Convert a Summer Escapes / Pro Series pool to use an Intex sand filter & pump

[eblade21]

[eblade21]

There has been a delay, we are building a patio in the back yard to set the pool up.
FYI , i also tried the following but again did not want to use a screw clamp, but it is a good invention.



Feel free to ask any questions, i have did a lot of research in every aspect for this conversion.

[eblade21]

Update:

As there working on my back yard, I have decided to install a vinyl works safety fence for my summer escapes pool, I understand this will be a bit tedious to accomplish.

I will be updated pictures of the conversion and the fence within 2 weeks, as long as the masonry contractors don't take too many lunch breaks.

[PoolDoc]

Thanks. I hadn't see this, till I was searching for an answer for another poster. I've edited the title, since a lot of "Summer Escapes" pools are being sold as "Pro Series" now, and made this a sticky.

Here are some YouTube videos that may help (I haven't watched them completely yet):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38tsLyvqEe4 (5 min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmCbzQgNMvs (5 min)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrQAcvhKbrU (7 min)

The conversion requires adapters; I believe the first one below is the one you used:

Summer Escapes Skimmer Filter Pump Conversion Kit
GAME 4550 Filter hose Conversion Kit

Another option is to cut in new fittings, and install the Intex pool separately. This gallery illustrates one guy's progress:
https://picasaweb.google.com/1038544...t?noredirect=1

[eblade21]

Thank you so much Pool Doc

The process will begin Saturday, I had order some 2 inch extruded polystyrene for the underside of the pool being it is going on concrete. The plan of attack is to lay the foam down, install the tarp, and begin to assembly the pool. I will post pictures this weekend, i hope i can help someone here one day like everyone has helped me.

[eblade21]

I started the pool, I decided to use Lowes Extruded Polystyrene 3/4 of inch, cut 5 inches completed around my pool with a landscape edging filled with red mulch. See my little helper making the measurements, we will begin erecting the pool Saturday morning, keep you posted.

[eblade21]

Well the pool is full and conversion was successful:

Here are some pics: