Second Filter On Intex Pool

by John
(Leonard, Michigan)

I have in Intex 12 x 24 above ground pool that came with a small filter whose inlet connection is a square opening near the top on one of the sides. This small pump actually mounts there and the return is through a standard 1 1/4 inch tube connection.

A friend gave us a larger filter that I would need to connect to 1 1/2 round connections for both inlet and outlet. Are there hose fittings that I can add to the pool side? I'm thinking I'd also have to add some vinyl in this area for reinforcement.


Hi John. There are fittings called Hayward hose adapters that can be attached to your filter for the purpose of hooking up a couple of different size flex hose. If your filter does not have these you may want to look into getting some. It would probably be the easiest way to do the conversion. That way you might be able to use at least one of the pools existing fittings.

The hose adapters have inch and a half threads which is common for most filters. You could also use inch and a half male adapters and use solid PVC pipe up and over the top of the pool, and back down into the water.

If you have inch and a half threaded fitting in all four places the best setup would be PVC male adapters with flexible PVC pipe.