Mine is naturally supported by the pipe going over to the original suction port. I really can't say if it is necessary, but I'm sure this helps support the skimmer, however, all the skimmer weight is supported by the liner and I have had no issues.
Hayward Skimmer in Intex Ultra Frame AGP
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That makes sense. Every install I recall seeing (including mine) is unsupported. It shouldn't hurt to pipe it to the ground. Mine is the Intex ultra-frame and they are designed to move several inches - that's why I used the flexible PVC. Yours is probably more like the picture above.
If you are referring to my post, that is an 18' x 48" Intex Ultra Frame.
- Jun 22, 2017
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do you use that adapter piece to connect a suction cleaner? I tried on mine and it refuses to get a decent seal.
No, the adapter piece was to connect to existing Intex pump hoses.
I don't use a suction cleaner, they never worked well for me given the (relatively) small pump. I love my Aquabot.
I don't use a suction cleaner, they never worked well for me given the (relatively) small pump. I love my Aquabot.
- Jun 22, 2017
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No, I meant the adapter piece that comes with the skimmer that lets you connect a suction cleaner to the skimmer, catching all the leaves and such in the skimmers basket rather than the pumps basket
Oh, I recall I tried a suction cleaner and didn't have any trouble getting a good seal. Just the pump never produced enough power to really make the suction cleaner work as it should.
- Jun 22, 2017
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Honestly thinking about returning this suction cleaner to get an inexpensive robotic one. Adapter to run it through skimmer basket won't get a good seal, and I've had to empty my pumps basket 3 times already. Not to mention I'm terrified for my filter, with all the dirt going into it now.
The Intex robot does a really good job, especially considering the price. I got mine last year on Amazon for under $50. I never need to manually vac any more. I leave it hooked up 24x7 (split it off with a tee made from PVC so it and the regular eyeball can both run at the same time).
- Jun 22, 2017
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It connects to the return line? That sounds more like a pressure cleaner than robotic. All the robotic cleaners I've seen connect to an electrical outlet and and have their own self-contained pump, not hooking up to your pool's pump at all.
Yes, it is a pressure side cleaner. It has a slot on the bottom thru which it sucks in debris which then gets captured by a screen that you remove to clean. Mine sucks up everything from fine silt to large leaves.
What are you using for a suction side cleaner? I have an Aqua Bug and love it. Cleans the bottom spotless in about an hour.
I hook it up to my original suction port using a leaf canister (with a hairnet in the basket) to catch most of the debris before it gets to the filter.
I hook it up to my original suction port using a leaf canister (with a hairnet in the basket) to catch most of the debris before it gets to the filter.
You have the Hayward 1.5HP pump. The intex pump I have was never powerful enough to run an Aqua Bug.
How do you like the 2 SWG's? I've been debating whether to get a 2nd because one doesn't seem to be enough. Or get a different brand entirely.
My previous Intex sandfilter & 3/4HP pump could run the Aqua Bug, but it took much longer to clean the pool.
The first SWG was a gift from a friend (still in the box, he never hooked it up last season and did not set the pool up this year), only cost me a case of his favorite brew.
I found that as we got into peak swimming season I was running 6 hours and still needed to add bleach every 2nd or 3rd day. Not wanting to run my 1.5HP pump that long I added the second SWG. The longest I ran was 5 hours each, for a total of 10 hours FC production in 5 hours time. This kept my FC at target with water temps in the high 80's and daily use. This weekend I will dial them back to 4 hours each, maybe 4hrs & 3hrs each, as the temps and use drop.
I love my SWG, and will always have one. I hope to get two more seasons out of this pool and SWG (maybe more) and will replace with a hard sided pool and proper SWG.
The Intex was bought as a 'try it out' project to see if I would truly enjoy the investment of a 'permanent' pool. I would say that all my 'upgrades' speak volumes on how much we enjoy the pool.
The first SWG was a gift from a friend (still in the box, he never hooked it up last season and did not set the pool up this year), only cost me a case of his favorite brew.
I found that as we got into peak swimming season I was running 6 hours and still needed to add bleach every 2nd or 3rd day. Not wanting to run my 1.5HP pump that long I added the second SWG. The longest I ran was 5 hours each, for a total of 10 hours FC production in 5 hours time. This kept my FC at target with water temps in the high 80's and daily use. This weekend I will dial them back to 4 hours each, maybe 4hrs & 3hrs each, as the temps and use drop.
I love my SWG, and will always have one. I hope to get two more seasons out of this pool and SWG (maybe more) and will replace with a hard sided pool and proper SWG.
The Intex was bought as a 'try it out' project to see if I would truly enjoy the investment of a 'permanent' pool. I would say that all my 'upgrades' speak volumes on how much we enjoy the pool.
- Jun 22, 2017
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- CircuPool RJ-45
Using Hayward's penguin cleaner. Same as the typical ladybug, but looks cooler. I was thinking about doing that with one of the original suction holes, and also using it as a drain that's below the surface. What size is the PVC fitting that goes through yours?
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Found a pic and guess it looks like a 1.5" PVC. Probably do that over the winter then cuz I'll need to drain the pool low enough to enlarge the hole.
I've replaced all wall fittings with standard Hayward 1-1/2" fittings. Luckily I didn't have to enlarge the holes.
I picked Wanda the Whale as it was the lowest price of the aqua bugs at the time. I haven't manually vacuumed the pool at all this season, and I don't miss it at all. I love my suction side cleaner.
I picked Wanda the Whale as it was the lowest price of the aqua bugs at the time. I haven't manually vacuumed the pool at all this season, and I don't miss it at all. I love my suction side cleaner.
- Jun 22, 2017
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- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45
Lucky. My pool had 2 suction hose, both of which where either 3/4" or 1", don't recall which.
Hi Dom,
Not sure if you’ll see this message since it’s 5 years later. When you said you would cap off the original intake, what is you have two intakes? Would you cap off both? What is the advantage to capping off the intake /s? How do you cap off the intake - with something other than the black plug?