Above Ground Pool Skimmer | EASY DiY Setup! 

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This is the first video I've watched that the gasket wasn't cut in two!!!!! I cut mine and everyone else did to that I watched and now I understand why my pool leaked and I had to silicone caulk around it. I'll have to find another gasket if possible and do it right if the caulk isn't 100%. So happy to see this done the right way! Thank you:)

We have this exact pool and my husband has complained the last 3 years about the inlet holes being in their current location and that the pool is not made for a skimmer. Really makes no sense that they make them this way but here we are. Today I got tired of hearing it and thought, maybe there is a way we can make it with a skimmer. Good ole RU-vid never fails. Thanks so much for this video!! Have the skimmer ordered and can't wait to get it installed! Can't wait to see a smile on his face once it is up and running ;)

This is the best pool hack. I bought this and just installed it today. Works like a charm! The water flow is so much better, and suction is awesome. This video was easy to follow with great mod tips.

As a pool man it’s funny to watch all the fails lol you guys did good😂👍

I did this today. One thing I did was also mark the screw holes. I then pre drilled the holes and then cut the hole. After that I put the gasket on and screwed everything down with my drill set to 10 lbs. So far everything seems good!

I think the Door acts as a Check valve keeping debris from floating back out, even with a strong suction stuff might work its way out. Just my 2 cents. 😁 Also like the fact you kept the gasket in one piece, I've seen a few guy's cut it into 2 pieces which I believe defeats the sealing capabilities of the gasket. GJ, Thanks for sharing.

That little flap door inside the skimmer is called a weir and it should be on the inside of the skimmer cuz when the pump is on, that weir is pulled inside, but when you turn the pump off, that weir will lift up and will float and almost close the skimmer opening so that the debris inside the basket don’t go out back to the pool. It kind a closes the opening and keeps debris inside when there’s no suction that pulls it in the basket.

Dude, thanks for your videos. About to put in my first pool a 16x32 intex. I wish I could have bought it without a pump and just buy a full hayward pump but for now will have to rely on the pump provided until we can afford to switch. I loved your content and you showing failures is the best thing for real people cause I am a mechanical idiot and will be screwing shit up non stop lol.

Added this skimmer a couple summers ago. Now can’t imagine pool without it. Haywards Wanda the Whale 🐳 vacuum works really well with it.

the best video a have seen so far new pool owner right and you are great at giveing tons of examples and solutions to keep the pool going thanks 👍👍

I think the jet stream is suppose to point down at a 45 degree angle. Great video. Ty.

Watched this last summer, got one few days ago. Ill be ready this summer. Thanks.

My gasket didn't quite fit so I had to shave off a little more of the pool side to get it in. The holes didnt quite line up but I made it work, and it leaks just a little but i'm happy with the product.

If you are curious the extra holes in the gasket that weren't used are because this skimmer also comes in a wide mouth version which is basically an attachment that will attach to the front of this skimmer. So the two pieces Lego together.

Just wanted to say thanks for the video. It made my install much easier. Thank you so much.

We have this same pool and it stays a bit murky, never used the skimmer though 🤷🏻‍♂️ fiancé just ordered this skimmer it’ll be here Saturday and we’re gonna install it then!

Bro I got the same pool so your video helps

You can also use this skimmer to make an overflow hose. You can drill a hole in the skimmer outside the pool and set it above the water level. When it rains, you can have it overflow to the street or somewhere safe.

These are easy to install, one mat will increase temperature a couple degrees. I believe it would take 6 or more to really make a difference. They are made well

Skimmer door very important lol. It keeps catched debris trapped after pool is not on. Maybe you found out already lol

Dam you made my boat badges now your helping my pool stay clean, keep that shit up dude

ah man, you gotta put the waterfall back on, I made one last year after watching your video, thanks for the idea. I have been wanting to do this skimmer but man I'm concerned about cutting that big a hole in the side of the liner but I may just go for it....

The door that’s inside. The skimmer is called the flapper and it keeps debris from escaping.

Thank you for all the information!! Ordering the skimmer!!! We got a sand filter when we got the pool….knew the cartridge filter was junk. Tried the in pool skimmer and wasted that money. So do you use a regular vacuum like hose and brush just basic stuff or something more elaborate?? I seen the robotic video you posted that looked awesome!! Thanks again for all the info!!!

When you turn pump off the door raises up to keep bugs and trash from returning to pool

Thanks for the great videos and help!

What did you use to cap off factory inlets?

At first I thought is this guy an idiot? LOL! Then I realized I am the idiot. I learned so much more from this video than all the others because of all the mistakes he made and then corrected. I probably would have made the same mistakes. I haven't looked at all the comments, but if not addressed, the door is to keep debris from floating back into the pool once it is in the skimmer.

Is that a funsickle pool. That is what we just bought

Hey, love the video, I think it may be just what we need also. What size and type of pump is that with the extra filter. We currently have a sand pump??

I hate that intex clamp on skimmer because I believe its the reason why my pump got so loud. The main reason I believe it did is because there would be insane amounts of debri still getting pass through the skimmer by going in between the basket and the blue floating thing which most likely made my pump very strained over time. I now need to cover my pump with a weighted blanket I had laying around and only have it on during the day. It got so bad that when I forgot to turn off the pump one time around 10:30pm (I usually do around 7pm) the neighbors called the cops for a noise complaint. I don't blame them, but its pretty damn embarassing. This was a sign to order another pump for my intex sand filter, and to get a real deal thru wall skimmer lol.

You've probably figured this out already, but the main purpose of the door is not to keep stuff trapped in the skimmer, as the water does that on it's own. The purpose is to adjust (using the foam) to the water level so that there is always a strong flow of water over the top of the door, to the point that debris is easily pulled in. Without it, if your pool water level is near the top of the skimmer, it will be very ineffective at skimming.

What did you do with the old intake hoses? Would i need to keep them attached or do i use the plug to block the water flow? Im confused. Please help 🙏

Are you planning on adding PVC piping to this pool as well? Or did it cause problems with your other pool? Trying to decide whether to replace my hoses with PVC.

Our skimmer lid keeps twisting itself and popping off when the water gets rough (kids jumping in) But if we take the lid off, too much water comes out

So, did you buy any extra fittings? I see you said you had an extra o ring.. do we need that? (I assume so). Did you use use the tubing from the pump for everything? Or did you get extra tubing? Also, you said it came with a new outflow piece? I do not have good circulation in my pool so I definitely need a better inflow

Thanks for the video. What length hose did you end up using to connect the new skimmer to the pump? We need one around 95 inches and just seems so long and I’m having a hard time finding one in that length.

Id like to see the vacuum process with thjs.

What did you use to cover up the existing round filter hole?

You can also get a pentair above ground pool chlorinator so you don’t need floating chlorine deal.

Having trouble using the skimmer inlet jet with the pump lock unlock valve. The skimmer inlet seems to be too long. Did you have to modify?

Just double check so you shut off the 2 ports that had the original janky plastic line to the filter and now just have one line from the Hayward? I ask cause I've seen people do a pipe system (like your last setup) WITH the hayward and was trying to figure out if its really needed.

Any leaks yet?

So you don’t need the pool vacuum?

i think your pool and/or pump/filter may have been missing pieces, because i have basically the same pool (this style of above ground pool is all made by one company, they just shove a different logo on it for the "different" brands) and those "b" hoses absolutely DO come with a hose clamp

How did you block the two prior holes??

I can NOT get the screws to line up with the holes on the unit. Driving us crazy!!

So you plugged up to the two inlet holes and got rid of the y connector and just hooked the skimmer hose to that side instead ? And when you are going to vacuum the pool what do you do??--because normally you plug inlet b and hook vacuum to the other inlet to get good suction.....but since you can't plug the skimmer how do you ensure good suction??

So you are saying to close off the two suction outlets and use the skimmer exclusively? I can see there is a massive amount of suction in the skimmer but is the turnover rate the same? Or better? Thank you for your awesome videos.

What size pool is that. Its huge.

Did this one work better then the waterfall one you did or the same because I believe if there was a leak or wasn’t tight it enough you wouldn’t get as much as suction as u should

I lost the screws to mine (ordered it last summer and it’s still in the box) do you happen to know specifically what screws I’d need to replace them!?

Is that the 2100 gph pump/filter system? I just finished installing mine but it doesn’t seem to have as much flow as I thought it would. I think the two smaller lines are restricting the flow to the pump. When the pump comes on it actually pulls the front down and the back where the timer is up out of its cradle. Like a skid steer picking up to much weight lol

Love the idea… but I’m curious… would the liner possibly rip…

this pump is silence?

Super necessary 😆 South FL?

What about the original holes did you use those black caps?

What pump system did you purchase? I need to get one as well, I just got the skimmer ordered. Thanks and good job.

Did you have any issues installing over the spot where the brown liner meets the white? I saw another video they said it had to be installed on the white and I was thinking about doing one of these but didn't want to have to keep the water level so low.

What pump are you using?

How did you stop up holes from leaking after you out the skimmer

Everyone seems to cut the gasket, bolt it in place and then cut the liner after?

What size pool is this?

What size filter did you go with for this pool we have the same pool and I wanted to upgrade from the junk it came with.

You must have been missing the clamps for the hoses. My pool came with the B-Fitting Clamps that go around and screw in.

Can you please tell me what happened to the water fall ? I was planning to do that this week. Good idea or bad ?

FYI, the door acts as an accelerator for the water, causing material to be pulled in faster and trapped.

This was a comedy show lol so much fails lol happy you got it working

you know where I can buy a filter like that and the skimmer

How are you hooking up your vacuum now?

Any air in the pump will destroy it it will blow out the seals should have no bubbles in the poem but it will not hurt the sand filter

by any chance do you have a link for the inlet stoppers?

How do you keep your water so clear?

What pool pump is that do u know where i can get it?

What part number is the jet that your using

Do you have the second b port blocked off?

Muito bom que ideia maravilhosa.

Onde compro essa piscina?

Hi. What did you do to plug off the stock suction holes in the side wall of the pool? I had a problem over winter that the stock plugs came out

What size is your pool?

Anyone ever installed one of these on the Bestway Power Steel type pools? As the sides bulge instead of being vertical as I'd like to install a skimmer on it.

I just don’t no y people would go all out on theses pools they only last 3 years or less

Through the Intex filter and the pump in the garbage that what l do ...l buy. 1 HP pump and big send filter bigger size from pool shop than l buy Intex 15000-Gallon salt system ....what a big different ...

Need more water in your pool

Learn to read instructions 😬

good video for the idiots who know nothing about pools.... but for the video poster, you obviously have money since you use Milwaukee tools, just a couple of those tools probably cost more then your walmart pool lol..... perhaps you should have spent a little bit more money on your pool and purchased one that had good hardware instead.........

I’m not losing 6” of water level to use that. There has to be a better somution

what did you use to cover the 2 inlets. The one under the skimmer and the one to the left of the skimmer

Your video convinced me to get this skimmer. I was about to purchase the intex on that you upgraded from. My question is what did you use to block the water from the 2 holes that used to feed the water to the pump? My pool only came with 1 slow stopper for when I’m using the vacuum. Doesn’t 100% stop the water.

Hi! Can i have some update on how the wall skimmer works since to you installed it? How long is it installed and is there any leak are damages on the liner with time? Is it worth it or should i keep the intex surface skimmer? Thanks a lot 🙏 Fab

Hayward makes quality pool parts, I always use their brand when available.

This was really helpful, Thanks man! I wanted to mention for anyone looking to add one of these Hayward units to your more oval shaped above ground pool. If you install it on the side near the pump you will see that the wall is not vertical like these round pools. This will be a problem you'll discover too late. I had to re-order a few parts, to repair the hole, and a longer hose to re-install it around to the end where it is rounded and vertical. Fixed.

I have the same pool and my dad uses a dolphin pool style robot pool cleaner it is really good

How would you connect a hose for a vacuum if you have the skimmer?

😂😂😂😂an aggressive spiraling effect 😂😂😂regardless it's still a intex/Wal-Mart bought pool

I would tighten up the floater with a string on the other end. Have that conditioner between 90-100.

In case no one else has said anything, that flapper is there to stop backflow of junk if/when the pump is turned off. Makes sure all the bugs and other crap stay in the catch.

I need to convince my husband to do this! That intex skimmer is just not working for us at all.

Amazing....whats the brand of skimmer u got?...I need one