Above Ground Pool Waterfall w/ PVC + Intex Sand Filter Install

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Partslist:
1.5" PVC piping
1.5" Cuplers - non-threaded
1.5" Cuplers - Threaded
2" threaded cuplers
Large O-rings
1.5" Elbow fittings
2.5" T fittings
1.5" end cap
Corrugated Plastic
Silicone Greese for o-rings
Silicone Sealant for waterfall
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sand filter
intex pool
stock tank pool
above ground

[tejaspools]

Excellent job you guys. If anyone wants to try this I'd just like to add a piece of advice. Before adding sand to the filter always fill the bottom with water, at least to the top of the laterals (the little legs the vertical pipe in the center is attached to). It prevents the laterals from breaking when pouring in the sand and ensures the sand is distributed evenly across the bottom of the filter. You guys did a great job and you can get away with doing it this way most the time, but its a pain in the ass if something goes wrong. Filling the bottom with water ensures nothing can go wrong.

[darkskinamerican]

I don’t know sh*t about plumbing, in facts I hate pipes, but im doing this! Thank you for the video

[Nck]

This is awesome!! I finished mine about a week ago. Instead of having it so high up and with the pvc pipe so visible, I incorporated it into my deck. You’re neighbor is AWESOME!!!

[HashtagTheKate]

Gotta LOVE that laminar flow! Great project

[sutonholloway]

That's a great neighbor to help you out I need a friend like that

[barbarasmith]

My son & I just finished installing my new sand pump & replacing with pvc & the waterfall like yours! Love it! I'd love to share a pic, not sure how to do that.

[jlbf]

Hands down, best neighbor in the world

[bbsal]

We bought a used metal above ground pool that came with a very huge sand filter about three times bigger than that one, and a one horse Hayward pump. With the right chemicals it keeps our pool super clean and clear all through the summer. And the sand filter is easy to maintain I would highly recommend this to anyone with an above ground pool. I would love to have a waterfall like that on ours!

[blizteredthumbs]

Lol, using the corrugated plastic was genius. Its like the sheets i used to build my wifes green house. It's got a clear material and I'd say 2-3mm square sections all the way over. Great idea.

[renee]

It just took one to think outside the square!! Well done chap!!!

[bobbond]

Love the work and waterfall just amazed how much glue he used on them Holy little.over kill

[fatalisticend]

Been contemplating doing this to my pool for the last 2 yrs but my wife was sort of iffy about the idea. Now I can really sell her in it especially since every pool vac we've tried fails because the lack of pull through those small holes. Note: we bought a Hayward pump after the first yrs water qulaity failure mid summer

[ffigueroamatt]

He's hired.. where can I find him lol

[WolfsDomain]

I'm a 3rd generation plumber / construction worker and your nieghbor really good at what he does . I'm gonna add Y's into the fountian as arms to help hold it up .

[fredygonzalez]

So glad you posted this video just built this whole system for my pool yesterday and added the Hayward in wall skimmer it’s great!!!! Thanks for the video and the idea

[NathanOlsen]

They sell Intex adapters that fit directly to female threaded 1.5". I've used these extensively in my PVC system to make coupling it to the Intex equipment much easier. Finally got all the air leaks out of my system! Zero bubbles in the basket!

[suenorton]

Very cool waterfall! Might have to get one of those sand filters! But, Rob, you may have to install it! Lol

[nativeamericanfeather]

Why couldn't this guy be my neighbor!? Or friend..I need you! Lol great vid. I have a 24 ft long rectangular pool. Had to buy a a sand pump for it & it makes a huge difference! I love your DIY waterfall. Just need Robs help to make it lol

[jig]

That is pretty cool guys. Thanks for sharing.

[defomatt]

Waterfall is a great example of laminar flow