I have a ProSeries pool with the big square hole for the skimmer/pump, how do I convert that to a round hole to accommodate a salt water pump system
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What you need to do is keep the part attached to the wall and remove the motor and filter. You can buy kits that will convert that to a 1 1/2 inch outlet. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TY7S26/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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The attachment hone for the skimmer to the inside of the pool is included. We had trouble with the wall mount fitting because we have the ultra frame pool and the skimmer is really made for the round frame not the the flat frame. We used a half gallon jug filled with sand and hung it on the inside to keep the skimmer from floating up off the wall. Other than that it is ready out of the box.
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There is a threaded hole. I use a Skil buffer so not sure of the size match up
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Should be no problem adding between pool skimmer and pump. May have to pickup PVC fittings (adapters and reducers, etc.)
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Search Amazon for "Pentair 84900300" to see a helpful image. The flat side faces away from the pool (into the skimmer hole). On mine I had to start with the rounded side down to CAREFULLY snap the "hinge" openings down over the pivot pegs on the skimmer body (with the "hinge" end away from the pool). Then CAREFULLY rotate the weir away from the pool, past the top of the skimmer body (tight fit). It ends up with the weir tilted away from the pool with the rounded side "up". The weir is buoyant, so the water rushes shallowly over the rounded side into the skimmer, but it floats enough to keep leaves and bugs from drifting back into the pool if waves are sloshing in and out of the skimmer. Good luck! Bob Search Amazon for "Pentair 84900300" to see a helpful image. The flat side faces away from the pool (into the skimmer hole). On mine I had to start with the rounded side down to CAREFULLY snap the "hinge" openings down over the pivot pegs on the skimmer body (with the "hinge" end away from the pool). Then CAREFULLY rotate the weir away from the pool, past the top of the skimmer body (tight fit). It ends up with the weir tilted away from the pool with the rounded side "up". The weir is buoyant, so the water rushes shallowly over the rounded side into... » Read More Search Amazon for "Pentair 84900300" to see a helpful image. The flat side faces away from the pool (into the skimmer hole). On mine I had to start with the rounded side down to CAREFULLY snap the "hinge" openings down over the pivot pegs on the skimmer body (with the "hinge" end away from the pool). Then CAREFULLY rotate the weir away from the pool, past the top of the skimmer body (tight fit). It ends up with the weir tilted away from the pool with the rounded side "up". The weir is buoyant, so the water rushes shallowly over the rounded side into the skimmer, but it floats enough to keep leaves and bugs from drifting back into the pool if waves are sloshing in and out of the skimmer. Good luck! Bob « Show Less
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I am not sure about a saltwater pump. I know a lot of the debri goes into the vac's filter. I have just the pump that came with the pool. You may want to call Intex.
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You first need to work out the capacity of your pool in gallons.First you need the cubic capacity of the pool. If you have a round pool, as per dimensions 15' Diameter x 3' Deep, the cubic capacity will be 7.5 x 7.5 x 3.142 x 3 = 530.21 cu ft. As there are 5 US gallons in 1cu. ft. the capacity of this size of pool is 2651 gallons.The next thing is how quickly would you want the pool to be recycled through the filter. A rule of thumb may be 3 hours or so. In this case a pump and filter need only be rated for 20 gpm (Allowing for friction losses). Check on your pump and filter gpm rating. Always make sure the filter is large enough to accommodate the pump capacity. You first need to work out the capacity of your pool in gallons.First you need the cubic capacity of the pool. If you have a round pool, as per dimensions 15' Diameter x 3' Deep, the cubic capacity will be 7.5 x 7.5 x 3.142 x 3 = 530.21 cu ft. As there are 5 US gallons in 1cu. ft. the capacity of this size of pool is 2651 gallons.The next thing is how quickly would you want the pool to be recycled through the filter. A rule of thumb may be 3 hours or so. In this case a pump and filter need only be rated for 20 gpm (Allowing for friction losses). Check on your pump and filter gpm... » Read More You first need to work out the capacity of your pool in gallons.First you need the cubic capacity of the pool. If you have a round pool, as per dimensions 15' Diameter x 3' Deep, the cubic capacity will be 7.5 x 7.5 x 3.142 x 3 = 530.21 cu ft. As there are 5 US gallons in 1cu. ft. the capacity of this size of pool is 2651 gallons.The next thing is how quickly would you want the pool to be recycled through the filter. A rule of thumb may be 3 hours or so. In this case a pump and filter need only be rated for 20 gpm (Allowing for friction losses). Check on your pump and filter gpm rating. Always make sure the filter is large enough to accommodate the pump capacity. « Show Less
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We had a foot pump and it was a nightmare! We bought 2 chairs and pumping them both up plus the Ottoman was an extreme amount of work. The hole is the standard size you would find on a blow up pool. It's larger. You can fit the house on it but you have to place it strategically and hold it there. It can be done but I wouldn't recommend it.
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what saltwater system to purchase for a 30 x 54 23,000 gallon above ground pool trying to convert from chlorine to saltwater.
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Hello Alean.I converted mine to a Hayward sand filter. Bought a sfs 2000 pump but decided to go to a larger pump for our 20ft Summer escape. The Summer Escape Skimmer requires an adapter to take the place of the pump but after purchasing both decided to go with the larger Hayward skimmer. That required punching some new holes to mount but sealed without any problems. Hoses, PVC (1 1/2") and a platform for the pump and strainer.P.S. The Hayward Pump/strainer moves twice+ the water as the SFS2000 and uses about the same amount of electricity and can run hours and hours. The sand filter since mid summer 2012 has already paid for itself in the amount of skimmer filters I no longer buy. Hello Alean.I converted mine to a Hayward sand filter. Bought a sfs 2000 pump but decided to go to a larger pump for our 20ft Summer escape. The Summer Escape Skimmer requires an adapter to take the place of the pump but after purchasing both decided to go with the larger Hayward skimmer. That required punching some new holes to mount but sealed without any problems. Hoses, PVC (1 1/2") and a platform for the pump and strainer.P.S. The Hayward Pump/strainer moves twice+ the water as the SFS2000 and uses about the same amount of electricity and can run hours and hours. The... » Read More Hello Alean.I converted mine to a Hayward sand filter. Bought a sfs 2000 pump but decided to go to a larger pump for our 20ft Summer escape. The Summer Escape Skimmer requires an adapter to take the place of the pump but after purchasing both decided to go with the larger Hayward skimmer. That required punching some new holes to mount but sealed without any problems. Hoses, PVC (1 1/2") and a platform for the pump and strainer.P.S. The Hayward Pump/strainer moves twice+ the water as the SFS2000 and uses about the same amount of electricity and can run hours and hours. The sand filter since mid summer 2012 has already paid for itself in the amount of skimmer filters I no longer buy. « Show Less
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As with you the one I got was too small. so I just left the pump that came with pool attached to skimmer and just ran hose from old pump to the basket filter going into the motor on the sand filter and it worked just fine. Until I can find a bigger adapter it works. FYI you do not need to plug in the pump attached to skimmer. Just the motor with the sand filter. Hope this helps
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http://www.pools.com/parts/Hayward-Multiport-1-1-2-1976-to-Current-Side-Mount-Top-Mount_-687According to the parts breakdown it should be the right one.
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I'm sure you could go to your local hardware store an make it work but they sell just the saltwater pumps a swell
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There is a piece you can order from here, or pick up at local pool supply store, that converts the hoses from the larger new size to the older smaller size.
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In the picture you can see a circular disc with a 90 degree elbow. This attaches to your vacuum hose then you feed it though the skimmer door and the suction from the pump will pull the disc into place. I connected a rigid screw in PVC attachment with a rubber gasket all from lowes to my skimmer then back to the sand filter.
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Yes, I had a summer escapes pool and I used a box cutter to enlarge the hole on the liner for the 2" valves to work. Just put the valve up to the liner and trace around the opening of the valve with a black marker to use as a guide and then make the cut around the marked line.
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Hi Linda, sorry I don't have a saltwater pool so I don't know. Possibly checking with Hayward or your local pool company that sells them, they may be able to help you.