is the skimmer lid on this pump easy to remove and put on?
1463483
I don't think that it comes off as easy as it should. They should get away from this type of lid
1463484
If you are referring to the cover on the pump housing; it as difficult and like all others. This is due to the need for an air tight seal. Sorry but I think there all difficult. I've had my share of scraped knuckles,
564596
The skimmer has brackets that will attatch to the ultra fram as well as the inflatable top pools. Does a very good job. I would do it again. We've had ours running since June 2013.
1525119
yes -very easy -just pull it up ad soap and put the straw back in all from the top.
843834
Very simple. A few 1/4" screws and slide it out. I've changed many elements and those are among the easiest.
203889
It's not difficult as a replacement for a failed pump if you have basic DIY skills. You need to turn off the breaker to the pool equipment to disconnect and reconnect the wiring. The only other connection is the input and output hoses to the pump itself. That proved to be a bit of a challenge when I did it in cold weather because the hose tends to be less flexible in the cold. New hose and connectors are provided with the pump. The pump timer(s) will need to be reset when you turn the power back on. I did this job in just over 30 minutes.
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.
1941324
Should be no problem adding between pool skimmer and pump. May have to pickup PVC fittings (adapters and reducers, etc.)
1404318
Place hose on wanda and the other end to the intake at the skimmer and turn pump on
625077
Yes extremely easy, you take the cover off and you pull the filter out by the the plastic tab on top of the filter. It takes less than a second.
741666
No, Lid does not fit snug, but does not blow off. Easy to remove and replace.
1804361
Yes no problem! You need to cut off the plastic between the handle so you can take it off to put the lid on though!
797221
Yes. It comes with a screw down lid which can be taken off by removing the 2 screws.
1267179
Yes. It is relatively easy, but you should follow the instructions exactly. The area around the leak needs to be as smooth and clean as possible. The problem is working a repair in deep water. I wouldn't expect the repair to last forever.
2025891
As I remember it before throwing it away, it has an inside gasket plastic frame and the skimmer assembly which I think was all one piece. The skimmer appeared to be beefy but the problem was the way it was designed, there wasn't a way to attach all the screws from the gasket inside the pool to the housing of the skimmer and it leaks as a result. The holes were there but not, meaning not threaded and now way to do that, a little difficult to describe without taking a picture of the housing. Also as others had mentioned the hardware, screws are not stainless so they will rust eventually, sooner if you have a salt water chlorine generator. Maybe the one I received was manufactured incorrectly who knows, seems to be some others who are happy with it. Hope that helped. You may want to ask someone who reviewed it favorably as well.
1815991
It's pretty easy to remove. It just unsnaps from a point on each side. Honestly, I never need to take the top off. The opening is big enough for me to get in and scoop.
187437
Yes, easier than others I have tried. This is the best manual pump I have found. I prefer it over my electric pumps.
1913876
As I mentioned in my review, this was not an exact replacement for the Summer Escapes skimmer, filter, pump combination. The best thing would be to see if it is as least as big or bigger than your existing skimmer. As long as it's as big or bigger it's not a problem to trim the opening and punch new holes for the screws like I did.