We have/had an intex strainer connector with the grid on it. It connects to our surface skimmer. Last year we ordered a replacement for it as hubby intended to cut the grid out to stop small leaf particles from clogging up the works and reducing the suction on the surface skimmer. The piece that came with the pool is discontinued so we received a strainer connector without the grid which was great however the thread does not match that of the surface skimmer, I tried ordering a new Intex Surface skimmer small strainer hose b adaptor thinking maybe it would be a newer model and would match the strainer connector they sent, no luck! Would appreciate any advice out there.