what type of pump does this skimmer need, becasue it doesnt look like it comes with one?
1074261
I use the smallest one from wmart for the back line, and the next size up for the air stone. I got both for about 16 bucks.
1074262
No it doesnot come with a pump but I purchased a typical small pump from the pet store for about $12. I did have trouble with getting the skimmer to fit just right in my 55 gal rectangle tank. Fits better in my bow front due to the lighting arrangement.
1074263
any type of air pump will work but depending on what size skimmer you are getting you will need to deal with the water pressure, so i would recommend a decently strong air pump, some people suggest using 2 air pumps but i only have a Tetra whisper for 40 gal and it works fine.
296086
Mine came with all of the fittings necessary to plug it into the skimmer (although I'm not using them as my pool has a dedicated vacuum port). If you plug this one into the skimmer then, yes, the skimmer line is dedicated to the vacuum because you have to take the skimmer basket out and plug the vacuum directly into the pipe. I don't know what the pressure-side fittings look like but you shouldn't need them anyway - as long as you don't try to hook this vacuum onto a pressure port - it definitely wouldn't work as it needs suction.
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.
257528
You will need threads on the return. I have an old lol with one skimmer and return also.
645880
I believe there is an elbow attaches to the intake and outtake attaches to the skimmer port snugly. The small air tube stands upright attached with a band to the main pump outtake. There is a port that goes to the skimmer you are looking for where the pump outtake on top base sits bottom of the box unit that comes up when lifted out.
557303
I dont think so, but I didnt need one because the cord fit in the groove where the grommet would have been. Hope this helps. It is also much quieter and clogs less than the original pump.
718277
I looked at the 2900 pump specs. It looks like the pump will fit. (skimmer is 24"x18", pump is 10.5"x11"). About half of the skimmer is taken up by the filter and brushes. My only concern would be it looks like the 2900 pump outlet comes out the side (mine comes out the top). Maybe you could put an elbow to direct the outlet upwards. The skimmer is rated to 16,000 LPH and the pump is only 11,000 LPH so no problem there. There are two outlet holes (one on each side) to run the hose / wires thru. The are near the top of the skimmer in the pump chamber. Hope this helps.
2152133
There is a small skimmer but it does not work very well. I had to go out and buy a new one and a new vacuum. I do not recommend this product.
952048
The one I received was the 800 GPM non-automatic bilge pump. It operates with a separate float switch. I use it in the shower sump.
875446
Skimmers come with pump (black housing on bottom). When pump burns out (mine lasted 2 years) you can add a pump downline and still use the skimmer. I am doing this now. I have a 18' x48" salt pool and found that anything less than 2500 gph is too small.
589040
It is an in sump skimmer. It works OK once you get it dialed in. Over all, but bad for the price, but you do have to toy with it.
657170
I don't know what you have for a skimmer but the pump outlet will accept either male or female threaded 1.5" PVC Schedule 40. You will need to provide the piping from the pump to your skimmer.
286044
Home Depot sells this pump. You can check there. If not, try Waynepumps.com. Hope this helps.
2252284
I am not sure of the name but it pumped about 800 gal per hour. skimmer worked well but was hard to keep upright and at the right level. I bought an inexpensive pump.
1294466
One is connected with 1 1/4 " pipe used in line with your pump. The other uses small tubing 3/8" (i think) to connect to your skimmer and return. The better way is larger pipe, but is a pain to do.
1444671
I'm not sure what kind of filter comes with your current pool. My pool had the round skimmer basket with a small black pump that attached at the bottom. I did have to get this piece when I put on my sand filter. It made the connection much easier and it does not leak. It basically replaces where the black pump attached to the bottom of the skimmer basket.
875171
Remove old or defective skimmer from the hose that comes from the filter through the pool side. Attach the new skimmer to the hose that is coming from your filter pump. The skimmer I rec'd is bigger but the hose attachment is the same. Works great. Dan