Using my old sand filter/ pump etc... with New Intex 26 x 52

[Dega500]

I will hopefully be putting up my Intex 26x52 this weekend and I would really like to use my old filter/ pump etc..."See below) instead of the Intex pump that comes with the pool.

I think I can pull it off with some mods I read here on TFP. I was just about to order a Hayward thru wall skimmer when I wondered if I might be able to use the wide mouth skimmer from my old pool. it is fully functional but I've only seen folks install the standard size. I wonder if this to avoid cutting the larger hole in the liner? Someone did say that the wide mouth was only an add-on to the standard and I wonder what it would take to change it back to standard and just use it.

Has anyone researched this or has experience making this mod. Your comment are welcome!!!

Mike

 

[RonsPlc]

It is certainly do-able.
I am running a pump/filter that I got from a neighbour after he demolished his 33' pool when he fell a tree, and it went the wrong way. (Across his pool!)
He sold it to me at a steal!
I didn't go the route of a through the wall skimmer though, as I like my water level to be maxed out. I even went so far as to re-line the pool this year, and currently have the level almost to overflowing above the top rails.
I modified the Over the wall skimmer so I could do this.
I will take pictures and post them here for you a bit later today, if you wish.

 

[Dega500]

How much depth do loose by adding a through wall skimmer? I was thinking a couple of inches but looking back, it may be more. I'm not sure where the recommended level is relative to the pool sides on these intex pools. I had a 52" wall pool before. i would think it would be as deep as that. I know just because the box says "52" deep" that it likely means the wall height.

 

[mulia]

Here is my pool with the hayward wide mouth skimmer
If the gasket is bad on your old skimmer, you can buy a replacement gasket