I bought this piece and it worked perfect for the bottom of the skimmer to the pump. Problem is, the hose/opening back into the pool do not work?HELP
1186132
We had to take a box knife n trim out a lil on the side of the pool so the hose would connect to the return but be carful not to cut away to much or it will leak hope this helps
1186133
If I understand your question correctly, sounds like maybe you have the wrong size hose from the pump back to the pool. Are you going through a sand filter?
1186134
There is a piece you can order from here, or pick up at local pool supply store, that converts the hoses from the larger new size to the older smaller size.
1186135
Yes, there are adaptors that will take it from a larger sized hoses that a sand filter/pump use to the smaller sized hoses on the Summer Escape pools. They are not that expensive. You could also reduce the size coming out of the pump/sand filter with an adaptor so you can use the hoses that came with your pool.
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brandy what pump are you using? if you are using the 1500 gal pump all you need is the bushing reducer which slips inside the return hose then on to the fitting , & using a hose clamp. the bushing reducers are usually included with the pump when you purchase them. if you can take a picture that would help to let us know what you need. Check this page out brandy. http://www.intheswim.com/Pool-Accessories/Intex-Pool-Accessories/Intex-Soft-Side-Pool-Adapter-Kits-and-Accessories/
1155885
I would just try to tighten the pump hose clamp that could have came lose. Also when you put your hand inside the skimmer where the connection is there and tighten that little white ring. With all the water it can untighten I am sure.
94167
We had to use a hose reducer for the pool connection. But I think this is more a connector problem than the hose size. My previous pool's inline connection accommodated the hose size. I think the inline on this pool might be smaller because no hose fits it. Sorry I couldnt be more help but its a great vacuum.
608233
I'm having the same problem and haven't figured it out yet. I've had this skimmer for over a month now and so far, it's useless. If you get a good answer, please let me know.
966630
It's a battle. My hose keeps splitting and I have to continually untangle so that it will work the pool. It does a great job when working properly. Try to make sure you connectors rotate freely!
1006285
I've also purchased this pump for our inflatable pool (without ports). Two questions - (1) Did you still connect the Pool inlet nozzle and the strainer grid to the ends of the hoses, and if so what did you use to pad the hoses with to make it a tight connection? The hoses are meant to fit onto the ports and not directly to these pieces so there is a size difference. And (2) - did you use something to weight the ends down that go into the pool? Or does the weight of the water inside them hold them under the surface. Thanks in advance! We're hoping that this will work to clean the water so that we don't have to empty and refill the pool every week during the summer. We are also using the chlorine granules (1/2 oz) to chlorinate the water.
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do you have a intex pool? if so you have to cut the bottom piece off and slide the 1/4/ inch pipe into you return on the pool use a clamp to hold it in place
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I had small leak where hoses entered the pool. However, I think you are referring to where the hose is attached to the pump. If that's the case I would check the O rings and make sure the coupling is alined correctly with the threads. Sometime plastic threads and coupling can get easily out of alinement during installation. Good luck!
1734632
I have never had any problems. I trimmed it to fit the pool with cut outs around the ladder and the skimmer opening. Mine never moves.
2009932
That will depend on a couple of things. The hose didn't fit ours so we had to use the attachment that comes with the unit and attach it through the skimmer. This attachment also has a valve that controls the suction to adjust the unit for proper functioning. You will want to use the attachment for regulating suction. Over all I really like unit and find it easy to use.
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The skimmer came with a few adapters that screw onto the water intake. Where the hose screws onto the pool to suck water into the pump. The adapter will screw onto the inside of the pool on the hose connector. And there is a hose that goes from the adaptor to the skimmer. It was very simple and the skimmer works very well. I hope this helps you some. It's kinda hard to explain.
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I will tell you that I have an older pool and it worked. From what my pool guy said they for overlap as well. my pool is a beaded system. Sorry since I am not a pool expert look to see if your pool is beaded or not that that might help.
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Absolutely No! While they do make skimmers that would work in such manner, this is NOT one of those type. This skimmer only can bee hooked up to the ports where the water comes back into the pool. It attaches to one of the ports where the water is returning from the pump back into the pool. You simply screw off one of these caps and attach the skimmer instead. It's not a vacuum, but a skimmer. Vacuums suck (literally), while this creates a whirlpool type effect drawing debris from across the surface of your pool into the skimmer.
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You have to make sure all the air is out of the hose for it to work properly, so if you disconnect it, you'll probably have to pull the sections of the hose apart to ensure there is NO air in them. If I'm doing this by myself, the easiest way is from in the pool, keeping the hose ends under water. If you have help, it's possible to do it from outside of the pool.
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Could be the spoke rubber gasket is cut or swollen. This would basically send all dirt back into pool. Or the spring whichPresses down on the plastic piece that seals to the rubber spoke gasket is weak or broken.
653116
The pointy pump piece wont work. But if you have a piece that is an open circle (like the end of a water hose) that will work.
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It works perfect and resolved my original issue which was that the skimmer never stayed below the surface of the water because it wasn't receiving enough water pressure. Just by replacing the hose, the proper pressure was restored and the skimmer started working like new again.