Installing A Skimmer On An Intex Pool
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- čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
- Today I install a skimmer onto my Intex swimming pool. Here is a link to everything that I used in the video. As an amazon affiliate I make a small percentage of qualifying purchases. Thanks for watching and I hope this helps!!
Hayward Skimmer
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Vacuum Hose
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Intex Hose Adapter
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That accent is straight out of Louisiana!! love the video thanks brother.
Lol no problem!
I’ve actually had this skimmer for 2 years & have viewed countless videos but haven’t felt confident until watching your video! Thanks & keep it up!!!!
Glad I could help.
Silicone was needed for mine but after fixing the minor leaks, one of the best accessories I've purchased for my bestway pool.
Ditto, and I'm a 60 yr old single mother. Gonna need someone with stronger NON-arthritic hands, but I can do it now. I've watched lots of videos your seem easiest.
@@deeboe50Why was it leaking?
Well I did this last year and I was gonna trusts cutting the gasket. I liked the idea of sandwiching the with the gaskets still intact. I had no leaks. Just my 2 cents. Great video 🤙
Watched your video two time after having the skimmer in the box for over a years I just put it in this morning and I am happy I did
Followed your instructions and it worked perfectly, I did have to go longer on the screws but once in went to a size up it went together perfectly.
I did mine last year.....I mounted it high so that the top row of screws are thru the double heat welded part of the liner. I wanted the skimmer as high as possible for the water level. I also did NOT split the gasket as many do......no complaints.
It's recommended that you don't go any higher than where the seam starts. That's the way everyone else does it.
Looks like it would create a weak point.
I have one + and one - to say. First the - because not a big deal: why not plug your two outlets prior to disconnecting the two hoses and making a mess? See, no big deal. What IS a big deal is your point about placing the skimmer at the end where the wind blows everything, I think that's Ingenious! I was so caught up on thinking I needed to place the skimmer where the two outlet hoses are and NEVER thought of just running a new vacuum hose around so I THANK YOU FOR THAT GREAT ADVICE! And why was I so nervous about watching you cut your pool? I guess I'm dreading that part but now I know it's not a big deal. I wish you were my neighbor because you really seem like a great guy and I thank you again for this video.
I had to pull the hose off before u could pull the inlets from the inside. Glad I could help!
Do you really have to cut the gasket? I seen a video where they just cut the hole the size of inside of the gasket and placed it around the cut out. So it wasn’t actually in two pieces.
@@MamaJJ79 From what I've learned it's easier and more practical to install the unit THEN cut out the opening because you can't mess it up, it's precise and easy but yes you'd need to simply cut the gasket in half, really easy thou. Leaving the gasket intak and cutting the opening before hand is extremely IFFY at best and you could very easily mess it up and be out on an entire liner.
@@ArchGBUStantonIt appears cutting the gasket in half is a big no no. It's designed the way it is on purpose to create a watertight seal.
It's not "iffy" at all. Take the gasket, tape it onto the pool wall, and then proceed to cut along the inside of the gasket.
As an 'everday man', found your videos as we are learning about the intex pools for the summer and getting ready to buy one. We will go and dig it half way or all the way in with PVC piping, heating and a shed for the pump and filter. Found this really usefull! Thanks for all tips in your vids! Greetings from the Netherlands!
Glad I could help!
There's my man with answers to my questions! You have taught me so much, my Cajun Cousin! Thank you thank you thank you!!
I found a tool at walmart that punches through that liner with ease for @ $4. It's a tire reamer-punch that's part of a kit you get for repairing small lawn mower tires and such. It has a great T handle with a spiral punch reamer.
Good idea!
I just added this skimmer to my Intex pool and cut the gasket in half as shown in video. Tightened all screws super tight short of stripping them and it leaks like crazy!!! I just ordered a new gasket and will be draining pool to below skimmer and properly installing the gasket without cutting it in half. I am hopeful that it will not leak after I finish new install 😬
Just curious, did you drain yours first or did you leave it fill like in this video?
@@stevenweede7184 It had water in it as in the video. I got the new gasket and drained the pool below the bottom of cut out and installed without cutting gasket in half. Still leaked a little though. These skimmers are not really made for soft sided pools. I ended up also using flex tape to seal surrounding area and all is good now. Hope this info helps someone out.
Your voice and accent remind me of my nephews from New Orleans.🙂
After 30 years I just had to tear down and remove my steel wall pool and I’m considering one of these pools for a replacement. For years skimmers were always installed with two separate gaskets without leaks so I don’t see any problem with this technique.
I has never leaked on me.
Awesome video my guy..my takeaway for this video a little less time cleaning and now you got yourself a badass patch if needed.
Hey brother I'm here in Georgia and bought an Intex round 20ft pool a few week ago. The so called filter hoses are ridiculous, like you called them contraption. Bought the Hayward skimmer today and thank God found your video, I need that adapter to go on the pump. Thanks for posting.
Glad I could help!
oo man i was using the flat top screws on the housing, was totally throwing me off. Thanks!
You do NOT have to split the butterfly gasket. Yes, not doing so adds an extra step of taking the skimmer back off to insert the gasket into the hole you cut, but it's better to NOT split it. Makes an impermeable seal.
They don't leak even when they are split. I've had them for years that way.
@@EverydayMan The whole point of that being connected is to have it sit within the cutout of the pool liner and it gets pinched against the pool liner.
@@digitaldizBut if it never leaks, then what does it matter?
@digitaldiz on flexible pool and pond liners it is advised to split the gasket....When you buy jets and even lights..... you get 2 separate gaskets one inside one outside....it should be no different with a skimmer
Had a split gasket for many years till finally the rail pockets started to fray. Not one leak. New pool, getting ready to do it again
Holy jeebus, the insects there are insane!
Yes they are!
I put a sock over the basket so it catches all the fine stuff instead of getting thru to sand filter.
Excellent video. I havent installed mine and had a completely different idea of how to install it. But now im rethinking of the placement and not as stressed about the install. Im also thunking of doing mostly PVC pipe since ive seen a few complaints of the hoses getting brittle and breaking. Nit aure if the movement from the pool would wreak too much havoc on PVC or not. Thanks for the video!!
do not cut the gasket in half!!!!!!! in outside of full pool hold gasket againist a full pool and trace with a market the cutout of where you want your skimmer.
To much room for error for me to do it that way.
@Everyday Man I get it, liked the video
I agree to not cut the gasket in half. It’s a butterfly gasket. I get it, it’s “easier” to cut it in half, but you’re much more likely to get a leak.
@@JennErmyMedia no leaking for years.
@@jarhiker1I've seen plenty of other videos where it was done the same way as in this video. No leaks...
Really great job on this video. Perfectly explained, lots of detail and solid tips. Thank you!
Thanks! Nice video! I'm doing this now in mid May, 24.
I love how your wife turns away right at 15:00. We know she's laughing!😂😂
Lol
How many times have I seen folks cutting the gasket 🤷♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️ noooooo
It’s designed that way for a reason.
1, drain pool to desired level,
2,offer the template up to the pool, draw round, then cut out.
3, insert rubber/ silicone gasket snug fit it on the inside & outside.
4, Pearce the holes where screws will fit.
5, offer up the appropriate parts and screw together.
Once compleat attach hose to pump, securely fit.
6, refill pool to correct level, turn on pump
Job done NO cutting of gasket required 👍
Cutting the gasket works too lol
@@EverydayMan maybe so, but its unnecessary time wasted.😁
Thank you. I was wondering why he did it that way...I worry telling people to do it this way is making a simple installation a lot more difficult and leaves potential for a bad outcome.
Awesome videos over the Intex pools and accessories, thank you!! Do you have, or would you do, a video over your maintenance routine and any chemicals you use?
I don't use chemicals. Just the salt.
@@EverydayManSalt water pools still use chlorine, just less of it.
It's actually a big misconception that saltwater pools don't use any chemicals. I don't know where that idea comes from. If you have high levels of minerals, alkalinity, pH, etc, you need to use chemicals to fix it.
Saltwater pools aren't chemical free by any stretch.
@@Superman-xr1oh I understand that the chlorine generator creates chlorine. I dont add any chemicals to the pool. Just salt.
Well done thanks for the information.
Great job!!
Great video!
Hey man, you installed that skimmer right across that seem. There was no problem? You weren't scared of that issue? Didn't look like you were. Well my cajun friend, I am. I'm gunna do it, but damn I'm hesitant. The two pieces of canvas sure is tight and don't come together. Shits tight. My kit came with two gaskets and doesn't need cutting. Water is drained down bout 10 inches. I'm out here just north of Scott, duson area in the country.
This is the 3rd pool that I put a skimmer on the seem. It has never been an issue. I want my water level as high as possible.
Hey hows it going.i just installed my big mouth skimmer. Had my wife hold it and make surer the gasket stayedbin place. I used a drill for the holes.
Tightened screws seqiuenciealt
thanks for the help
Thanx from 🇩🇰
Might want to watch Green Acre Homestead. He shows how to do this easily without cutting that gasket.
Ever seen one for a round pool? I’ve got a 20’x54” round Intex. Would LOVE to get rid of that stupid double suction hose setup. BTW, great video!
It will work on a round pool. Thanks.
Yes my neighbor cut one into his round pool
Watched again. The holes ended up right in the seem?
Yes, they are in the seam
Don’t think that will be an issue? I just bought one and debating on going where you did to just below seam
@@rhuff78 it isn't an issue.
@@EverydayManCool I just bought one today and going to install here soon
nice video thank you
Ok. Thanks a lot man. I am doing it right now.. i put a lil lube on the screws and prescrewed and removed so they wont be to hard to screw them. Again thanks.
Where you live in louisiana?
Bayou Gauche
Hi was wondering how you shut your skimmer off? Like how do you do anything with your pump without a shut off valve on the hose for the skimmer?
I ise a bathtub stopper in the skimmer.
Thank you and a question is it better to cut the hole before filling the pool or do it while the water in the pool is filled because seems like it maybe leak did u have any leaks after doing it the way u installed it
I would rather do it with water in it to make sure it's pulled tight as it will be.
Wouldnt it be easier to put the plugs in before you disconnect your hoses?
@@hehatemefrisbee no, a part has to be removed from the inside after the hose clamp is removed.
Did you eliminate one of the inlets and use the skimmer as your single inlet ? Or did you put a t fitting In and run the skimmer and the regular inlet same time ?
Got blocked both inlets
I show it in the video.
After years of having put the skimmer through the pool liner, would you do the same thing?
can the blue hose be attached to the pump with the intex shut off valve instead of the adapter you used? just to have the option of shutting water flow to the pump if necessary?
You can connect the straight fitting to the vavle.
Anyway how to protect the liner from the top without using a cover as it’s used all year long.
So I'm an idiot and put the skimmer way too low. It doesn't collect anything on the surface as it's below the water. Any suggestions on how to fix this? I need to go up about 1-1.5 inches. I suppose I can drain the water a bit, but then I would running my pool at a shallower height (not optimal). Can you patch a skimmer hole of that size successfully? I have no issues with putting the skimmer in another location altogether; but the skimmer hole is a big area to patch.
I have no idea. Maybe you could make a window with plexiglass and screw it to the side. Just thinking outside the box. Lol
My husband did the same thing. What did you end up doing to fix it?
Thanks perfect timing! Lol
It's definitely that time😁
@@EverydayMan hey I don’t no if u done it but I hooked the skimmer up and if u change a change hoses out and buy a 3 way piece u can run your system to where ur skimmer works and u have two return jets shooting into the pool instead of one that’s what I did I can send u a video if you don’t get what I’m meaning
@curtisnelson7765 I get it. Not a bad idea.
I see u send me the waterfall information but the connection to it like the inverter to switch it
I did a video on it.
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I have a 12 x 9 pool the jet can I install the skimmer on the same end as the jet or do I separate it on the other side
Cuz the other side is where the ladder goes
I like to put a little distance between mine. But you should do what u need for your setup.
Hi were do u get the output Water inverter from Iam trying to get one can not find it anywhere to switch to the water fall nice set up
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It looks like you put the top of the skimmer above the little above the pool wall seam, and i was wondering if that has given you any trouble or leaked any.
No it hasn't.
@@EverydayMan ok thanks for responding. Ive had the same pool set-up for over 6 years. Finally replacing it with a new one. Preciate it
Hello, i saw your video, awesome, i live in the Netherlands, and when it is spring then we build te swimmingpool Ultra XTR Frame 488 x 122 cm, every year, but is it smart to build in a skimmer, because the next time we have to mount it, but i think itts stretch a bit further...
Just wait till it's full. It will be stretcded.
18:45 Wow what is that waterfall looking thing? Does it add air to the pool and cool it off?
It's an intex waterfall. Here is a video I did on it.
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Have you had any issues where you get the low salt indicator? I have added salt and cleaned the cells but my pump will run for about 30mins then the low salt will turn on and shut off my chlorinator.
I have had one of the cells go bad and that's what it did.
I got the 24ft round intex. Looking into buying the hayward skimmer. Would you recommend going from the 1.25in hoses to 2inch?
It wouldn't hurt
im curious about the lip in the inner diameter of the outter trim ring with cutting the hole in the liner.
im not sure what you mean.
@@EverydayMan the was a slight lip on the inner diameter of the trim piecs (inerior of the pool side) right where u cut the liner. BUT i just went for it and di what you did and it worked out perfectly!
@@EverydayMan i used a bigger diameter hose like you did and now i am getting a ton of air in the line through the pum. I first was just using the 2 little hoses that came with the pool and the crapy pump. and it was smooth but didnt have the pulling power. but no air.
So you screwed into the double heated seam and cut it? I want to bring my skimmer that high too. Any issues with that a year later?
No issues
Is the suction as strong as it would be with shorter hose compared to that long one
Yes
Ciao..nel taglio hai tagliato anche un parte del liner saldato o sei stato sotto la linea di saldatura? Io sono indeciso se fare questo lavoro sulla mia piscina in quanto il livello dell'acqua di solito è proprio sotto la linea di saldatura e penso che lo skimmer fisso a parete rimarrebbe completamente sommerso.. al momento uso quello interno flottante. Grazie ciao
Ho tagliato il rivestimento saldato per mantenere il livello dell'acqua il più alto possibile.
I have a 12x 24 intex pool, decided to put in a wide mouth skimmer. Everything went good, decided to put it on opposite side of pump, cut the hole got skimmer installed, turn on pump, it says code 90, low flow. So we unhooked it hooked the old skimmer up, runs fine, but now I have a hole cut in my pool with a skimmer I can't use. Location is very important. I am really sick about this, don't know how to fix the huge hole in pool.
Do u have a vacuum hose that is big enough? I've never had that issue. I've done this to 3 of my.pools already.
Yes, hose is long enough, just my sand filter pump is not big enough to suction water from other side of pool. If I had cut hole closer to pump, it probably would have been fine. Just wonder if that size hole can be patched, any suggestions on what I can do to fix this. Help!
@@raynabean620 do you have the original pump for the pool hooked up? I read a lot of reviews as well as have a friend with a 32x16 Intex and the original pump and filter is just too small. I purchased a larger pump and filter knowing I was going with saltwater and needed the extra flow anyways. I am just about to fill the pool, so this may all be invalid since I haven't personally used the setup I have purchased, but just an idea.
@@Mr__Allen yes it's the original pump, I think it's 1/4 hp. I was thinking I needed a bigger pump also. Thank you for the suggestion.
Hello , just installed my skimmer . It’s making my pressure to my filter go up and down. Do I need to put less water or more?
@arieldelarosa6582 the water needs to be above the middle screw on the skimmer.
@@EverydayMan sadly we keep purchasing hoses and they r leaking from the slimmer for some reason :/
what are the differences of this wide mouth one and the smaller one you had on the old pool as far as performance? Do you think this one skims better?
It's hard to say. A smaller opening makes more velocity but the bigger one has more surface area. I like the bigger one.
We installed Hayward skimmer, but the pump skimmer has a lot of air then it will completely empty the water. Any idea of what could be going on? Thank you for your help.
Your pulling air in somewhere. Tighten all your fittings.
Hello, I’m in south Louisiana as well. We have been researching the intex 32’x16’x52” and best way 31’4”x16’x52”. In your opinion , which do you think is better for our area?
I've only used intex, can't speak on best way.
Oh okay, thank you!
I have a question, I’m also in South Louisiana we live on the bayou side and my yard is NOT even at all we bought an Intex 32’x16’x52” last summer and got busy so we didn’t put it up well we started putting it up and I have a sand filter it’s not saltwater but I do not have a skimmer can you tell me what size I need for my pool?
There is only one Hayward above ground pool skimmer. You can get it with or without the wide mouth attachment.
@@EverydayMan thanks so much for your help!
Hi!
Can i have some update on how the wall skimmer works since to you installed it?
How long is it installed and is there any leak are damages on the liner with time?
Thanks a lot 🙏
Fab
Wouldn't have a pool without it!! I've done it to 2 other pools before. Never had an issue.
@@EverydayMan Thank you so much 🙏
I am thinking of cutting a piece of the same liner and glue it same size of the skimmer before screwing and cutting the liner to reinforce. What do you think about it?
@fabthieb idont think it would hurt anything, but it isn't needed in my opion. Those liners are pretty tough. But if you have the extra material go for it.
@@EverydayMan I might go for it as they do too reinforce the holes as well. Thanks again for your prompt reply 🙏
Where did you get the straight connector that you use to connect hose to the front of the pump?
Amazon.
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Thank you. I just looked and saw you had links posted for it after I asked🤦♂️😅
How was is going through the thicker part of the heat weld?
No leaking? Im just about to do this...nervous wreck 😂😂
You have to if you want to keep your water level high. no leaking.
I figured it would be bad to cut through the top stitching or the heat weld as you call it. Do you feel your pools integrity is compromised?@@EverydayMan
@@mattluongo7763 no.
Any issues with leaking because you cut at the seam? I’ve seen videos where they said you have to cut below the seam.
No leaks.
Yea I screwed up the first time I installed one. Did not notice the v split and had it on the inside only. I cut it before adding water and cut to the inside area of the skimmer. I do not cut the gasket but then feed it over the edges and it stays put.
Instead of slicing the gasket in half , what if you bought a extra gasket, one on the inside and one on the outside of the pool !
I'm sure that would work.
you don't cut the gasket, the liner sits inside the gasket after you cut the hole on the liner, you need to put a skimmer sock.
I wont cut the hole until my skimmer is mounted. Less room for mistakes.
Do you live in Texas by chance? Only reason i ask is because i see all the love bugs and we had them BAD when i used to live in texas 😁
Louisiana
My husband installed ours too deep. Do you have a recommendation for closing the initial hole and reinstalling?
No, I sure don't. I haven't tried to patch a hole that big.
@@EverydayMan thanks for the response. I'll let you know what he comes up with 😭
@EverydayMan you had mentioned plexiglass to someone, well we decided to try it. Used the skimmer gasket and a replacement face plate, plexiglass cut to size and sandwiched it. It works beautifully. Now my son has a window in the pool haha.
@@jessicamellet3685 that's great. I remember thinking that it wouldn't be any different than a skimmer being there!
I am looking at doing this, but would it be a bad idea to add a second pump just for the skimmer? That might help with low flow issues with the salt machine. Thoughts?
I'm sure you could. You can't filter a pool too much.
I did everything how you did. But now my filter is not pumping correctly. I have a big pump 3,000 gph Intex pump
Make sure your water level is high enough and check for leaks.
There is no leaks and my water is high enough
The water wasn’t high enough
It’s good now
Sux you can fill up the pool all the way though. Because the skimmer won’t work
@ Everyday Man What size intex pool do you have ?
12 x 24
Hello- where did you get your ladder?
It came with the pool.
How did you close off your inlet holes
The pool vame with black plugs.
I just ordered a new liner I have the 24x12 pool the same one you have I noticed my inlet holes area like a soft rubber will the two black plug work if I plug them into the soft inlet holes everyday man
@@curtisnelson7765 that's the ones.
Is it best to separate the gaskets? Or install them together? I am seeing different opinions about that.
It's the only way to do it without cutting the liner first. Cutting the liner before the skimmer is attached is a little iffy to me.
@Lucas Maclean He passed away??? OMg RIP!
@bigtimereacts no, I'm still here. Apparently I've got a troll.
@@EverydayMan 🙏🥰
What size is your pool? And make?
Intex 12x24
thank you!
@@EverydayMan
Why would you cut the gasket and why would you fill pool that much before hand. Jabroni.
Why not? My liner was completely stretched and I knew where my water line was. Ot is the safest way to do it in my opion.
Who the hell was playing the drums with no rhythm in the background of this video
Possibly my Grand daughter
How's the seal holding up? Any leaks?
I had my last one for 4 years before the liner failed (it didn't fail because of the skimmer) and the steal was fine. No leaks.
Don’t cut that gasket people. This nut cutting that gasket is idiotic
Why am I idiotic? It works and the frame is in place when the liner is cut.
Don't do it his way
After years of having put the skimmer through the pool liner, would you do the same thing?
Yes