Where are the plunger valves on an Intex pool?
by Leaf Group. Your Intex brand pool comes with two plunger valves that attach to the wall of the pool and to the filter pump hoses. In the open position, the plungers allow water to flow in and out of the pool and through the pump.
How can I Stop my Intex pool from leaking?
Connect the garden hose to a water faucet. Fill the pool above the plunger valve and watch for leaks around the valve area.
Do you have to keep the plunger valve open or closed?
In the open position, the plungers allow water to flow in and out of the pool and through the pump. You must place the pool plunger valve in the closed position when replacing the filter cartridge to avoid draining water from the pool.
How do you remove a plunger from a pool?
Grasp the pool plunger valve union near the wall of the pool where it connects to the strainer connector. Twist the union counterclockwise to release the plunger valve from the side of the pool. Make sure to pull the step washer off the strainer connector threads or from inside the plunger valve and set it aside.
by Leaf Group. Your Intex brand pool comes with two plunger valves that attach to the wall of the pool and to the filter pump hoses. In the open position, the plungers allow water to flow in and out of the pool and through the pump.
Connect the garden hose to a water faucet. Fill the pool above the plunger valve and watch for leaks around the valve area.
What kind of plunger assembly does Intex use?
This allows for easy replacement of pool hoses, filter pumps, chlorine generators or other Intex pool equipment. The Intex 10747 Plunger Valve assemblies include one Step Washer – 10745 and one Hose O-Ring – 10262.
Do you have to have an Intex 2500 pump?
No leaking is a definite requirement with the Intex 2500 pump because of how hard it sucks. Over the last few years I’ve fought with the cheap stock pumps and hoses and almost gave up having a pool. This combination pump and valves has given me back our pool pleasure.
