to get the basket to work adequately. When running, can you see water moving through the pump basket that is located right in front of the pump?I thought I was getting one of the older pools also until we got it home.The dual is better, once I got it arranged the way I wanted it.

With my setup I can shut the skimmer off while the pump is working, allowing you to clean the grate below the skimmer basket, in case a large leaf plugs it up. Closing the valve at the supply tee (on your tub and red stone) will cut the water off from both supplys at the same time and won\'t help your skimmer work. Keep that tee valve open, as well as any valve in the system. Then place your hand over the the other supply/suction port to force the water through the basket. It should work better then.-Updated -What is the pumps rated for. How many gallons per hour (gpm)?I just went out to look at my pool.

You might pinch to hose to restrict flow or put a platic bag in front of the supply without the skimmer. The supply fitting is somewhat large for the average size persons hand to cover up. So you mean slightly shut the return valve?Yah I put the skimmer in one of the 2 intakes last night and it did nothing.Sorry about all the questions I\'m just trying to make sure I understand. When I ordered this I thought I was getting one of the older pools with just the usual 2 holes to connect pump. When we were setting up and I saw 3 I was like.uh. So.I also don\'t like the setup.

The valve for the 2 hangs down. I put a container with bricks to keep it from hanging. They need to make 2 separate valves for each suction,/intake.