Pool newbie, maybe weird stuff?

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DuckPond

DuckPond

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I’ve done what I thought was a ton of research, but I’m still coming up at a loss after setting up my first pool yesterday. As I write this, I’m still filling it with water. Of note, I had expected there’d be some sort of skimmer, but I guess that’s not a thing. I’m also not sure I see where I’m supposed to hook up my aquabug vacuum. Where do I plug in the vacuum hose?
 
most of these frame pools don't come with any kind of skimmer. there are a couple of options - one is a bucket skimmer that hangs over the side of the pool. these are ok if water is off when people are in the pool and they are checked and readjusted after rowdy kids have been in. https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Deluxe-Mount-Surface-Skimmer/dp/B00178IMPO/ref=asc_df_B00178IMPO/

lots of folks on here install real skimmers at some point. it involves cutting a hole in your pool so it can be nerve wracking at first, but totally worth it in the end. some pools require some other fittings/plumbing, depending on current hose sizes. look around the site, there are lots of posts and examples of these projects

here is an especially good tutorial - Intex Skimmer Install - Further Reading
 
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most of these frame pools don't come with any kind of skimmer. there are a couple of options - one is a bucket skimmer that hangs over the side of the pool. these are ok if water is off when people are in the pool and they are checked and readjusted after rowdy kids have been in. https://www.amazon.com/Intex-Deluxe-Mount-Surface-Skimmer/dp/B00178IMPO/ref=asc_df_B00178IMPO/

lots of folks on here install real skimmers at some point. it involves cutting a hole in your pool so it can be nerve wracking at first, but totally worth it in the end. some pools require some other fittings/plumbing, depending on current hose sizes. look around the site, there are lots of posts and examples of these projects

here is an especially good tutorial - Intex Skimmer Install - Further Reading
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Thanks for sharing! I wouldn’t have known either was an option to even think about. I think I’ll start with the more temporary option and likely upgrade to the more permanent fix later.
 
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The upgrade to a thru wall skimmer is totally worth it. It keeps your pool so much cleaner.
 
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