INTEX POOL SKIMMER - How to set up you above ground pool skimmer and how it works
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- Опубліковано 24 кві 2020
- In this video, I will show you how the Intex Skimmer assembles, and installs, plus I will show you what it will accomplish. You will be amazed and fall in love with your skimmer. It is a vacuum for everything on the surface! Not only is it insanely affordable but it is WORKS! The Intex skimmer is one of the most favorite things we love about our pool. You will feel a huge sense of satisfaction when you see what flys into this thing! Easy to assemble, easy to clean, easy to disassemble, you can't go wrong with this fantastic accessory for your above ground pool.
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Just put one on 26 ft pool works great.Thanks you have helped me out on several pool subjects
VERY NICE!! Make Sure every now and then you remove The Strainer hole basket and make sure nothing is stuck in there. Occasionally it might which reduces suction.
Well I found out I was using this skimmer wrong, thank you made a huge difference
Great! always remember if it rains you may have to slightly raise it to compensate for the extra water going in and occasionally you will have to unscrew the blue adapter and clean the screen where it can get occasionally clogged up. Probably only once every two to three weeks.
Thank you we have an above ground pool and I’m getting more things for it now to keep the pool clean! Thanks
We love cleaning the pool while we are in it. Exercise!
Thank you, you really helped me by showing how to use the little black plastic piece. It really increased the suction.
You're Welcome!!!
Do you putvone of those black plugs under the strainer cap tp shut off the second inlet completely?
@lesliefrost8099 yes we did
Once again he killed it with this awesome how to do vedio! Huge thanks 😊
Thank you again!!
Installed yesterday on a 18x42 intex. Did a great job cleaning surface of pool. Bottom of pool also seemed cleaner today. We had noticed some sand yesterday
Yeah basically the skimmer always does the top but I'll tell you something we learned if you use a net and you're staying in the middle of a pool and you go round and round with the net it will take everything on the bottom and spin it into a spot in the center and then you can pretty much get everything at once with either your a vacuum cleaner Or Annette depending on what kind of debris it is It seems everybody reports a little bit of sand it doesn't really bother us it's that small of an amount
Alright. Thanks for replying. We do have the intex vacuum kit. We are mostly just balancing chemicals right now. Water temp is only around 70. So a little chilly yet.
Add a skimmer sock and it will even catch more items. Did that with mine and I was surprised how much more it catches with sock on. It will catch all the small items that goes past basket holes. Skimmer works great ! Great video :)
Thank you Scott! We do use a pantyhose sock every now and then. I may order an official skimmer sock though, thank you for reminding me.
Tell me, are you putting the sock on the inside, or the outside of the skimmer basket?
@Superman-xr1oh inside
Thank you! I continue to come to your channel for all of my pool questions!
Hey thank you. We appreciate it.
Great help. Also nicely done on the void thank you
Thank you so much! Finally advise that works!!! My pool was almost clean just lots of surface debris and skimming is a pain in the arse!
You're welcome!
Great video.. I love the idea of blocking off one of the hoses.. Well done again.. Cheers!
Glad you enjoyed it and Thanks!
When you block off one of the hoses, does that allow air to your sand filter? If so will it bother it at all? I have the double intakes too just wondering if any issues if your T valve having one hose not have water was okay. Thanks!
Thank your for the link and the great video very detailed and step by step awesome thanks again
Ruben you are very welcome! Thanks for watching. We are all in the pool thing together!!
Thanks. Great video
Oh I forget to mention . When you clean the basket. Look under the blue rim. Sometimes there’s bugs and oils and dust that will get trapped and you may need to wipe it off. I’m glad today I looked under the blue top. The rim was gross from the 6 kids who had sun block on. What came off was under the blue rim. Also I did take the guys advise on pant hose . Should of asked if I need to cut it so the bottom didn’t get caught in skimmer hose lol. I had to remove basket and cut the panty hose wife should of had knee high .:: great video and I’m sure it will help people and show that a simple thing like this will work wonders
Oh yeah we always take our skimmer out weekly sometimes every other two days and wash it off really good with the hose. We don't always use the hose idea just every now and then. We know a Eric Lang are you related to him?
Thanks so much for this video! 🤩
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great review
Thank you!
Thank you, was extremely helpful
You're welcome!
Thank you I am 75 years old and no help from anyone. I hate these two new smaller hole I understand why they had to but I’m too short to reach I have to get in the pool to be able to even be strong enough to take them off to change or clean my filter but this skimmer is life saving and so is capping off the other one. Thank you so much you have made my day going outside to hook up my skimmer
I’m still having problems at first it was going well I was so excited how the bugs were going directly into the skimmer. But then the pump wasn’t pumping so my neighbor put the other brown thing back on and removed the cap. And it started pumping again and working but then the skimmer won’t stay down it keeps popping up out of the water to cause the pump to make a strange noise again. I am truly beginning to feel like an idiot. I use to do all this with no problem and now maybe my age and three strokes have slowed my brain down. I don’t know how but I will conquer this. Thank you
@Lederle104 we are not even sure why the skimmer would pop out. That is very odd. It has never happened to us. We are not sure what you mean by the brown thing. We think you should take the skimmer and parts sell it on eBay or locally at Faceboof market place and get you a Hayward skimmer. A lot less work once installed. Watch our Hayward skimmer video. If you can get someone to do a quick 20 minute set up. You will be happy.
People looking to do this has to come to their REALIZATION that No matter how you decided to do this, whether you buy off-the-shelf skimmer or make your own watching DIY videos like these, YOU NEED STRONG SUCTION at the bottom of your skimmer. That's how any skimmers work; *enough SUCTION to pull water away from your pool.* If you don't have enough suction, then you need to either UPGRADE your main pool pump that can provide strong suction or buy a new and separate pump just for the SKIMMER. So, the skimmer will have strong suction to pull water all on its own. This is usually the issue people have with their skimmers. It's not that your skimmer is designed badly or broken.
This is true
Great idea blocking that off, I probably won't block it off permanently as I have 2 kids, I'd worry about that suction, but I could definitely block it off when the pool isn't in use for that skimmer to do it's job, ours should be arriving tomorrow!
Thanks!
I am not an expert but I don't think the skimmer would be harmful for the kids it's a great skimmer but I can't see it sucking anything over 13oz in there. Although you are the mom so you do what you feel is comfortable. I don't think you will want to keep removing it all the time. We shall see what you end up doing.
The skimmer brings a cap with small hole to use in the other valve.
@@MoverandShaker Maybe she's got really tiny, sub 13oz, children.
The unit heats up fast and is super quiet. It looks fancy ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxl8Od2BvnGbn1ffwqsuFXW0QnmcZgMiVY and can be kept in the living room. It gets hot within a split second of turning on the unit. The build quality is exceptionally good and is safe to be around kids and pets. This one is super quiet and can be kept on while in office meetings, my wife loved it. It shows the temperature right on the unit which is very useful and adding a rotating feature helps to heat up the surrounding, so other people will not fight with you for heat. It is right as described in the description..!! Definitely recommend!!
Great vid looks like I’ll be ordering one of these along with the sand pump.
I did!! But mine brought a gray cap with a small hole to use. I wonder why he's using the black one. I dont know if the pump could get damaged by using the black one.
Where do u get the cap to shutoff the other valve?
mike mixon 3 plugs come with the pool
mike mixon google Intex strainer plugs
Thanks so much. Couldn’t figure out how the little hat fit in the tube hole. Now I know it doesn’t. It sits on top! Great!
You're welcome!!
Wow! I never knew what those "black hats" were for, I just connected the skimmer and it makes a huge difference, also The next time I vacuum it will be easier with more suction. Thank you
That is awesome! Yes, they are "strainer hole plugs" and you will need them also in the winter if you want to keep your water in your pool and keep all of your valves attached like we do. We did not do a winter closing video last year but we will this year. We had great results. Best of luck with your skimmer. It is our favorite pool accessory
Were do you get the black hat?
@@mammacass5311 It has been a few years , but if I remember correctly they came with the pool.
Sandy ok thank you for replying
You can purchase them on Amazon by simply typing in strainer hole plug or Intex strainer hole plug you'll see them pop-up about temp for peace and if you have a Prime Membership you can get free shipping
Thank you so much! That really was so easy to follow - I’ve been struggling and just couldn’t work out what to do when watching other videos on this - but you kept it so simple! It’s EASY 😂🙈🙈 Thank you!! 😃😃
Thanks for the compliment. Keep in mind if you ever had to remove water or if it rains in it and it rises sometimes you might have to adjust it up or down depending on your water level. We Have always been happy with ours. Thanks for watching!
Yes thank you I too struggled
wow big difference looks like.. I have the 18x9x52 and just got the skimmer- everything is just circling around the top not sucking as strong as this... Yet I have the other skimmer open. Maybe i’ll try the hat trick. Will that mess up anything with pressure?? Great vid thanks
Hi. Is this compatible with other above ground pool brands such as Bestway? Thank you.
What did u hook it too inside of wall? I want to add a skimmer to my 10/30 pool but I have a return in my pool & my skimmer & pump are hooked to side of pool & it sucks so how could I make this work?
Awesome...If only Intex videos and manuals were as simple. I just got this skimmer for our Intex 16" Ultra and the manual isn't right...It doesn't talk about the caps, they included an addendum basically to describe the flow reduction adaptor. But as I look at yours and read more online, the black hat is the way to go, I think, unless as you point out this thing fills up and stops and if you have the black hat on ...nothing is flowing, might burn out the pump? Mine is sucking things in with the supplied adaptor, but I'll bet it gets way more suction with the black hat. I was going to cut the pool and use a "real" (Hayward) skimmer as so many have done....but this seems to do the trick! Great video!
Yes, we originally learned about the "black hat" from another Intex Pool Video way, way back when we were first learning about everything. Another viewer told us that we may be harming the pump by using the "black hat" but honestly we have had no trouble as of yet. We would not be able to keep our pool as clean with the supplied flow reduction adaptor (gray hat with the hole) Don't forget every now and then to take off the strainer hole basket and make sure no debris is trapped in there between it and the hose going to the pump. We wanted a Hayward Skimmer as well for better vacuuming options but we have always been too scared.
@@MoverandShaker I actually ordered the swimline version a week ago. I haven't installed yet, but interestingly enough the gasket now comes as 2 pcs...Just got the steps to where they're adequate:)
drive.google.com/file/d/1DGObsAWvI_sqsN9yK1kNBfwHnKqMbJ13/view?usp=sharing
@@shaunieok I would love to see a picture email us moverandshaker10@gmail.com
Just set ours up at 3 o’clock lots of crêpe myrtle petals, and a few pine leaves.
Already? You better get that skimmer going!
Thank you, Maybe i have my skimmer wrong but i have the other suction line with the plug that has the small hole in it. Are you running the stock pump because my skimmer doesn't come close to sucking like that. Thank you!
We never used the plug with the hole in it. we learned early on from other pool owners about the solid one vs the one with the hole in it. Here is the ones I am referring to: amzn.to/42RnKtO. In addition, one of the reasons why it works so good is because we have a 3000 GPH 16" pump so that really helps as well. Here is one like ours - amzn.to/3JcoJOc.
what size pump are you using? I have a 3/4hp and its not much suction. It'sd pulling in some but the blue floaty thing doesnt get sucked down like yours.
We have the same pump. Sounds like you need to re adjust. The white basket further into the water, so the blue thing will float.
Thank you great video . Buying a new intel skimmer for this ur wanted make sure it will work w are Coleman pool.
Not sure if that would work Because one of the fittings screws in. I would suggest Going to intex.com looking up the skimmer Manual and taking a look at the parts list To see if the parts would be interchangeable With the Coleman pool. Most people prefer to cut the pool to install a Hayward outboard skimmer. That is another idea.
Thank you yes I did buy one an there’s a video on how to hook up to Coleman pool thx again
This save pool lives lol
It does and there is nothing like the afternoon sun shining down on this pool.
How does it affect the pressure of your pump by leaving it blocked off all the time on that one outlet? I know when I hooked up my skimmer it caused my pressure to drop having the other side capped off.
It has not seemed to affect our pump at all by having the one Inlet capped off it provides better suction for the skimmer.
If you take a look at the parts reference guide on page 6 of the pool manual it shows that part number 11 which is called the strainer hole plug does indeed go into one or the other inlets. If we were to remove the strainer hole plug our skimmer would not work anywhere near as powerful as it does.
@@MoverandShaker i love this video and im definitely a fan of your channel I've liked and subscribed our intex 16×48 ultra xtr has been up now for two weeks i have the 2100 gph sand filter/ pump that came with pool basically same set up as you as far as one outlet dual inlets how much was the skimmer i like the suction power with plugging the second outlet I've been skimming by hand like crazy because my neighbor has a huge tree with the whirly bird or so called helicopter leaves landing in pool. Did you order online and i might have missed the price THANKS!!
@@iamkazie9401 I have seen the skimmer from 19.00 to 45.00 on Walmart.com Different sellers on there. A lot of resellers or dealers have jacked up all the pool supplies and equipment right now because this is the season when they make the money. Thanks for liking my channel. We are working on two new videos shortly. Two new topics. Also, I actually enjoy use a hand held skimmer net while be in the pool, I find it good exercise and kind of therapeutic. Last summer I was even diving underwater to skim stuff on the bottom. I have a good time cleaning even in the pool. I got me some flippers, and goggles I get into it. lol...you gotta have fun!!!!
Where did you get the hat for your other inlet? I have a terrible 1200gph cartridge filter and it doesnt do very well with this skimmer for me. I tried upgrading to a sand filter but they're sold out everywhere.
For a pump, Try looking locally like Craigslist, Offer Up or Let Go because we sold our cartridge pump in the first few days online and then we purchased a nice sand pump but at only 2 months old my husband wanted to upgrade that too because my husband wanted a bigger one.
There may be a gently used one out there. It doesn't have to be Intex but if it does you may get lucky finding one. Also, try the pool stores and make sure you go to the Google shopping tab when you are looking for pool pumps that way it pulls up all possibilities that you may not be seeing.
The black hat came from the pool , although you can order them offline everywhere under the name strainer hole plug. The light gray one called a flow reduction adapter with the hole in it comes from the skimmer package. Some folks prefer to put less stress on their pump using the light gray one with the hole in it. We have not had any problem using the black hat since last July.
So I got the skimmer, set it up, my worries that the 12 inch sand filter wasn't strong enough are resolved. Its works great. One issue, I noticed, 2 days in a row now, when I wake up, the clear leaf catch canister on pump is half full with air. before, I didnt have a single drop of air. The air appears to be trickling down from the inlet that I used the hat stopper to block off. This skimmer came with a white rubber hat stopper that has a hole in it. I guess they want some flow to come down but mine is causing air. Should I use one of the black solid ones? Its possible the clamp got loose.
Everything sounds awesome. And yes we use the black stopper and have never used the Gray one with the hole in it we very rarely have to let the air out of the basket
Do you keep the pool on filter or recirculating? If you use that top hat thing while on filter doesn't that block it from filtering the water? Thanks!
1. Filter 2. It does not block it from filtering because we have the poolside skimmer that is attached to an open suction that has no black hat and that actually creates better suction for the skimmer by having the top hat on the left inlet.
Great thank you!
Hooked mine up same way, not getting near the amouny of suction that you are. Did you buy a better pump than the one that came stock?
Yes. We bought a 16" inch 3000 GPH. Which is way more than you would need for our size. We just wanted to upgrade to have the nicest possible model we could for the 18 x 52
I just got mine ! And I’m completely new to this but In what pump cycle did you put the filter pump on ? And do you open the hoses of the pump ?
So you just got your new skimmer, sounds great as far as the pump question I don't understand your question, have you seen our pump video? ua-cam.com/video/mvGjE1jsdPI/v-deo.html
Estefania Saquisili if you mean the six way valve, it should be on filter setting
Does the other one that you blocked does it unscrew too or do you need a screw driver to remove
it comes with a set screw, but we never used the screw because you really don't need it. when you want to unscrew it, you simply unscrew it. So yes, it does unscrew.
So helpful!! Are you supposed to keep the skimmer on/attached 24/7?
Yes it stays on but that is a good question. If it's in your way you may want to consider watching our Hayward Skimmer video. We just changed over.
Hello love video my prob is my pump seems to work harder and fill with air. I’ve tried weighting the skim down so stays level and use clamps on ends of hoses nothing helps. It works but Have to let air out of pump frequently. I have intex 2500 gph cartridge pump with one suction blocked off on a 12’x36” bestway pool. I’ve ck hose for leaks is brand new Any ideas?
I am really not understanding why you are having the air in the pump problem. I am not too familiar with cartridge pumps but for our sand pump, you do have to burp the air out when you are doing any kind maintenance with the pump or attaching or detaching say the pool vac, but your skimmers white base always needs to be under the water level in order to be floating and working properly. If your adding any extra water, or it rains a lot or even if the sun is depleting water you always want to make sure that you keep that water basket under the water level.
This maybe a dumb question but we are new at owning a pool ! Do you keep the skimmer going all day ? Thanks!
The skimmer runs when the pump runs so whatever your normal operating time is for the pump in your manual. Every now and then remove it and spray it off inside and out. lotions will get under the rim and sometimes a few pieces of debris will get stuck in the strainer hole basket.
Are you connecting it to the part that puts water back into the pool from the other filter?
No, we didn't... we connected this skimmer to the farthest right hole on the pool.
I agree connect to suction end but if you block the other end that goes back in the pool with the bung where does the water go ?
I am not sure what you are describing. The water flows into the skimmer and down the hose and into the pump. The other outlet is blocked with the a strainer hole plug which improves the skimmer suction dramatically. Then about 7 feet away to the left is the INLET .
I have the 1500 gph pump and with the skimmer hooked up it's not getting enough water in it but without it it works fine. Any suggestions?
without what? I am not understanding?
Would you recommend blocking the extra valve with the black or grey plug? And why?
Yes, because it gives more suction power to this particular skimmer. We used the black plug that doesn't have a hole in it for that.
does it move up and down with the level of the water in case there is a lot of evaporation?
Hi yes the skimmer does need to be adjusted if there is a seriously heavy rain or if you have 2 backwash. So yes you have to adjust it Up or down. Evaporation has never been an issue for us.
Ok I bought this thought it was a floating thing that catches and when I open box , it had everything . And in one night it cleaned the garbage that floated on top and then it even held the smallest things until filter got it. Now I planned to get a 3/4 hp pump for pool. We got the 12x24 and I just don’t think the pump that came with it cleans well and would use more energy to filter keeping it on at longer hours than a bigger pump . The way. This skimmer works I feel sorry for any creature that would be floating on the water . It already traps them when they get caught but more sucking power . And it was just 20 bucks at a pool store so it could be even cheaper on Amazon or a wall mart. But very worth it
Congratulations everything sounds great yes there are little things about the pool that mean the most and the skimmer is definitely one of my favourite things about our pool. Keep in mind if you backwash or if it rains you make small heights and or lowering adjustments as needed.
As far as the pump goes I completely understand we also took the pump that came with the pool and we sold it right away on offer up. A better pump makes all the difference in having a cleaner pool and a pump with better filtration that overall just makes perfect sense all the way around.
What pool pump do you use? Mine does not have enough suction to have to skimmer work appropriately.
This is our current pump pictured on this link > amzn.to/3yEifzC but you don't even need a 16" / 3000 GPH, your skimmer requires a minimum flow rate of 800 GPH, The pump we had a before was a 12"/1600 GPH pump and it still did a great job skimming but right now the 12" amzn.to/3e3FAmL is almost the same prices as the 16" so you might as well get the bigger one if you are thinking of upgrading. I am sure if you wanted to upgrade your pump would sell fast locally on any of the local sales app or FB marketplace. amzn.to/3e3FAmL
I have to mess with the second inlet to get my flow right. I cut a small hole in mine so my pump wasn't starving for water. Also I backflush every couple days to help out the flow.
Very interesting. Yes sometimes you do have to customize what is right for you. We haven't had those issues as of yet.
hello! and thx for the video:) I have the skimmer and never used it on our previous pool (also an intex), but this year we upgraded to the intex xtr 16x48 (with the the sand filter pump) so I was dying to break it out and finally get some help w the skimming. ANYWAY my question is this: I found a strainer hole plug that's white with a small hole in the tip of it...any idea on what its for?? I'm afraid that I'm mixing up what parts came w the skimmer with maybe something else. I've tried looking up parts lists for this thing and don't see the hole plug (with a hole in it) anywhere. Obviously it's to decrease the water coming into a line...but when is that necessary? I'm usually great w the pool but this piece has me stumped!
I think that piece may have come with the Pool And I can check the pool book and the skimmer book because I have them but right now I'm out in the middle of the yard but We have never used it that piece ever.
@@MoverandShaker okay. That helps! I won't worry about it. Thank you kindly for the quick response 🙏❤ from one weekend warrior to another ✌
My pool is with the two holes intake and the other. How and where do I connect this skimmer?
Every pool brand and skimmer brand is different in terms of how or where you would install your skimmer. if you don't have an Intex pool like ours I would consult the skimmer manual for guidance. If you don't have it you can find it by looking on Intex.com and finding the product page for this skimmer and download the manual from that page.
The black hats come with the pool. I keep the old ones cause it’s good to have a few extra. I use two to plug the extra hole on both the inside and outside of the pool. Then when it’s time to clean the pump filter, I turn off the pump and reach inside the pool and unscrew the plastic strainer outlet cover and put a plug there, then go to the inlet hole and reach inside the pool and unscrew that cap and put a plug there. Then you can unscrew the top of the pump and remove the filter and replace it with a clean one. Put the top back on the pump then remove the black hat plugs from the inlet and outlet before you turn the pump back on!
Great tip! We currently have all four plugged in inside and out. We have a Hayward Skimmer now . (See video)
Hi great video, i was wandering if you upgraded your pomp or is the home that came with the pool?
same *
This pump did not come with the pool. The pool came with a cartridge style filter pump. We sold that and purchased this one.
Is it going to overwork the pump wit less volume going from pool to pump?
Yes ..if his pump is high performance he will have to allow some suction through the plugged side
How far below the water level do you hang the stationary basket?
The skimmer's opening is right above the surface but a hairline. The water flows over the opening and debris just collects in the circle and gets sucked in. It even works to collect suntan lotions in one place. We keep a scumbug in the pool too. It collects oils and dirt as well.
Great video, but I have some questions.
I am assuming you can't use this with a cover on the pool. I keep mine covered most of the time because we have a lot of trees. also, mine tends to lean a little to one side and I have tried to adjust it to stay level but nothing seems to work. Not sure how to use this skimmer when the solar cover is on. Unless I disconnect the skimmer and only use it when I want to use the pool. seems like a pain in the butt.
Your skimmer is leaning ? Water levels checked? Clamped on straight and tight? Yes, you can only cover your pool when the skimmer is not running only. The solar cover can always be used with a skimmer simply by folding it back a bit and yes it does get in the way. I am not sure if you know this, but we switched to the Hayward skimmer after 3 seasons. We have a video about it. We always loved the Intex skimmer but we finally switched. We sold ours on eBay. We never had anything bad to say about it however the Hayward is even better!
Outstanding. I cant wait. Im worried though, cause I have the 12 inch sand filter. Yours looks bigger. Even blocking 1 of the inlets, I hope it will have enough suction.
We actually had a 12 inch pump to begin with. We just upgraded but honestly we already had enough pump power they were just having a saltwater pump combo deal at the time. You will be fine!!!
@Mover and Shaker , Thank you so much! Love this channel, your humility cant mask your skills! You know your stuff and your property is beautiful.. One thing I noticed, your links in the description are off, they go to random videos. I have to manually search the the desired video from your channels search section.
Do you use the intex original pump cause yours looks powerful
No this is not the original pump that we had in our initial video. The one you see is an upgrade. The original pump was 2700 GPH this one is 3000 GPH
Have you had any issues with the skimmer not staying clamped to the frame?
Mine keeps falling into the pool no matter how tight i tighten the clamps.
No. We have never had this happen in three years, although we eventually switched to the outbound Hayward skimmer (see video) did you buy it new?
Hello I have a 24×52 with a 12 in sand filter my liner only has 2 holes one for suction and one to push the water back out
Will this work with my 2 hose system
Do I just unscrew my one suction filter valve and plug the skimmer in that hole ?
It sounds like you have a different brand pool. We are only familiar with Intex but it sounds like you need an outboard skimmer like the Hayward skimmer that way it only uses one hole. The 12" pump sounds kind of small for your capacity. We have a 16". Check out our Hayward skimmer video as we starting using that at the end of last season and are very happy with it.
Can this work with a bestway pool?
Hi hope you’re well. I just purchase one and was not getting lots of suction. Do you think is because I did block the other part with back hat?
The GPH of your pump is definitely important but also the white canister should be underwater in the blue canister floating at the top and the black hat makes the suction better so it's not anything to do with the black hat
I purchase ultra intex pool, this past July. Maybe I need to check the white basket. Thank you so much.
@@catricarrion5305 Yes anytime you may backwash and lose water or have to add water, always make sure your skimmer basket adjusts with your water level. The white skimmer basket being under the water level is crucial so that the light blue inner part can rise up to the surface and do it's thing like you see in the video.
Hi there… my pool where it intakes doesn’t screw in the screen plug it’s just a push in… so I can’t use this right???
I'm sorry I don't understand.
Great video! I just got mine and will be hooking it up tomorrow. Thank you, this helps so much!
Thank you. Always remember if you backwash or it rains a lot sometimes you may need to make an adjustment, just so that the white canister sits below the water and the blue center floats up. Good luck! I think you will love it!!
working great on a coleman pool
Awesome. You do have to adjust the level every now and then to accommodate backwashing or excessive rains but overall, we loved it. We recently moved to a Hayward Skimmer, and we have videos on that, but we ran the Intex for three years. Both are great.
What do you blank the other port b with that plug that cones with pool?
Strainer Hole Plug. amzn.to/2VINb3V The skimmer comes with a light gray one with a hole in it. We use these strainer hole plugs in the winter when we drain the water and take all the hoses off and also in Port B to increase suction on the skimmer side.
Our pool only has one inlet and outlet hole. Would it work to put this on our outlet even if there isn't another one?
Yes we only use one outlet and inlet the other 1 is plugged on ours. The skimmer capabilities are definitely based on how powerful your pump is
This skimmer works great, i have one. Question, i had to change pools for this year but the top metal tube (where the skimmer clamps to) is not flat and not round. Because of this, the skimmer will not sit right. Anyone run into this and what did you do to make an adjustment to make it work? Thank you!
We have never had an issue Attaching our skimmer to the top metal support On the intex round pool. Are you referring to a new pool brand that you are using?;
Im having such a hard time with my skimmer to work. I have suction but when I connect the skimmer hose it stops suctioning. Hope you get this.
No it doesn't make sense because you have to have the hose connected in order to have suction at all. Are you using you strainer hole plug on the inside of the pool under the strainer basket (cover) ? your pump has to have at least 800 GPH capabilities but the more GPH the better it works.
Question: before you called the second skimmer hole and added the attached skimmer did the other plate skimmer have much suction? Mine was the pits so I upgraded the filter and still not much suction. I’m going to try and cap it to see if that helps.
I am not sure what you are asking however, we have always had the strainer hole plug in the middle hole (left outlet) it does make all the difference. Occassionally unscrew the skimmer hose from inside the pool to make sure nothing is caught in the outlet. That can affect your pressure and suction of the skimmer.
@@descendantoffools9767 Interesting information you have to offer. we have not experienced any problems with our 2nd suction being covered with the strainer hole plug at all. The pump works great and does not have diminished power at all. We have been covering our suction line with a strainer hole plug since last summer. It came with the pool and the skimmer comes with one also.
@@MoverandShaker Yes, the pump wouldn't have diminished power, it can pull all the water it needs from 1 suction line or 2. If the skimmer basket gets full and you only have 1 active suction line, your pump will lose prime. That's where the ball valve suggestion comes in, not necessary just an idea. I was in the inground pool construction industry for about 20 years and it's fun watching some of these videos just to see how the mfrs are designing the above ground pool equipment. One thing I have noticed, they use very cheap flex hoses. If you want a more durable hose, go to a pool store and get regular vacuum hose. It's way thicker. It will have a hose cuff on each end that you can cut off and then you'll have to hose to use for all your connections.
What about gnats and bugs? Will it catch those or will they slip past to hose?
Not sure about nets but we can say a catch as flies mosquitoes and Beatles and some bees. Most of our surface stuff that it doesn't get we'll get with our little net we do that when we 1st get in the pool
How did you get that on your railing if its not round i have an ultra xtr pool snd it wont fit I’ve contacted intex and they dont have the part
All the parts that come with the Intex skimmer allow for easy hook up to the pool. We also have the Ultra XTR pool. It is an arm part in the entire kit... 10520, 10521, 11502 etc.. of course they have it, it is in the Intex Skimmer package when you buy it and it does fit. If woukd not fit we would have returned in years ago. Ultimately we switched to Hayward
Did the skimmer come with the hose and the threaded piece to connect to the inside holes for the pool ? My pool done have threads just a hole
You are talking about the threaded strainer connector. That piece does not come with the skimmer. It came with the intex pool. Try finding the Intex threaded strainer connector on Amazon or eBay. It will fit up to 1.25 . The other piece is called a Hose Adaptor B and that part does come wit the skimmer. So it's a two part configuration. The strainer connector goes on first the hose adaptor second.
Tyvm sir 👍
@@adenrios423 You're welcome. The "Mrs"
This skimmer seemed like magic when I first installed on our Intex 24 ft pool with Intex sand filter. It was sucking so much stuff in that I started using the filter sock to keep the line to the filter unplugged. Recently, the little handle on the basket broke, which makes it hard to empty/clean without getting a bunch of stuff back in the pool. I rigged up a little handle using a plastic zip tie. I feel like it should still work the same, but something is off. It's not pulling big leaves in like it used to, just the small bugs and fine stuff. Any ideas?
Ours broke too,, we didn't rig it up.. Tips...Always adjust the height according water levels edge after backwashing or a rain. Unscrew the strainer hole basket screen, and clean all debris out of there at least once a week. It can even obstruct the water flowing back out of that hose. Make sure you Backwash when it's time. Good luck.
@@MoverandShaker Thanks! It's really a great product so I hope I can figure it out. I'll try adjusting the level and backwashing. It's been a while since I did that.
@@marystukenholtz8890 and taking off the strainer hole basket to see what's possibly stuck in there. We are doing an example of this in a pool tips video this week.
Amazon has just the baskets
I’m also in Chesapeake, Indian River area. 😊 your videos have been so helpful! Quick question- how did you add your CYA? Did you use the skimmer?
Oh very cool. Welcome Neighbor. No you put it in a bucket of WARM Water (like a Home Depot Bucket) and stir it until it dissolves as good as you can get it to then go around the pool in pour in it as you walk around. Generally, you'll need to add 1lb of cyanuric acid to raise the level by 10ppm per 10,000 gallons of water. It still won't dissolve so after you drop it all in, you have to go around the pool for like 20 to 30 minutes gently rubbing that remaining powder with a pool brush on a long pole. It takes a little time but you can swim in your pool within 20 to 30 minutes of adding cyanuric acid. Make sure you have the pump on when you add it so that it mixes in the water.
@@MoverandShaker thanks for the quick response. 😊 I’ve been stirring it around in a bucket full of warm water for 2 days & it still isn’t totally dissolved! I was afraid to dump it in the pool so wanted to see if anyone tried putting it through the skimmer. I feel better now that it didn’t melt a hole through your liner, lol. We have the exact same pool too so I love seeing these videos. Keep posting! 😊
what size is your pump? I have an 18 ft pool and I am not getting any suction I am wondering if the 1500 pump is just not strong enough
16 " 3000 GPH We used to have a 2000 GPH. BACKWASH CHECK HOSES FOR BLOCKAGE and check the small gray strainer basket on the inside of the pool because things do get stuck in there if you unscrew it.
When I try blocking off the extra valve it seems like it puts too much pull on the pump and makes it sound different. I’m worried it’s going to wear the pump out if I kept it like that for too long. I tried the one with the hole and the regular black plug. Also seems to reduce the amount of water pushed back into the pool? But without blocking off that valve there’s barely any suction.
You do whatever makes you feel comfortable we've never run our pump without the skimmer. The strainer whole plug if you'll notice in the diagram is part of the assembly so it's meant to be in that valve.
Do you always keep the black top hat on the other valve or only when you use the skimmer?
I do the same thing he does with the black cap. It creates more suction for the skimmer
@@TheJasona4002 do you leave the black cap on all of the time?
@@tinabelfield3745 I keep the cap on only when I have the skimmer hooked up which for me is most of the season. I don't have a super powerful filter pump so by doing that it does help create suction. Hope that helps
Yes we do.
Our hose that comes with the skimmer crushes on itself? Do I need to get a stronger hose or is that another issue?
I'm not sure what you could possibly mean. We used only the hoses that came with the skimmer and nothing else with no problems.
Where you get the black rubber
Piece and where would I get it
Can you please tell me how to remove the outlet grid!? You just screwed it off but our won’t turn so we can replace the grid with the hose adapter this skimmer came with, please help.
We have both tried to figure out what you're thinking about. Is this "grid" on the inside (strainer hole basket? ) small gray pieces with holes? Or are you talking about the outside? And which hose? The skimme r hose?
@@MoverandShaker it’s called the Intex 11072 Strainer Grid for 1-1/4" Fitting according to Amazon, it’s the part of the pool you twisted off before attaching the skimmer
If i am understanding correctly That part that you're referring to had to be installed after you set the pool up so I'm unable to help you figure out how to get something undone that you guys tightened Without being there. But i can tell you There are 2 screws in that part if you notice
@@MoverandShaker no I guess it just looks like that part, but no screw holes. It’s the part you remove 10 seconds into your video. You just seem to unscrew it, but ours won’t unscrew without a little force and the outside piece starting to leak rapidly. Without removing this piece idk how to stretch this skimmer.
Yeah right, with the stock filter!!! Talk about your upgraded filter please.
Not sure what you are asking. This is a skimmer video. You mentioned a stock filter in your comment. Our prepackaged pool stock filter was the paper cartridge filter. We sold it right out of the box. The make videos on that type if you are interested.
Bout to order that skimmer, just 1 question. Got an intex sand filter, but the pool is a coleman, not sure what adapter to buy for oulet B, ( inside of pool) so to screw on the hose from skimmer ??? Help a brother out please.
We are not knowledgeable about coleman pools (yet) unfortunately because we only have had an intex, and you would not be the 1st person who has asked us about common Coleman questions. We wish we could be more help, but we just don't know without seeing something at the least.
@@MoverandShaker thanks for ur response, much appreciated. I was able to figure it out. FYI, si ya know if somebody else asks, that little filter piece, that comes w/ the coleman pool ,on inside of pool, has a little screw,when taken out, removes cover and leaves threads that hose adapter end of skimmer simply screws on.
Do you remove it when you are done cleaning the pool? It just seems so big to keep on the pool
It stays in there. It really doesn't get in the way at all. A Hayward skimmer would be an alternative. We have a video on that as well.
I really hope you see this!!! I have the same pool except a sand filter. I bought a skimmer also but we have no suction. You hooked yours up turned it and you can see the suction. Ours doesn’t. Can you help?!
What size sand filter do you have? There is a required gph for this skimmer perhaps your sand filter os not powerful enough.
Does it hook to the intake or output
The intake or otherwise referred to as the suction side
Hello.great video can i asl wich type of sandfilter you got
16" PUMP INTEX MODEL NUMBER - SF60110-2 IT'S THIS ONE at this link but when we purchased it didn't have cleaner combo purchase required. amzn.to/3w3ePYK
@@MoverandShaker oh thanks for the fast response thank you
Will this work if I have the basic pool pump that came with the pool?
Basic
You are not going to get a lot of suction with the cartridge filter pump but they have three GPH levels so if you have the better model it would work o.k. as long as you install the black strainer hole plug as shown in the video and by the way The Intex skimmer requires an Intex Filter Pump with a minimum flow rate of 800 gallons per hour (3.0 m3/hr) so I think you are good.
I've used this for a week and it works very well. what I don't like is that I have to put my hand into all the beetles and June bugs that still float at the top so I can grab my handle. I need to put some kind on lanyard on the skimmer handle.
I understand your point about not wanting to touch all the beetles, june bugs, mosquitos or anything else. That is something no one has brought up yet but a very good thing to consider.
My biggest complaint. I CANNOT stick my hand in that basket. I always wait for my husband. I wish the handle were placed differently. I'm going to get me a long pair of tongs 😂
@@autumnweaver6616 Oddly enough it's never bothered me. I guess because when I am in the pool I am saving so many of those beetles or ladybugs tha I just became used to touching them even if it is quick and fast. LOL They do make this OFF bug spray that you can spray your lawn with that I am getting ready to use. Perhaps that will cut down on some of those mosquitos too and baby bees and whatever else.
Do you think this would be a good investment for a 10x30 metal frame pool? I’m planning to upgrade my pump because of the low suction and pressure.
Definitely!!! It keeps bugs. Pinestraw, little leaves and suntan lotion off of the surface of your pool. It works great! We have always been happy with it. If you add or drain water or backwash it needs a little adjusting every now and then heightwise.
@@MoverandShaker I have the stock filter and pump it came with, the 325 gph one.. I’ll probably have to upgrade to the 1000 one so the suction will work properly. What do you think?
It requires a minimum 800 GPA but I would not expect to see it work as great as our example until you upgrade but it will help you out quite a bit!
I have a question: Will it mix my chemicals around just as the strainer does? Also, will it ruin my pump if I block the hole for more suction.
Yes and no it won't.
Does the skimmer come with the connecting hose?
Yes, it does. I apologize for the delay.
I have a question, my pool only have 2 holes. One is for the water to go to the pump and the other brings back the water. My question is does the skimmer hose goes in the same hole that sucks the water out od the pool to the pump and filter ? Thanks
My pool only has 2 holes also :(
The answer is yes!
Thanks for this vid.. I bought the walmart version and think I need to take it back as it doesn't seem to reach as low in the water. Where can i get one of those plug caps from?
The skimmer should be adjustable are you saying the Walmart version is not adjustable? The black hat can be purchased on intex.com and Amazon (Strainer hole plug) they come with the pool usually in the box but you can buy them online
@@MoverandShaker thanks, it is adjustable but i can just get the bucket itself under the water on the last cple notches which its no longer stable at that point. I do in fact think i have a grey plug from the box. So you take the cage off and put the plug in right there correct?
@@Miguel-fx5ih Raise your water level?
I'm sorry I never saw your second response until today when another viewer mentioned raising your water level but you've probably already returned your Walmart skimmer by now but yes if you have your skimmer on the lowest level and the center of the skimmer is not popping up and floating then you need to raise your water level just a tad and yes under the cage that would be where your plugs would go
I’m setting mine up now and it’s 11:39pm lol but just curious, instead of blocking the one off, why not hang 2 skimmers? I mean there not expensive, I’m putting 2 on a 32’X16’X52” intex
Well thanks for the suggestion. We have upgraded since this video to a Hayward Outboard skimmer, and we love it. amzn.to/3OKmBQA We also made a video on it.
Love is skimmer work on a 18 by 48 Above ground pool I have the Best way flow, clear 1500 gallons. Sand filter by used filter balls. Someone said you can only use this on a 1000 or less.
Hello. We read your question a few times. We aren't sure what you meant? can you let us know? Thanks !