What does the Intex plunger valve do?

What does the Intex plunger valve do?

The Intex Replacement Plunger Valve set is designed to fit various Intex above ground pools to open or close the flow of water from the pool into the filtration system. This allows for easy replacement of pool hoses, filter pumps, chlorine generators or other Intex pool equipment.

How does a pool plunger valve work?

It is designed to let air into the suction side of the pump (making it loose prime) if the intake gets restricted. This is a safety feature to prevent entrapment. They also let the hoses hang straight down.

Why is my air jet valve leaking?

Leaking is caused when the air jet valve inner seal is broken or dirty due to air pollution. Turn on the pump so that the water will not leak. Unscrew the air jet valve to check if the seal is deformed or missing. Clean the air jet valve with water.

Does Intex Easy Set Pool need a pump?

Intex has two types of swimming pool — Easy Set and Oval Frame — that require an air pump to set up as they feature an inflatable ring on the top edge of the pool. All other types of Intex swimming pools do not require an air pump.

Do I need a plunger valve on my pool?

If, by “plunger valves”, you mean the valves that shut off the water flow from the pool to the filter, then yes you will need something. If you have a cover of some sort that will prevent the flow of water from the pool to the filter, then that should be sufficient for routine filter maintenance issues.

How often should you run your Intex pool pump?

Run your filter pump for at least 12 hours a day, every day. This will make sure all the water in your pool circulates at least once. In an ideal world of bottomless money vaults, you could run your pool pump 24 hours a day, but 12 hours is a good compromise.

Can I use my Intex pool without a filter?

Water flow is crucial to keep your pH, alkalinity and chlorine levels intact, but as important is the filtration process. Without a filter you will only be circulating dead algae, debris and other killed bacteria inside your pools water.

Can a pool valve be repaired?

To repair, you can just buy the new key assembly, already assembled, or you can break down the valve and replace the spring. Then you can pull off the cover, replace the spring, and while you’re in there, replace the stem o-rings too.

Can you replace the plunger valve on an Intex pool?

We know that wear and tear can happen to anything. Even the Intex Plunger Valve for your pool can take a beating from time to time. We carry the Intex Plunger Valve, so you can replace that part when the time comes. This assembly includes a plunger valve, hose o-ring, and step washer.

What is an Intex 10747 plunger valve?

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.

How many gallons of water does an Intex pool pump hold?

Works with the Intex 1500, 2500 and 4000 gallon per hour filtration pumps as well as the Intex Saltwater Chlorinator and Intex 2000 gallon per hour Chlorinator Pump Combo. Replace your old plunger valve (s) or upgrade to the Intex Plunger Valve system, makes changing hoses and pumps a breeze!

Is the Intex 2500 pump any good?

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. I was very hesitant to buy these.