Adding a Hayward skimmer to my intext AGP hopefully this weekend. Question: should I run a 2" hose directly from it to my pump, or keep the branch and a second intake but use 1.25" hoses? I understand there's a safety issue with only one intake but also the reduced bore concerns me for practical reasons.
Hose question
- Thread starter Wolfe Manor
- Start date
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,934
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
So long as the only intake is the skimmer you’re good. Many people do away with the other one or make it a return. My 33’ above ground pool has 1.5” hoses/pipes & it’s fine.
The Hayward above ground skimmers I have seen are usually able to accommodate 1 1/4” & 1 1/2” - not 2”
- will u be using an intex pump? If so there are adapters for 1.5” standard threads to intex proprietary threads
GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch Conversion Kit (For Intex & Bestway Pools) https://a.co/d/30D5DxO
The Hayward above ground skimmers I have seen are usually able to accommodate 1 1/4” & 1 1/2” - not 2”
- will u be using an intex pump? If so there are adapters for 1.5” standard threads to intex proprietary threads
GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch Conversion Kit (For Intex & Bestway Pools) https://a.co/d/30D5DxO
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,934
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
If u wish to use standard 1 1/2” above ground hoses like thiswith hose clamps
JED Pool Tools 60-345-06 Deluxe Filter Connecting Hose for Swimming Pool, 1-1/2-Inch by 6-Feet https://a.co/d/6OfZAqu
Then u can get these to connect them to your intex equipment
Intex Replacement Hose Adapter A w/Collar for Threaded Connection Pumps (2 Pairs) - 4 Pieces https://a.co/d/hheSIJc
with hose clampsJED Pool Tools 60-345-06 Deluxe Filter Connecting Hose for Swimming Pool, 1-1/2-Inch by 6-Feet https://a.co/d/6OfZAqu
Then u can get these to connect them to your intex equipment
Intex Replacement Hose Adapter A w/Collar for Threaded Connection Pumps (2 Pairs) - 4 Pieces https://a.co/d/hheSIJc
Sorry my bad yes I think the bigger hose.is actually 1.5". Thanks!So long as the only intake is the skimmer you’re good. Many people do away with the other one or make it a return. My 33’ above ground pool has 1.5” hoses/pipes & it’s fine.
The Hayward above ground skimmers I have seen are usually able to accommodate 1 1/4” & 1 1/2” - not 2”
- will u be using an intex pump? If so there are adapters for 1.5” standard threads to intex proprietary threads
GAME 4560 40mm to 1 1/2 Inch Conversion Kit (For Intex & Bestway Pools) https://a.co/d/30D5DxO
On my pool I have a Hayward skimmer with a 1.5 inch hose running to a 1.5 inch PVC pipe along the ground to a ball valve then a union where two 1.25 inch hoses go into a T fitting, through another ball valve (so I can turn off everything or just the skimmer) and then to the 1.5HP pump. 2 inch line to the filter and 1.5 inch line back to the pool. I have no issues with suction power or keeping prime.
You should be good as the second intake allows water under the surface to be sucked in as well.