I have a 20 x 48 round ultra frame intex pool. I want to replace the one piece skimmer/pump that is original with the pool. Can I buy a new skimmer that does not have the pump attached so that we can purchase a new sand filter/pump? Any ideas?
Need advice about new pump and filter
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Welcome to TFP! 
I'm sorry no one responded to your question yet so I'm welcoming you here to also bump up this thread. It's a busy time of year and no one may have had a definitive answer for you. Your question isn't in my area of expertise, but hopefully someone will be able to answer or point you to another source of info.
I'm sorry no one responded to your question yet so I'm welcoming you here to also bump up this thread. It's a busy time of year and no one may have had a definitive answer for you. Your question isn't in my area of expertise, but hopefully someone will be able to answer or point you to another source of info.
I guess I haven't seen any Intex pools that had the skimmer build into the pump. I am assuming that it is like the Summer Escapes pool I have seen that someone else had and they replaced it with a new through the wall skimmer that mounted to the side of the pool like I you are describing with the regular pump/sand filter. Check this link out about half way through the first page you will see what I am talking about if you have something like I picture.
installing-thru-wall-skimmer-in-intex-confused-t49225.html?hilit=wall skimmer
installing-thru-wall-skimmer-in-intex-confused-t49225.html?hilit=wall skimmer
Do you currently have the Intex pump that has an attached filter that uses a paper cartridge? If so, then a great option for an upgrade would be the Intex 2650 pump/sand filter combo. Do an Amazon search and you will see it.
As to the skimmer, many are installing a permanent in-wall type as listed in the link above from edavis. If you are not comfortable cutting a hole in your perfectly good pool, you can use the Intex over-the-wall skimmer that is made for your pool. It works very well, but will be in your way when you swim.
As to the skimmer, many are installing a permanent in-wall type as listed in the link above from edavis. If you are not comfortable cutting a hole in your perfectly good pool, you can use the Intex over-the-wall skimmer that is made for your pool. It works very well, but will be in your way when you swim.
