I have improved the pump but i taped the bottom shut since those Valves where a pain and wouldnt stay closed since normally they should stay closed but they didnt want to do thanks for this video now it works much better
Thanks. The tape thing worked for me! I was driving myself crazy trying figure out why if my pump is 1000 gph and this requires min of 800, it would barely pull debris. But easy fix.
I finally realized the purpose of the bottom flaps. If the water level drops below the skimmer it will be sucking in all air. This is a safety for that. I did this trick too, I want all the suction I can get at skimmer
OH WOW... I always wondered why there was hardly ANY SUCTION with this skimmer... Now, I know... In fact, I threw it in my trash today while cleaning my basement, because I thought this was useless. lol.. Now, I need to take it back, wash it off and try what Reiner Hut did here. :)
Apparently the power of Intex pumps varies, I have the same pump and never had any issues. As for the skimmer, I did other modifications. Video is on TH-cam. ps. I don't like the idea of lead in a swimming pool.
I have the same problem. What moron throught it was a good idea to put those flaps on the bottom? They just make it worse. I'll try some duct tape tomorrow!
I didn't realize those flaps were on the bottom that let water in. I couldn't figure out why the bucket wouldn't empty when the top if it was above the water line. It took me 15min to finally figure out the flaps were there. Tape will definitely be put on the bottom to cover those up. Prob spent 2hrs trying to get the skimmer to work after it had been in the pool for a number of days. Initially worked well then stopped. Maybe because my filter was new?
Apparently, this fix alone will not get your intex pool skimmer sucking water with lower capacity pump as I found out today. *On top of this fix, you also have to PLUG or stop the other OUTLETS if you have more than one. Only one outlet connected to the skimmer can be OPEN as was shown in this video.* I don't know why intex pool owners on TH-cam fail to MENTION this ONE CRITICAL FACT when it comes to intex skimmer.
I have the 2 inlets and the skimmer came with a white nipple flow reduction for the second inlet. You just need two of the bases. That normally have the strainer caps. One gets removed for skimmer to screw onto the base the other gets the normal setup only the white plug is added inside the cap. Suction worked perfectly for me 1000gph krystal clear pump.
@@TheAsmrAddict888 Well, my comment is related to the stock pump that comes with the pool not bought separately. Stock pump usually has lower volume or pumping capacity somewhere between 250 to 500 Gallon... your 1000GPH is an exception and will have enough suction to do skimming and filtering your pool. The only way for me to solve this problem was to UPGRADE to a better pump like yours.
Because the standard pump delivered with the pool has very poor suction power. If you put some weight on the bucket, it will lay deeper in the water and get more and easier water pulled in.
Just upgrade your pump and filter system with a sand filter, and you do not have to do any of this nonsense. The cartridge pump/filter you are using is complete junk.
lol bought a sand filter last week going back to today. Leaks under motor it was draining the pool and the pool is filled with sand, I am not a plumber or a mechanic when I buy something I want it to work. Put the little pump that came with the pool back and wow sparkling clean water again, now to get the skimmer to work,
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Even with a more powerful filter I still don't get enough suction so this is a great tip
I have improved the pump but i taped the bottom shut since those Valves where a pain and wouldnt stay closed since normally they should stay closed but they didnt want to do thanks for this video now it works much better
I used your method. Works a lot better. I do need to add the tape around blue bucket. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks. The tape thing worked for me! I was driving myself crazy trying figure out why if my pump is 1000 gph and this requires min of 800, it would barely pull debris. But easy fix.
I finally realized the purpose of the bottom flaps. If the water level drops below the skimmer it will be sucking in all air. This is a safety for that. I did this trick too, I want all the suction I can get at skimmer
OH WOW... I always wondered why there was hardly ANY SUCTION with this skimmer... Now, I know... In fact, I threw it in my trash today while cleaning my basement, because I thought this was useless. lol.. Now, I need to take it back, wash it off and try what Reiner Hut did here. :)
Best solution : Sand pump filter with more pressure. Cheap solution, what you showed. Nice vid, thanks dude!
I'm gonna try that tomorrow, thanks for the video
Apparently the power of Intex pumps varies, I have the same pump and never had any issues. As for the skimmer, I did other modifications. Video is on TH-cam. ps. I don't like the idea of lead in a swimming pool.
Thank You very much! I have the same problem (same pump)
Let me try this before I buy a stronger pump ;)
Sweet! I’m gonna try that right now. Thanks
Thank you so much for sharing!😊
I have the same problem.
What moron throught it was a good idea to put those flaps on the bottom? They just make it worse. I'll try some duct tape tomorrow!
I didn't realize those flaps were on the bottom that let water in. I couldn't figure out why the bucket wouldn't empty when the top if it was above the water line. It took me 15min to finally figure out the flaps were there. Tape will definitely be put on the bottom to cover those up. Prob spent 2hrs trying to get the skimmer to work after it had been in the pool for a number of days. Initially worked well then stopped. Maybe because my filter was new?
I just put duct tape on the bottom without anything else and that alone improved the suction 10x. I can actually see the swirl at the top.
I think to stop large objects from getting in and clogging it?
Apparently, this fix alone will not get your intex pool skimmer sucking water with lower capacity pump as I found out today. *On top of this fix, you also have to PLUG or stop the other OUTLETS if you have more than one. Only one outlet connected to the skimmer can be OPEN as was shown in this video.* I don't know why intex pool owners on TH-cam fail to MENTION this ONE CRITICAL FACT when it comes to intex skimmer.
This. After a year of frustration, I plugged the other outlet and that did the trick. Thanks!
The skimmer instructions do state to plug any other outlets
I have the 2 inlets and the skimmer came with a white nipple flow reduction for the second inlet. You just need two of the bases. That normally have the strainer caps. One gets removed for skimmer to screw onto the base the other gets the normal setup only the white plug is added inside the cap. Suction worked perfectly for me 1000gph krystal clear pump.
@@TheAsmrAddict888 Well, my comment is related to the stock pump that comes with the pool not bought separately. Stock pump usually has lower volume or pumping capacity somewhere between 250 to 500 Gallon... your 1000GPH is an exception and will have enough suction to do skimming and filtering your pool. The only way for me to solve this problem was to UPGRADE to a better pump like yours.
@@1USAUSA the skimmer says it has to be ran on a min of 1000gph. Or it won't work properly.
If you tape the bottom flaps, could you also drill out the center hole?
Probably
Great Video. Good Idea.Thank You👍
What do you mean by lead?
Can you please explain the wrapping the bucket with lead part?
Because the standard pump delivered with the pool has very poor suction power. If you put some weight on the bucket, it will lay deeper in the water and get more and easier water pulled in.
Did you leave the white ring out?
Not working, tried your method but nothing. I have an upgraded pump as well. Seems like my blue part flora to high above water.
I think you really need the sand filter
Does this help with air bubbles? My skimmer has been making air bubbles and not having enough suction
Same thing for me. Any solution?
Thank you so much
It worked 😃 thanks
Lead poisoning for the fam. Nice 👍
We get more shit in our food then a bit of lead in a pool, its covered in tape so. Maybe different weights are better, its not mandatory.
Just upgrade your pump and filter system with a sand filter, and you do not have to do any of this nonsense. The cartridge pump/filter you are using is complete junk.
lol bought a sand filter last week going back to today. Leaks under motor it was draining the pool and the pool is filled with sand, I am not a plumber or a mechanic when I buy something I want it to work. Put the little pump that came with the pool back and wow sparkling clean water again, now to get the skimmer to work,