scooby111 Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 I have an Intex 18' 52" metal above ground pool with a Model 635 pump. I want to connect a solar panel to it. The solar panel has a standard 1.5" connection. I want to use Flexpipe (sometimes known as Tigerflex), which is used in pool and spa installations. But Intex has these threaded connections and kind of a corragated pipe. Has anyone devised a way of connected the Intex pipe to other pipes? I was thinking of cutting into the Intex pipe and getting a solid piece of pipe that will fit into the Intex Pipe on one end and slide the flexpipe on the other end. Then use clamps to hold each pipe in place. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudrider Posted August 22, 2008 Report Share Posted August 22, 2008 the flexpipe can be glued to the rigid connector. clamps might not hold it together. you can try it though and see what happens. post back to let us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Hi Mudrider I found these sites helpful www.poolcentre.com/plumbing_supplies.htm www.lbsgardenwarehouse.co.uk/src/froogle/Hose-Pipe-Fittings-DPTFITTINGS2/ good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacewalker Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Hello, I upgraded to the 4000GPH pump and changed my plunger valves to PVC 1.5 inch ball valves. I modified the valve on one end to accept the screw on Intex hose. I had to use a lathe and remove some material from the PVC fitings. You cant buy anything that will work readily That I know of. I can let you know how I done it if you have access top a lathe. I'm new here so I'm also trying to figure this forum out. uote name='scooby111' date='Aug 15 2008, 11:33 AM' post='59587'] I have an Intex 18' 52" metal above ground pool with a Model 635 pump. I want to connect a solar panel to it. The solar panel has a standard 1.5" connection. I want to use Flexpipe (sometimes known as Tigerflex), which is used in pool and spa installations. But Intex has these threaded connections and kind of a corragated pipe. Has anyone devised a way of connected the Intex pipe to other pipes? I was thinking of cutting into the Intex pipe and getting a solid piece of pipe that will fit into the Intex Pipe on one end and slide the flexpipe on the other end. Then use clamps to hold each pipe in place. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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