So the pump goes inside the skimmer then the hose goes to the waterfall. Is the skimmer placed on a shelf in the pond at water level?
444722
No we have it at the end opposite the waterfall. The pond does go a little deeper in the center. Our pump sits on the bottom of the skimmer box.
444723
Yes, except the skimmer sits outside the edge of the pond. You have to dig outside the edge of the pond. The water level sits an inch our so below the very top of the opening in the front. You cut a hole in your liner and attach the liner around the skimmer intake. This allows the skimmer to sit outside the pond.
444724
there is a line on the skimmer that shows where the water level should be build your shelf using that
444725
I guess u can put it on shelf. I dug a hole next to pond, set the skimmer in hole so water level is approximately 1 inch from top of opening on skimmer. As per instructions cut liner to fit inside opening on skimmer.
444726
I don't think it would work to have pump in the skimmer? I installed my skimmer at the edge of the pond at water level. My pump is not an underwater pump. I have it set up just like a swimming pool and it works awesome!!
985226
No. This must be attached to the return line. I used mine one season, didn't work all that well. Would not buy unless you did not have a skimmer at all.
1065176
Height and distance is probubly the issue, my 1800 pumps great with my 3ft high water fall about 10 ft from my pond,there is two ports on the skimmer make sure the othe is closed and that the pump is working
1376761
The pump isn't submerged, I have mine off aways and the hose/diffuser is on the bottom..
1253421
the problem i have had is that it will tend to float above water level and the pump is rubbinf but not getting water mine burned out my pump, i quit using the skimmer.
665267
No, the skimmer utilizes the suction side of the pump via a short hose from the skimmer to the wall inlet. To vacuum you must disconnect the skimmer hose from the wall inlet and attach the vacuum to the inlet.
875245
Our pump is at the bottom of a 38 inch Koi pond. It pumps 28 inches above the water line, with a moderate flow through our filter down a rock waterfall and back into our pond. It has been doing this for over a year, at least 10 hours a day. I will say, the flow has diminished this last week. We will pull the pump and check for debris. Meanwhile, to answer your question, we are over 5.5 feet. I feel 6 feet will reduce the flo, but will do the job.
942132
Behind the lower blue section there is a place to add the water. There is a small pump in there.
1647839
It hooks into the suction hose. Cut suction hose about 2 ft from skimmer add device to short hose and then connect rest of hose
1381692
There is a sub-pump inside, and it pulls the water through the rocks. The sub-pump is very small though, and should not be your only source of filtration. (...especially a smaller tank with several fish or a turtle..) This system is more or less a biological filtration system. ..ie... good bactetia growing on the rocks, to convert harmful amonia. In addition, it's not very tall at all, and your water level will be low. I set mine up in a 55 gallon, and my water level was only half-full. It's just not a very practicle system, and your better off with a canister system, either outside or an in-your tank system. Even a large waterfall filter would be better. Hope this helps.
657167
The (original) skimmer will colapse in with the pressure from the new pump. One has to add an adapter to the skimmer. (Once old motor on skimmer is removed) Also additional hoses are needed. (2) one for the return & another for the skimmer to pump connection. One last thing would be adapters for a proper connection (hoses to pump).
528276
No, not directly. it joins two sections of hose. The hose goes into the skimmer with the appropriate skimmer plate.
2196433
No, the lift to your waterfall will slow this pump down. It will not be too large for your pond or waterfall.
758166
I'm not sure since the pump sits at the bottom of the skimmer. But I would not advise anyone to buy this pump, it does not last but a couple of months and the company wants you to open it up and troubleshoot it before they will do anything for you.
589041
As is...it needs to be in the sump. However, you can make it an external pump by elevating the skimmer itself, and hanging the pump over the edge of the tank in the water.
2128125
I connected inline between pump and waterfall - Just clamped hosing and put it in the filter box with the pump for easy access - no trouble and clear water - I have a small pond with about 600 gallons
1287671
I find the skimmer works best with water level half way up at minimum. I am running 1hp Hayward Superpump which seems to need additional water.