? for intex owners
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Fordman -- just and FYI that I couldn't see the image and no link or anything to open it. Maybe try to repost?
You could probably find a shade tree mechanic way to mount it, but I suspect that it wouldn't be practical. After 5 minutes of swimming with the Intex skimmer installed it was soon apparent that it had to go.
And if you're considering cutting the liner and installing it outside the pool......yikes! Just sayin
And if you're considering cutting the liner and installing it outside the pool......yikes! Just sayin
Fordman,
There have been a few others that have asked or done this. Look at this one:
http://www.troublefreepool.com/abg-pool-plumbing-fittings-t9502.html
My plan is to find someone with an Intex that is tossing it, and use the material from that pool to create a "patch" that will be 2-3 inches larger than the outside of the skimmer. Just having trouble finding a donor pool. Do not want to use a blue one, as mine is the gray ultra-frame. If I cannot find a donor, I may use some PVC showerpan liner that I saw at Lowes.
Mike
There have been a few others that have asked or done this. Look at this one:
http://www.troublefreepool.com/abg-pool-plumbing-fittings-t9502.html
My plan is to find someone with an Intex that is tossing it, and use the material from that pool to create a "patch" that will be 2-3 inches larger than the outside of the skimmer. Just having trouble finding a donor pool. Do not want to use a blue one, as mine is the gray ultra-frame. If I cannot find a donor, I may use some PVC showerpan liner that I saw at Lowes.
Mike
djboy26
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- Jul 28, 2009
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i just installed one in me pool take a look at my post here wall-mount-skimmer-on-intex-pool-t16418.html .
just when you do it make sure you put some silicone around the skimmer for very small leaks. found mine on ebay for $11.98 and $12 for shipping. brand new. :lol:
just when you do it make sure you put some silicone around the skimmer for very small leaks. found mine on ebay for $11.98 and $12 for shipping. brand new. :lol:
Well looks like on the hunt for a good deal on a wall mount skimmer unit. Thanks for the reply just what I was looking for.
Intex now sells a metal frame pool that INCLUDES a through-the-wall skimmer!
Just make sure you support it properly like djboy did, so you don't cause undue stress on the liner!
Just make sure you support it properly like djboy did, so you don't cause undue stress on the liner!
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10730729
I guess it is not Intex brand, and also seems that the skimmer thing is the whole shebang... pump, filter, and all. But it is through the wall...
ETA: Didn't mean to imply that this pump/filter/skimmer combo is good or adequate, just mentioned that even in the world of 'temporary' pools a through-the-wall setup is being produced.
I guess it is not Intex brand, and also seems that the skimmer thing is the whole shebang... pump, filter, and all. But it is through the wall...
ETA: Didn't mean to imply that this pump/filter/skimmer combo is good or adequate, just mentioned that even in the world of 'temporary' pools a through-the-wall setup is being produced.
Well that skimmer looks big. Don't know how I am going to support it but will do it somehow. And the only down side I will have to take it apart to fold it up for the year.
launboy
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Don't use that skimmer. Buy a skimmer for a normal AG pool like originally planned. If you use the Intex skimmer, you are stuck with the dinky way undersized pump on the bottom.
Adam
Adam
fordman said:
What I ment was the skimmer looked big. I am not going to buy it but the one I buy don't know how I am going to support it have a couple ideas will post pictures next year when I put up my metal frame pool.
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