Skimmer intake size

TAK said:

Probably a stupid question.

I'm buying the equipment for our new build pool. Everything is 2" right through until I get to the skimmers.

I'm looking at using two Hayward auto-skims but those and all the others I find take 1.5" lines.

Are there any skimmers to be bought that take a 2" line or does it not make a difference?

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Pentair U-3, 620996, 2" skimmer. The "standard" skimmer used in majority of plaster pools.
CMP 25100-104-000, 2" Pentair U-3 clone.

Replacement baskets and float valves are easy to find as there are so many of these in use.

Hayward Skim Master SP1072S2, 2" skimmer, comes with a water bond.

Its nice to have 2" suction plumbing as it is less likely to clog than 1.5" Not saying it won't happen, but less likely.

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