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Upgrade Intex Pool Pump & Valves | 1.25 to 1.5 Conversion | Krystal Clear 2500 gph

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The Nifty Nester

The Nifty Nester

Күн бұрын

Before I could upgrade my Intex pool pump I had to convert the inlet and outlet valves from 1.25 to 1.5 inch to fit the larger hoses that the Krystal Clear 2500 gph pump requires. If you have a Bestway, Coleman, Summer Waves or Intex above ground pool similar to mine you can follow these steps to upgrade your pump and valves.
Keep in mind, you have to cut the pool liner to upgrade the inlet valve. Doing this will likely void any warranty/return policy you might have on your pool. Do this at your own risk.
For more videos like this one, check out my entire "Intex Easy Set Pool" playlist right here: • INTEX Above Ground Pools
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Supplies Used:
Intex C2500 GPH Pump (comes w/ 1 1/2" inlet jet): amzn.to/3BAP6K6 *AF
Intex Inlet Jet 1 1/2" (If needing to buy it by itself): amzn.to/3MjtLKJ *AF
Intex Plunger Valve (fits 1 1/2" hose to the 1 1/2" inlet jet): amzn.to/3PLGeW9 *AF
Intex Dual Split Hose Plunger Valve (fits two 1 1/4" hoses to 1 1/2" hose): amzn.to/3v9O0Bl *AF
X-acto knife: amzn.to/3Lacu4n *AF
Petroleum Jelly: amzn.to/3U2lHQ9 *AF
Ink Pen
Other Items I Use With My Pool:
Type B Filter Replacements: amzn.to/3RBZAyD *AF
Intex pool skimmer: amzn.to/3O7pYhr *AF
Pool Socks 30 pack: amzn.to/3xEqLB1 *AF
Aqua EZ Pool Vacuum: amzn.to/3QBj30T *AF
The Pool I Have:
Intex Easy Set Pool 15ft x 48in: amzn.to/3jqlB3d *AF
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
0:10 Pump Supplies
0:25 Disassemble Old Inlet
0:54 Tracing Inlet Hole
1:19 Cutting Inlet Hole
1:44 Install New Inlet
2:10 Inlet Plunger Valve
2:27 Install T-Joint Plunger Valve
2:52 Connect Hoses
3:33 Prime/Start Pump
3:53 Operating/Cleaning Pump
4:21 2500 gph vs 1000 gph Review
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@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
Check out my "Intex Easy Set Pool A To Z" playlist here to see all of my pool tips and upgrades! 😍 kzfaq.info/sun/PLwZvriAUeKYqpT2fNq9KNcpUfZrvNNwcp
@debraking2531
@debraking2531 2 ай бұрын
Where did you get your pump at can you send a link please
@franny5295
@franny5295 Жыл бұрын
I was scared to mess with my pool. If you notice this video being played over and over again it's probably me. I ordered exactly what you said to get too 😏 I'm excited...
@Nene-nj2ls
@Nene-nj2ls 3 ай бұрын
Hey, what do I need? A joint? I bought the same filter but shes using things I don't have in kit.ty
@butterfly8464
@butterfly8464 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! One of the absolute BEST instructional videos I’ve ever watched.
@tomford1915
@tomford1915 Ай бұрын
This has been one of the most helpful posts I didn’t need to change all of the adjustments but it was very helpful thanks 😬👍🏽👍🏽
@tliberato808
@tliberato808 12 күн бұрын
Your tutorial made it so easy to upgrade. Thank you for your time & effort creating this video!
@medabee1322
@medabee1322 2 ай бұрын
This is the best instructional video on here I honestly wanted to just throw everything away I was so frustrated thank you
@wiztribe
@wiztribe Ай бұрын
THANK YOU for this VERY informative & helpful video. It’s Clear you did ALOT of research to ensure a clear clean pool! As did I until I stumbled across this Vid! Thanks so VERY much! We have just purchased our upgrade pool pump to the same as yours, Intex 2500 pump. From the pump that came with our Coleman Power Steel Frame 16x14x46 above ground pool. This is our 3rd year with this pool which IS amazing quality it’s the pump. Last year we upgraded to a 1500 pump that stated it would do the trick and it did NOT. So now we stepped up to the 2500 hoping for same, similar results you’ve had. We also followed with upgrading the t- connector and that other piece. We trusted and just did, hence not sure what it’s called. We found the waterfall on discount for a third less , & went that root. Hoping you caught a deal for it as well, can’t be 20.00.
@cherylh5706
@cherylh5706 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the list of items to shop for! I don't know why I need a T connection but the items are on the way because I'm sure it will come in handy. Guessing it's for the skimmer and/or a vacuum. If it wasn't for you I wouldn't know how to set up my pump every year.
@3ngi_n33r
@3ngi_n33r 16 күн бұрын
You’re probably the first person I’ve seen use grease on any rubber. Right on. 👍
@user-bn7bb1hw6r
@user-bn7bb1hw6r 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining without 20 minutes of idle chatter.
@paulkorman399
@paulkorman399 21 күн бұрын
Awesome good job😊putting my new 15 by 48 up monday.cant wait.i bought that pump and all connections.hope I don't screw up the cutting part.lol.thanks for posting.
@terrym.6829
@terrym.6829 Ай бұрын
Thank you Very Very much. Great video and exactly what I needed to see to know what to do. Very informative and easy to understand. Thanks and enjoy your summer 😊
@MrDoubtful42069
@MrDoubtful42069 2 ай бұрын
If anyone is scared to cut the holes in your liner, or just plain confused. He has a link to the adapters you screw onto this pump so the smaller tubes would fit to it. I went that route and is working perfectly fine with much more pressure than the 1000GPH pump that comes with my pool
@AStettner
@AStettner Ай бұрын
Can you share the adapter name and where you found it?
@CKMONIZ33
@CKMONIZ33 Ай бұрын
@@AStettneryes I was hoping to have that link as well. I don’t want to cut my liner.
@JanetRDZ1129
@JanetRDZ1129 5 күн бұрын
Thank you !! 😅
@MrDoubtful42069
@MrDoubtful42069 5 күн бұрын
@@AStettner I shared below
@MrDoubtful42069
@MrDoubtful42069 5 күн бұрын
@@AStettner 4 Pack Pool Hose Adapter Pool Pump Hose Connector Type A Replacement Hoses Adapter with Clamp Washer for Intex 1.5/1.25 Inch Pumps Hoses Threaded Connection Pumps Above Ground Pool Accessories
@ShawandaGreen-xq8xx
@ShawandaGreen-xq8xx 12 күн бұрын
This is the best video by far 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼thank you soooooo much
@prentiscarter6944
@prentiscarter6944 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😢 I was having so many issues, and your video was actually the only video that helped me get a better understanding of what I needed to do. 😊😊
@almacastillo7815
@almacastillo7815 Ай бұрын
Very helpful video!!! Thank you!
@Sta541
@Sta541 Ай бұрын
Thank you thank you! I'm a single mom with no handy man like skills. In fact, I have whatever would be the opposite of those skills 😂anyway, this video helped me connect my sand filter pump to my 15' by 36" inch easy set pool. I was completely lost before that 😂
@Bennysnamehere
@Bennysnamehere Жыл бұрын
Great video and thank you!!!
@bjluna78
@bjluna78 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I upgraded my pump today and this video made it easy for me. Thanks again.
@exadepecu
@exadepecu Жыл бұрын
Great video
@robmazzitelli
@robmazzitelli Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I used your provided links to order the valves.
@user-wu9jy1rx2h
@user-wu9jy1rx2h Жыл бұрын
Really easy to understand video. Thank you! You made changing out my new filter so easy!
@cajunasian240
@cajunasian240 Жыл бұрын
Yes, thank you!!
@wiztribe
@wiztribe Ай бұрын
Update- I stand corrected. The waterfall I stated I located on sale/ at a lower cost is NOT the same brand! Looks the exact same. Clearly there IS a difference. So went with the same brand you have here! Had come bk and correct my comment. Thanks again- so very much.
@bugcoppock3910
@bugcoppock3910 3 ай бұрын
You are a rock star... Thank you for explaining so well how to do this.
@megalou6567
@megalou6567 Жыл бұрын
Best video on here for this pump!!
@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@megalou6567
@megalou6567 Жыл бұрын
@@TheNiftyNester your welcome !
@suzbone
@suzbone 11 ай бұрын
​@@megalou6567I totally agree!!!
@sabrinastripling8326
@sabrinastripling8326 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing the detailed video and all items needed to fulfill this very impressive and effective upgrade for my pool. I am extremely satisfied. You are awesome! 😊
@jessicas3231
@jessicas3231 Жыл бұрын
This was so incredibly helpful! Thank you!
@amandafrancois1536
@amandafrancois1536 Жыл бұрын
I definitely needed this video
@ladyoflove7148
@ladyoflove7148 11 ай бұрын
I just added this pump to my pool setup, and i was wondering if it's normal for the pump to be a little warm, not like overheating hot but definitely quite warm.. Im a furst time pool owner and the small pump that came with my pool just wasn't cutting it.. Thank you for the video, really gave me the information i needed to properly install the new pump..
@Superman-xr1oh
@Superman-xr1oh 3 ай бұрын
I have this same pump and skimmer and I still have to plug one of the inlets to give the skimmer enough suction.
@shahadalkhajeh
@shahadalkhajeh 2 ай бұрын
hello ,, I have purchased this pump few days ago & came to your video .. the pump is not working or to be exact it is week & does not take the water from the pool .. I filled the pump with water then turned on the pump & have tried to put the pump in many levels & distances from the pool .. the pool that I have does not have holes in it and cannot cut holes as well as the walls have fibers to make it stand .. do you have any advise?
@justbeth82
@justbeth82 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I just upgraded my pump today and I was kinda scared to cut the hole but it wasn’t bad honestly.
@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! It's definitely scary. It's an expensive mistake if anything goes wrong, but I agree, it really isn't that bad. It's a pretty easy alteration to make. I'm glad this was helpful and that it turned out well for you!
@slasiek1
@slasiek1 Жыл бұрын
How do you set up the timer mine keeps going all the time
@andrewa71315
@andrewa71315 Жыл бұрын
Do I have to install that plunger value with the air valve
@rawbee360
@rawbee360 3 ай бұрын
Gave me some new ideas solved the problem I'm having a no nonsense tutorial this was awesome
@laquitaspearman7235
@laquitaspearman7235 22 күн бұрын
Hello, What if I don’t want to cut a hole in my pool. What can I do?
@aviedw1
@aviedw1 Жыл бұрын
This video was very helpful. Thank you.
@MrSonofagun45
@MrSonofagun45 3 ай бұрын
Just what I needed. Thanks!
@theresavaccaro694
@theresavaccaro694 11 ай бұрын
Thanks SO much for this tutorial!!
@Binbader653
@Binbader653 5 ай бұрын
My pool has only 2 input to place the hoses so can I buy this pump???
@sarotekeyan649
@sarotekeyan649 Жыл бұрын
Is the new pump louder than the original?
@Spookymamaa
@Spookymamaa Жыл бұрын
Is the pool made to be cut for a bigger pump??
@coolhandluke8443
@coolhandluke8443 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful, thank you!
@user-rz2gn9wr9y
@user-rz2gn9wr9y Жыл бұрын
Hi where is the link for the pump and valves
@integralpix
@integralpix 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for this!
@lynseyhubbard6316
@lynseyhubbard6316 2 ай бұрын
This worked soooo well and you explained it sooo well! Thank you sooooo much for this video!!!!!!!!!
@heathernichols5006
@heathernichols5006 Жыл бұрын
What size is that Grey nut
@Spookymamaa
@Spookymamaa Жыл бұрын
I bought this pump, and all of a sudden it has low pressure now. I cleaned the filter but still not a lot of water pressure.. it’s annoying
@Dblacqman747
@Dblacqman747 Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks 🎉
@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thank you!!!
@FRANKITOROD
@FRANKITOROD 2 ай бұрын
Donde puedo encontrar las mangueras
@Janaesolts42
@Janaesolts42 Жыл бұрын
You can put the inlet valve that high on a pool? I currently have a bestway brown basket weave pool and my original inlets are way lower and My outlet is high so I'm so confused
@justbeth82
@justbeth82 Жыл бұрын
She cut the outlet valve but nothing was moved
@akat32928
@akat32928 Жыл бұрын
I have a 15x42 pool with ring top. It came with a 1000gph pump, and I want to connect a 1500gph pump. Pool is a bestway, can't cut pool to change fitting. How can I use new fittings and attach to bigger pump? Or can I? I thought about using bicycle inter tube for hose.
@justbeth82
@justbeth82 Жыл бұрын
You can buy an adapter
@mere_logic
@mere_logic Жыл бұрын
After hours and hours of searching I found a video that makes sense. Thanks for clear instructions. It helped tremendously for a first time second hand pool owner!!
@P0ssibly420
@P0ssibly420 Жыл бұрын
I kept wondering where those pieces were wish the pump company would of told me something
@synogeek
@synogeek Жыл бұрын
Hi there. Thank you for sharing this video. Can you please provide the link for the 1.50 new fitting?
@markstewart3627
@markstewart3627 Жыл бұрын
Yeah there is no link to the larger union adapter. Pretty much the main point of the video 🤦🏻‍♂️
@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
Sorry for any confusion! The 1 1/2" inlet jet that you need comes with the pump. I mentioned that in the video but might not have made that clear enough. The pump doesn't come with the inlet plunger valve or the t- joint plunger valve, which are both linked in the description. I did go ahead and add a link for the inlet jet by itself in case you happened to get a pump that didn't come with it. I don't know if some of them come without it or not, but the one I ordered did.
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN Жыл бұрын
Your pool has two inlet valves as well. Did you need to order 2 an cut 2 holes? Also, did you need to order a new water return nozzle?
@claudiaesquivel1553
@claudiaesquivel1553 Жыл бұрын
@kastnerr
@kastnerr Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't use the petroleum jelly it will breakdown rubber. Use silicone or a non oil based grease.
@Nene-nj2ls
@Nene-nj2ls 3 ай бұрын
I cant find t joint on Amazon. Please help..lol ty
@bretbatten-wp8kk
@bretbatten-wp8kk Жыл бұрын
Did you replace the two intake hoses to 1.5 aswell. Or did you leave them 1.25?
@bettybarry
@bettybarry Жыл бұрын
She left them alone and just used a adapter T joint valve.
@ndagle
@ndagle Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nonya13
@nonya13 3 ай бұрын
I know this is a year old so you might not be looking at comments, but i will be trying to replace the jet soon. I have a round XTR 15x48 pool that I'm doing upgrades this summer. I'm making it a salt water pool with sand pump and I'm going to add the skimmer in your other video and now the Jet since the jet came with my sand pump salt water chlorinator. Good idea on the petroleum jelly.
@Superman-xr1oh
@Superman-xr1oh 11 ай бұрын
If you have the Easy Set 18 x 48, you DO NOT need to to cut any holes or buy any adapters. The 2500 pump will work with all existing connectors and connections. The smaller easy set pools use a smaller pump, so you need the adapter to make this work.
@user-rz2gn9wr9y
@user-rz2gn9wr9y Жыл бұрын
Can I use the adapter to the inlet valve
@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you mean using an adapter so that you can keep the smaller inlet valve and not have to install the larger inlet valve? I wondered the same thing and looked into it before hooking up the larger pump. The smaller inlet valve is rated for a lower GPH pump. The stronger pump pushes more water per hour than the smaller inlet can pass. That builds up pressure and puts stress on the pump. That being said, I've seen a couple people use an adapter, I just don't have any idea how much of a difference the bigger pump actually makes when using the smaller inlet nozzle or if it l lowers the life span of the pump.
@bradbjitsu
@bradbjitsu Жыл бұрын
Is the plunger valve needed?
@yezkaholic
@yezkaholic Жыл бұрын
That's my question why not just use it with the thread adapter
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN Жыл бұрын
So did the pump come with the water retun nozzle?
@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
Yes, the pump I upgraded to comes with the return nozzle. I don't know if all pump models come with the inlet nozzle, so you might just check the content list if you buy a different model of pump.
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN Жыл бұрын
I'm going to order the in-text 1500ghp pump. I don't think it's to different from the 2500ghp model.
@yezkaholic
@yezkaholic Жыл бұрын
Do you need to replace the valve? Why couldnt you keep using using the old inlet jet?
@mikehubble8976
@mikehubble8976 Жыл бұрын
The old inlet jet is only good for 1000gph. To take advantage of the new 2500gph flowrate, you want to install the bigger 2.5"inlet or there is no real point of buying the bigger system..
@yezkaholic
@yezkaholic Жыл бұрын
@@mikehubble8976 I really didn't feel like cutting my pool 😒 I'll try with 1.25
@Superman-xr1oh
@Superman-xr1oh 11 ай бұрын
Why did you have to convert the valves and hoses? It's weird, because I just bought an Easy Set 18 x 48 and it came with the plunger valve and t-joint valve. I wonder if Intex started including those with the Easy Set pools now. Also, why did you cut your pool liner? You could've just bought the 1.25 to 1.5 inch adapter from Intex instead.
@DGsKattKatt
@DGsKattKatt Жыл бұрын
I have this pump and it's not doing a good job. It doesn't even look like it's pumping water. I'm going nuts trying to fix this issue!🤦🏿‍♀️😤
@Superman-xr1oh
@Superman-xr1oh 3 ай бұрын
A sand filter is better.
@wampuskatlove1450
@wampuskatlove1450 2 ай бұрын
Not only is a sand filter better, but the pool comes with a stopper that you can plug off the farthest Outlet and not even use it and do what she did to both sides because you're not going to have the right suction doing it like that, especially when you go to vacuum. If you get a sand pump, it should come with these attachments for inlet and outlet. And doing this to both sides makes for the same flow rate and allows you to attach the skimmer basket, which with the sand pump makes keeping water clean SO much easier bc it grabs everything from the top before it sinks to the bottom.
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN Жыл бұрын
What if my pool has to water inlet spots that connect to a splitter ?
@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
Can I ask which pool you have? That might help me figure out what your setup is and how to make it work for you.
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN Жыл бұрын
@@TheNiftyNester yes please! It's the summer waves quick set 14' x 36" with the rx600 pump. It has 2 intake nozzles and one outflow.
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN
@TFP_knoxx_on_FN Жыл бұрын
?
@scottsymonds1950
@scottsymonds1950 Жыл бұрын
parts list?
@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
Everything from this video is listed in the description box. If there's something you can't find there, let me know. I don't think I left anything out, but mistakes happen.
@shannonlopez136
@shannonlopez136 Ай бұрын
The word pump
@markstewart3627
@markstewart3627 Жыл бұрын
I clicked on all links, non show the 1.5” bulkhead, is that not the point of this video?
@TheNiftyNester
@TheNiftyNester Жыл бұрын
It should come with the larger pump, it came with mine, but I went ahead and added a link for the inlet jet by itself. I didn't think about the fact that everyone might not be buying a pump that comes with that inlet jet.
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