hayward wide mouth intex install

[Waltheraustin]

Is the inlet going to have to be cut as well? I couldn't tell by looking at the parts if that requires cutting as well.

Please let me know if there is anything I need to buy ahead of time and what are dos and Dont's

Thanks!

 

[splashpad]

Are you installing a through-wall skimmer on your Intex pool?
You'll want the top of the skimmer box as high on the wall as you can.

 

[splashpad]

Are you installing a through-wall skimmer on your Intex pool?
You'll want the top of the skimmer box as high on the wall as you can.

 

[Waltheraustin]

Are you installing a through-wall skimmer on your Intex pool?
You'll want the top of the skimmer box as high on the wall as you can.

Yes, I believe that is what I've seen others doing. Since I am going to be fixing leveling in the fall, should I wait till then? Is it bad to remove the skimmer after installed? Just wondering if the vinyl is delicate post cutting to not disturb it.

It sounds like the cutting is easy but nerve wrecking! Might have to have a

 

[stringer77]

Doesn’t a wide mouth put much more strain on a wall? Isn’t this a soft sided pool? Why would you go that route?

 

[Wobblerlorri]

Get a good patch kit and a canister of silicone caulk to patch inadvertent holes and leaks around the skimmer.

 

[kellyfair]

Make sure you fill the pool up to several inches below where you plan to cut, before you cut. This is so wall will be pre-stretched.

Cut slowly and carefully! When you install, use the butterfly gasket the way that it is, with one layer outside of the pool and one layer inside. Don’t cut gasket into two pieces.

I installed the faceplate after cutting so that the screw holes would be precisely placed, then removed it and installed skimmer. Do put the top of the skimmer high up on the wall, although you’ll see comments that your top cut should be below the seam.

 

[kellyfair]

I usually keep water level a little higher, at first horizontal line. I’ve never had a single leak.

 

[Waltheraustin]

Thanks everyone!

Regarding my question and having to relevel the pool. Should I do that prior to cutting and mounting?

I'm thinking that once it's cut, the pool should never be moved or drained. If so, I've got some work to do prior.

 

[kellyfair]

I missed that! Definitely level and get the pool where you want it to be.

 

[Waltheraustin]

Doesn’t a wide mouth put much more strain on a wall? Isn’t this a soft sided pool? Why would you go that route?

Amazon had this as the AGP so do I need to go the other route? I can exchange it

 

[splashpad]

The wide-mouth will be fine, how big is your pool? Possibly even desirable. Can you add your pool & equipment details to your account signature? thanks! (Settings / Signature)

 

[Waltheraustin]

The wide-mouth will be fine, how big is your pool? Possibly even desirable. Can you add your pool & equipment details to your account signature? thanks! (Settings / Signature)

It's 18x 52 I think. Intex xtr and is about 3 weeks old. 2100 gallon per hour.

 

[kellyfair]

Oh yeah, wide mouth will be fine!

 

[Waltheraustin]

Thanks!!!