Hello All,
I have an 18’ x 52“ Intex ABG pool with their 1,600 gal/hr pump/sand filter system attached. We recently added a Hayward ABG skimmer to the pool and also installed the return that came with the skimmer. We’re amazed at how much more flow that created through that pump! The issue I’m finding is that the return is now flowing so strongly that surface items are going too fast to get into the skimmer. I’ve tried ALL the angles, up and toward the skimmer, up and away from the skimmer, down and toward, down and away, straight down the middle. I’m at a loss of finding the right way to point the return to get the best flow. For details sake the return is 4‘ to the right of the skimmer as you’re looking at it from in the pool.
I’d gladly take any suggestions/advice. I know it’s a pipe dream to assume all surface items will get in the skimmer, but there are large items that float right on by even 4“ in front of the weir.
Many thanks!
Chris
I have an 18’ x 52“ Intex ABG pool with their 1,600 gal/hr pump/sand filter system attached. We recently added a Hayward ABG skimmer to the pool and also installed the return that came with the skimmer. We’re amazed at how much more flow that created through that pump! The issue I’m finding is that the return is now flowing so strongly that surface items are going too fast to get into the skimmer. I’ve tried ALL the angles, up and toward the skimmer, up and away from the skimmer, down and toward, down and away, straight down the middle. I’m at a loss of finding the right way to point the return to get the best flow. For details sake the return is 4‘ to the right of the skimmer as you’re looking at it from in the pool.
I’d gladly take any suggestions/advice. I know it’s a pipe dream to assume all surface items will get in the skimmer, but there are large items that float right on by even 4“ in front of the weir.
Many thanks!
Chris