Installing a thru-wall skimmer in an Intex pool
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- Heres a short video about installing an after market thru wall skimmer on an intex pool. It just so happens that it was my 16' above ground pool. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a commen
When I installed mine, I didn't cut the gasket. It seemed to me that it was made to be intact. I installed the skimmer as you have done, without the gasket, and cut out the liner. I then took it apart, put in the gasket in the hole, and attached the skimmer. Easy peasy and no threat of causing a leak on the cut in half gasket.
because cutting the gasket is completely wrong. I do not know which genius made first video with cutting the gasket, everybody just copied the same procedure. \I/ Pool wall should fit inside that gasket.
@@worahr It's true that when you install a skimmer on a pool with a sheet metal frame, the dual sided gasket prevents water from coming into contact with the metal sheet border. However, when there's only the liner to pass through like on Intex pool types, this makes no difference, and cutting the gasket does not pose a problem.
I done this both last year and this year works great do just as he says the only thing that's very important he forgot to tell is the 10 screws the will be too big the skimmer was made for a hard frame pool not a soft pool like he is using that's why you have to cut the gasket in half so you need to go to Home Depot they see a 2 pack for .89 of the same Stainless Steal screws that or a little shorter otherwise it will leak the size you need to get is #12x1
You are absolutely a genius 👏!!! Thank you for this video !!!!
Last year We added a skimmer and it works great, this year we added a shut off valve, also works great..
Got it! It helped to inbox the thing first and look at it. Duh got it installed and working great! Thanks for the video.
I wish you were here to help me with my pool. lol. I have a 24x52 Intex pool and I am just learning how to maintain it let alone try to upgrade. I love your ideas and your talent :)
She's looking for a "pool boy" ahahaha
Did anyone else get aroused by the raw horsepower @ 4:17? That was a lot of ponies!!
+Rick Olson there must be a drag strip nearby !
@Rick Olson, in reference to your comment, I was explaining the sizes of pools in reference, 22 to 24 feet in diameter, not pump horsepower. If i wanted my liner quickly removed, I would use a 24 horsepower pump
Thanks for posting. Exactly the info I needed.
Nicely done kid!
quick not note though:
-gasket should only be one side, both sides will allow to much compression and will eventually form spider cracks in the gasket, and eventually leak...
V8 noise in the background makes this video a 10/10. Oh and you forgot to cut the opening. LOL j/k
Let me clarify something for everybody because I was wondering the same thing about cutting gasket in half. You are nut actually cutting the gasket in half. The gasket come with inner and outer in one piece so you are cutting it apart. When finished you will have 2 pieces. 1 inner and one outer.
I am worried about the liner splitting at the screw holes due to the water pressure. Has this held up for others after install?
Thanks for the video. Did you take down the pool in the winter? If so, how did the cutout hold up? Did it tear at all when folding up the liner? Thanks
This may be a silly question, but since this skimmer is replacing the original skimmer, what did you do with the original intake hole? Did you seal it off somehow?
You can see at 27 seconds of the video where he says stupid leak there is the original intake
Did a similar job like you did. But my pool came with a Skimmer on it already. Check it out pretty cool did a lot of plumbing just like you did.
Major mods to my intex pool, new filter system, chlorinator, pump, clean up around pool
Very nice setup. I did everything on the pump/ filter/ cleaner for about $350. It was tough to get that much together but it makes my pool flawless and maitenence free. I plan on getting a larger one if i can as i'm in a larger house now. If I do, ill be sure to attempt a complete mod guide for everyone.
You did a nice job with the skimmer. I got my pool from my uncle that ended up getting a real pool so the pool was free. so me spending some money to get it to the point where I really didn't have to do maintenance just like you're saying was worth the money. Also Set and done was like 300.00 which also included the bottom cleaner. That thing works pretty well for 90 bucks. Thanks for sharing and making your videos just like I do. Nice chatting with you.
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Hey fuckface. Its an intex pool. Not like there is a 1 foot wide logo on the outside or anything, at least I can read.
Sorry. Didnt make one yet. I have to clean up my back yard and then ill have one made
I have a 14ft bestway pool and I want to convert it so I can use my previous intex skimmer, pump etc. My question is can I cut the holes for the intake and output to fit the old equipment the same way you did for the skimmer?
Im fixing to install the same skimmer on my 22ft Intex pool and my question is why do you cut the gasket in half...I dont understand that part.
To prevent having to cut the liner to install it. I place one half on the outside, the other on the inside, and screw it all together then cut it. That makes sure that the liner wont stretch further and tear where the skimmer was
This makes no sense. If you cut a gasket in half it will leak. What we have here is a failure to communicate. We are misunderstanding something.
You only cut the gasket in half if the pool water level is above the skimmer. This way you can install it then cut the liner. If he cut the liner, then removed the skimmer, then installed the gasket it would not need to be cut.
Nice video. Not to long and good points!
You think one could get away with installing higher? Into the gray area for higher water level....I have a 14x42 and thinking of trying to do install higher. It's on 2nd year old and if it failed....well honey..guess we gotta buy the 16ft for kids....lol
???? What's your opinion?
I would say that installing it in the grey area could cause some water leaks, as there is a pretty large seam right there. A glob of silicone may prevent leaking, but id stay on the safe side. Plus the grey part splits right there for the tubes of the frame.
Does this this mean your pool level will be lower by a few inches , because it will be even with the bottom of skimmer basket ? Curious, i want to do this also to my intex
Can you please elaborate on the gasket cutting? Do you place it on the bottom (inside/outside)? Do you use any other sealant? (ie. 3M 5200) As you can tell, I am also very nervous about cutting into my liner. Nothing in the instructions says anything about cutting the gasket.
Looking at the side of the gasket, It looks like a "U". The area between the 2 halves of the gasket should be cut right to seperate the halves then clean it up with a sharp blade. One half goes on the outside, the other goes on the inside. Make a sandwich basically and screw everything tight. After it is all secure you can safely cut the liner. The reason for cutting the gasket is to not make the liner weak, because you cant install the gasket without cutting the liner. I never used any sealant also.
I used a Swimline HydroTools skimmer that looks identical. It comes with 2 separate gaskets, one inside and one out.
Greetings from Texas. Several ?. What are the measurements on the opening of the skimmer and where did you get yours? I have a 15 year old KD pool which the basket from years of use has rotted through and I need to replace basket. I was looking through utube and found your video and was so happy to see that there is hope for my pool to be repaired. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
www.ebay.com/itm/Standard-Thru-Wall-Skimmer-w-Return-Fitting-for-Above-Ground-Swimming-Pools-/400499623562?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d3fa3468a
If it helps, this is the one I got
I ended up getting the wide opening skimmer for 30.00at Amazon.com. thanks for posting your video. Wished I had found something like this year's ago.
Looking to do this on our intex pool. Has it been reliable since you installed it? I'm just concerned about the lining eventually tearing at the screw holes. Also how is the hard plumbing holding up?
JoeRKsChannel I am considering doing the same and have the very same questions!
After installing your thru the wall skimmer you can only fill the pool to 1/2 way of the skimmer is this correct? Which is what about 3 squares from what would normally be full? I bought my skimmer last year but got scared on cutting the liner but think I am ready to do it. Then when I was doing a trial placement saw I would have to change the water level am I right on this?
The level vaires, id recommend a minimum of 1/2 above the bottom of the skimmer to prevent the pump from sucking air in. Go by the skimmer, not nessecarily the squares
hey dear what is the model of this skimmer i would like to buy it, thank you
I have just ordered an intex 32' x16' x 52" from what i read it doesn't have a pre cut skimmer hole I would love to do this but do you think on a pool that size it will weaken the vinyl and eventually cause it to rip?
For your pool you could use a wide mouth skimmer easily as the walls would be flat. Not knowing what material it is or how thick it is, i wouldnt be able to answer that fully. I can say that with waves and kicking off the sides it can weaken over time, I have seen pools that have completely failed due to incorrect installation
I have a 24 foot pool that does not have a skimmer. I am using a Intex sand filter. Can I add a skimmer?
+gileadlane Yes.
I also have a 20ft pool with no skimmer but i am researching a mod soon
i have same kind of pool pump that you have and my pool is a 24x52 what kind of skimmer do i need and i have an automatic vaccum how do i attach it to work
With the pool diameter being larger, you could go with a wide mouth skimmer. If you view my other video on the plumbing of it, you can see how I setup my automatic vacuum in tandum with the skimmer
do you think with this type of pool you can install a bottom drain or main drain.
It would be difficult, but it is possible. I have considered it, and it seems fairly complicated to get it right and make sure it doesnt leak
So after a few seasons how did the liner hold up to being cut for the skimmer?
***** Sadly i only got to use it for one season due to some family issues which forced us to move, leaving thepool behind. I never had any issues though. I would reccomend never taking the skimmer off to take the pool down or winterize it though. Just drain the water below the skimmer and that should do fine
i have leaks on my plungers pumps valves fron intex they came with the 18 x48 pool how can i stop the leaks pls help
Eliminate the valve and put the hose straight to the pool.
Do you take your pool down at end of the season? If so what do do about the skimmer?
It was planned to leave the pool up. If I was to take it down, id most likely leave the skimmer in, on the off chance the liner un-stretches and the holes dont line back up
where is the video about plumbing??
what is a good thru-wall skimmer I have a 18 intex pool and get one
The same skimmer I have would be fine. A narrow mouth one. You can find a complete kit on ebay for $25.
Did cutting the gasket in half help?
Thats the way it has to be done to be sure theres a tight installation. It makes it so you can screw it all down with a gasket on each side before cutting a hole. That way theres a less likely chance it will fail in the future
Can you explain cutting the gasket in 1/2 more. I dont understand how to cut it in 1/2. From the pics that I saw of the gaskets, they are square. Do you mean cut them to make them thinner, or actually cut them in 1/2 so they are a U instead of a square?
Salvatore Bartilotta when you get it you'll understand when you see it. It's a butterfly gasket so it's already split on the outside and joined on the inside. It's very simple to do. Make sure your razor blade or utility knife is sharp.
Your technically cutting them thinner. Lol
I think I understand. The skimmer comes with 1 gasket which is what you need if installing on a metal sided pool. To install on a vinyl sided pool, you slice the gasket in 1/2, making 2 gaskets out of 1 so that you can have 1 on the inside of the pool and 1 on the outside of the pool. Do I have that right?
Hey is that a Hayward Sp109LX skimmer?
Nope, just a generic one off of ebay. It was about $25
Just buy a intex dual skimmer that goes in the your pool and attaches to the lines to that pull out thr water instead of fucking up ur pool🤦