Hi, I'm a new member with the 22'x54" Intex Ultra Frame. Just received shipment of the Hayward SP1091LX skimmer and the Intex 2650 GPH Saltwater System & Sand Filter Pump Set yesterday. I'd had my pool up and running for two weeks before deciding I'm not paying another dime for filter cartridges and trying to keep this pool cleaner without a real skimmer sucks.
So, I have a couple questions regarding your project.
1) Why did you install the Hayward skimmer where you did and thus have two outlets from the pool to the pump?
I'd thought about putting my skimmer where the factory return (i.e., upper hole) goes back into the pool and use the original (i.e., lower hole) outlet as the new water return. Is there an advantage to placing it where yours is located?
2) Did you use any kind of gasket between the 1-1/2" 40 PVC Adaptor and the Intex fittings?
3) I'm skittish about placing my skimmer as high as you did. No problems, leaks, etc with placing it up into the gray part of the liner? Looks like there a sewn seam where the gray area starts.
Thanks for posting this thread and all the photos.