Skimmer dilemma!

[olddaddy]

We are replacing our old Intex pool with a new one. We had a skimmer in the old one, but it lowered the water level so much I blocked it off. Does anyone make a skimmer that is shorter top to bottom so the water level stays up higher?

 

[Mdragger88]

Thats the smallest one there is.
I have seen some cut it in higher up - that’s really all you can do. If you plan to reuse this one be sure to get new gaskets.
Here’s a thread about putting it higher

Anyone have trouble with installing a skimmer above the weld line on an Intex pool?

Split from Thru Wall Skimmer Install. Above Seam & With Intex Hoses I’m considering installing a skimmer above the seam as well. Has anyone experienced any problems with the integrity of the liner due to cutting through the welded seam?

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[kellyfair]

You can definitely install a bit higher, even if you don’t want to go above the weld line. Measure it so the screws will go in just below the weld - you’ll gain a couple of inches. Where was your normal water line? At the level of fading, or the level of algae? I typically kept mine just above the top side screw.

 

[bkp22]

They make one that goes over the top of the pool and thus has no cutout. Been thinking about ordering it as I'm in the same boat. Those few precious inches matter.

 

[olddaddy]

I guess I’ve talked myself out of a through wall skimmer. We lost at least 4 inches of water depth when I installed the current one. I have seen a couple of narrower (top to bottom) ones, but I’m thinking of something more like a Pool Skim.

 

[Mdragger88]

I guess I’ve talked myself out of a through wall skimmer. We lost at least 4 inches of water depth when I installed the current one. I have seen a couple of narrower (top to bottom) ones, but I’m thinking of something more like a Pool Skim.

The intex one is way cheaper- some people have floating problems with them but that can usually be solved by adding a largeish rock to the basket