Intex Pool Pump Inlet Plug

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This is a compact adapter I designed for use with dual-intakes typically found on modern Intex-style pools. I printed two of these to utilize when disconnecting the pump/filter for maintenance tasks, and so forth. I also plan to employ one to block one inlet while connecting the other to a pool vacuum, thereby increasing suction as vacuums often falter with double-inlet designs - last year I simply covered one with a disposable plastic cup. My previous pool featured only one inlet and one return outlet, but it appears that many pools now come equipped with two smaller inlet hoses that merge into the pump via a "Y" connection, likely for safety reasons. This adapter is specifically designed to fit the smaller inlets.\r\n\r\nUpdate 24-May-19: Added photos. The print quality wasn't ideal due to fast printing speeds, and I could have performed some post-printing touch-ups around the handle part of the adapter, but it functions as intended, so making it visually appealing was not a priority for me in this instance.