Intex Pool Ultimate setup 1.5 inch Conversion & Hayward skimmer Installation part 3 Modifications

Setting up an Intex Pool with 1.5-inch fittings and a Hayward skimmer
This is part 3 of my Intex pool 18 x 48 setup and modifications. follow along and see how it turned out.
(NOTE) due to changes in website marketing, some links may not work in the future :(
All Parts used

Hayward Skimmer -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002DPY196/...

Plunger Valves - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EIMRZGS/...

Inlet Strainer & Valve Alternative - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084NXP22C/...

40mm to the 1.5-inch adapter -https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Intex hoses -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00169SN6M/...

1.5-inch PVC T - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KMOQ6ZW/...
Another source-
https://pvcpipesupplies.com/1-1-2-tee...

Intex 3000 GPH Pump -https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q227WP2/...