I;m sure by now you've found your issue? There's not enough water in your pool, and/or your skimmer is is not mounted at the correct heigth. The blue top should be floating freely on the water. It will not be sucked in completely, but it will be level on the water, allowing water to float in from al sides. And like other said, the pump for such a pool is way too small. Enjoy!
I dropped it down and its floating now. Works great. Ended up getting a 1500 from 1000 pump. The pool is not level, its about 4squares (5") off. The low point is where the skimmer is. This pool will be given away in the fall, going to get a new one for next season. Loving the pool
Wow some comments are so rude.. he put fail in the title... He got it figured out by the end. You clicked and watched it. Stop thinking you're perfect, you're not. Be kind for crying out loud! Jerks
I’m sure you got this fixed I have a 2000 per gallon pump and I had to plug up one side of the inlet and push the skimmer all the way down into the water practically and fill it up all the way to the top for it to work properly Hope you got it all worked out.
When you uncapped the filter inlet strainer, did you have to use a screw driver? Because we are having a hard time taking it off so that we can attach the skimmer hose
Yes it does float that is normal it is Supp to be placed down up to 4” under water and allow blue piece to float up and that pump should do fine if you fill more water and plug other suction you prob figured this out already but let it float
@@LawnPusher yw I know ur post has been around a while and you probably know all of this already I mainly posted comments for others who may go to the video to figure things out. Another video someone put the white rubber stopper with hole in the A port or sounds like it cause said her pump stopped working and the video was most clear concise I’ve ever seen point blank step by step
That’s my Skimmer exactly. Put in a sock, taped the bottom shut, raised it up & lowered it, all you tube ideas. And bought a bigger pump. Nothing worked. I give up!
That pump for that large pool is cheap. I sold mine and got a 2100gph sand pump. A 1600gph pump will work great too but the bigger the better. These skimmers are fantastic when you have a bigger pump. By the way, my pool is an oval inflatable 18x10. I just sold it though and I'm waiting for our new intex 12x24 ultra frame. It comes with a 1600gph pump but I'll be using my 2100gph pump. And make sure that the white part of the skimmer sits below the water line. The blue part should float. Oh, by the way . I saw your temporary steps video. I love the idea and will be using it with our new pool.
Those steps are solid. Seems to be a hit on YT. We might be buying a bigger size next year, used this as a test to see how the kids and family would do with it. Deciding on the pool pump once we get the bigger size. Looking at a 25x15. I definitely have a learning curve when it comes to anything pool related.
Water is too low or skimmer should be higher. It still doesn't suck down. It just floats. But you were on the right track by capping the other one. But yes. You need a bigger pump.
@@LawnPusher I've been watching videos to get my nerve up! It's intimidating but I didn't flood my yard last year so it's tint to step it up a little bit. You youtubers really are a big help with these projects and people don't say it often enough so thank you 😊
@@LawnPusher I have a 1000 on a 10' diam size. It's awesome power. Have a skimmer coming in mail so hoping it works. Also, someone said with these smaller pumps to elevate them so they don't have to work so hard.
@@makesmefeellikeatalltree8250 that’s smart. Never thought of elevating to make it flow without gravity pushing on it. I will try that next time fo sho
I tear down my pool every winter. All the maintenance is worth the enjoyment you get out of it. I'm female and do all maintenance and troubleshooting. Fixed a tear once too. The products they have now work really well.
thank you. I finally figured that out and got bigger pump and also hoses. The pool is on a uneven ground so I couldn’t fill it all the way up. That’s also an issue
In a perfect setup I would, but the ground was in level when i filled it up. the other side of the pool was at normal depth. I wasn't about to dig up my yard for the pool, since I didn't know if I was going to keep it or not
No omg you have no common sense lol 😆😂 never mind haha
Thank you.
Huh.?
I;m sure by now you've found your issue? There's not enough water in your pool, and/or your skimmer is is not mounted at the correct heigth. The blue top should be floating freely on the water. It will not be sucked in completely, but it will be level on the water, allowing water to float in from al sides. And like other said, the pump for such a pool is way too small. Enjoy!
I dropped it down and its floating now. Works great. Ended up getting a 1500 from 1000 pump. The pool is not level, its about 4squares (5") off. The low point is where the skimmer is. This pool will be given away in the fall, going to get a new one for next season. Loving the pool
I have a full pool and tried everything to no avail 😔
Wow some comments are so rude.. he put fail in the title... He got it figured out by the end. You clicked and watched it. Stop thinking you're perfect, you're not. Be kind for crying out loud! Jerks
Thank you, people sometimes don't even look at the titles and/or descriptions
I’m sure you got this fixed I have a 2000 per gallon pump and I had to plug up one side of the inlet and push the skimmer all the way down into the water practically and fill it up all the way to the top for it to work properly Hope you got it all worked out.
Absolutely
You need to fill the pool and put a plug on the second suction line or put a tee on the bottom of the skimmer so both lines can connect.
Done
Tried that to no avail even blocked off completely one intake, water is coming out the outlet but no swirl ugh
Hi there what you can do make IT close whith tape for more suction under the skimmer where the black things are
No tape
When you uncapped the filter inlet strainer, did you have to use a screw driver? Because we are having a hard time taking it off so that we can attach the skimmer hose
We didn't put on the screw because its useless to have on the strainer. The strainer inlet is not going to move
Yes it does float that is normal it is Supp to be placed down up to 4” under water and allow blue piece to float up and that pump should do fine if you fill more water and plug other suction you prob figured this out already but let it float
Thank you
@@LawnPusher yw I know ur post has been around a while and you probably know all of this already I mainly posted comments for others who may go to the video to figure things out. Another video someone put the white rubber stopper with hole in the A port or sounds like it cause said her pump stopped working and the video was most clear concise I’ve ever seen point blank step by step
That’s my Skimmer exactly. Put in a sock, taped the bottom shut, raised it up & lowered it, all you tube ideas. And bought a bigger pump. Nothing worked. I give up!
I agree. Makes no sense
Me neither. Mine was working fine. Now nothing i do will work and crap is accumulating in the bottom of the pool
That pump for that large pool is cheap. I sold mine and got a 2100gph sand pump. A 1600gph pump will work great too but the bigger the better. These skimmers are fantastic when you have a bigger pump. By the way, my pool is an oval inflatable 18x10. I just sold it though and I'm waiting for our new intex 12x24 ultra frame. It comes with a 1600gph pump but I'll be using my 2100gph pump. And make sure that the white part of the skimmer sits below the water line. The blue part should float. Oh, by the way . I saw your temporary steps video. I love the idea and will be using it with our new pool.
Those steps are solid. Seems to be a hit on YT. We might be buying a bigger size next year, used this as a test to see how the kids and family would do with it. Deciding on the pool pump once we get the bigger size. Looking at a 25x15. I definitely have a learning curve when it comes to anything pool related.
Damn ! That’s not over kill for such a little pool? I have a 15x48 round intex and I have 1,200 GPH sand filter and it’s solid
Just curious, did u get a bigger pump and did the skimmer work? Just got a skimmer and my pump is 1500 gph. Curious if it will work
it worked. I got the next size up to flow.
Water is too low or skimmer should be higher. It still doesn't suck down. It just floats. But you were on the right track by capping the other one. But yes. You need a bigger pump.
Definitely need a bigger pump
That little boy is cute as a button. That skimmer though, I'm just hoping the one that comes to me doesn't have me pulling my hair 😅
It’s very easy
@@LawnPusher I've been watching videos to get my nerve up! It's intimidating but I didn't flood my yard last year so it's tint to step it up a little bit. You youtubers really are a big help with these projects and people don't say it often enough so thank you 😊
Plug the other suction port
Needed up doing that!!!
Could you post a video I definitely need help
What type?
Bigger pump will for sure work better. #PITTL
Getting a bigger pool this fall or next year. Looking at 15x26. All new setup if that happens. PITTL
You need to block the other intake to create more suction....
I did
I actually bought a 1500gph pump and its working much better
@@LawnPusher I have a 1000 on a 10' diam size. It's awesome power. Have a skimmer coming in mail so hoping it works. Also, someone said with these smaller pumps to elevate them so they don't have to work so hard.
@@makesmefeellikeatalltree8250 that’s smart. Never thought of elevating to make it flow without gravity pushing on it. I will try that next time fo sho
Forget having a pool. Rather have an inflatable! 9 of 60.
I agree, but we will have a bigger one soon. PITTL
I just bought one it’s garbage it doesn’t work iv tried everything
Same. But it looks like it’s a pump issues not pulling enough aater
Buy a sand filter there way better and it will make the skimmer work better
I’ve been hearing that!! Thanks for the info
The blue part is suppose to float.
Thank you. I realized that after trying for way too long. Ha
La botella tiene que estar completamente sumergida, parabque flote lo azul, si no nunca funcionara
Gracias. Me di cuenta de que después de intentarlo varias veces sin éxito
pools will keep you busy for sure.
Getting a bigger one by next year.
This is why my wife does not want a pool. Lots of maintenance.
It really is. And I get to do it all. PITTL
I tear down my pool every winter. All the maintenance is worth the enjoyment you get out of it. I'm female and do all maintenance and troubleshooting. Fixed a tear once too. The products they have now work really well.
First of you don’t have enough water in your pool . Second the water needs to be flowing over the top .and your pump is too small
thank you. I finally figured that out and got bigger pump and also hoses. The pool is on a uneven ground so I couldn’t fill it all the way up. That’s also an issue
That intex skimmer is a joke. Just get a through wall. They're easy to install and actually work.
Rob Gibson I agree.
What is a through wall?
@@jimmymthembu3345 is a Hayward skimmer on it up on TH-cam
You failed not the skimmer!
Explain?
lol look at this genius! lol
I know!!!! Crazy
Yeah not enough water you have to feel the pool all the way
In a perfect setup I would, but the ground was in level when i filled it up. the other side of the pool was at normal depth. I wasn't about to dig up my yard for the pool, since I didn't know if I was going to keep it or not
Lol! Look at the pump you are using! 🤣🤣🤣 OF COURSE IT WILL NOT PULL!🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️ You need a bigger pump!!
I agree. 😂😂😂😂. What an idiot
Duh that's what he said in the video
fill up your pool obvioiusly not enough water
I couldn’t due to the angle of the yard. Will fix that issue next time
Wow. Not rocket science
It might be