It says it comes with a skimmer, but the pool guys who set it up for me says it doesn't and it isn't necessary. Is this true?
144450
I think the "skimmer" they're talking about is the little basket filter that pulls floating debris from the top of the pool. Yes, that does come with it. Professional pool people think of something else when they think about a skimmer. The only thing this doesn't have that we miss is a really good "vacuum" for cleaning debris off the bottom of the pool, but we've been able to keep our pool clean using the mediocre one that's included.
144451
Mine came with one, but it doesn't work very well. It doesn't matter to me because I use a solar cover and you can't use the skimmer with a cover.
144452
When u say skimmer are you talking about a pole with a net on the end. My pool came with one and my friend also. Yes u need a skimmer and should use every day. If u don't get the surface dirt leaves. And bugs they sink and ate much harder to vacume. Job lot or Walmart sells them cheap. Ok
144453
I just bought a18x42my old pool is a 16x48 I paid $200.00 for it at. WalMart it came with a skimmer. The skimmer is the little basket that catches the debris so it don't clog your pump.
144454
It does not. I purchased an intex skimmer. I had to clamp it to the pool frame because it tends to float up.
243314
it does not skim the top of the pool. It rides along the bottom and sides sucking up debris. When you pool filter is running stuff on top should go into the skimmer basket or you can net this off.
758164
I did find just the skimmer but it is very hard to fine and for the price comparison was only about $20 difference without the pumps.also the replacements camera did you buy from Amazon is a better quality...the one that comes with the pool is a hard brittle plastic the one from Amazon is more of a resin plastic...so I would say more bang for your buck is to buy the skimmer and pump together
907840
No it doesn't, you don't need one on this, this float is so comfortable and I ordered 3 more so I have enough for guest that come over to swim in my pool
1303477
no it didn't ,but at the end I did something better I bought the Summer Escapes Skimmer Filter Pump Conversion Kit and Intex 56635EG 1500-Gallon Filter Pump and for the first time my pool was crystal clean I set it in auto for 2 hour a day and I don't have to worry and now have 2 filters ,it's just perfect
1130839
It is just the skimmer part. You have to buy the handle as an additional piece.
955942
Yes it attaches to either skimmer inlet or anyother round inlet in the pool and yes it comes with all necessary hoses. Not bad for the money.
449513
Yes, it comes with the black skimmer and the hose connectors and hose connector plug (for the side you don't use). There is a white filter in the bottom and a basket. I cut a piece of the Styrofoam that it was packed in and zip tied it to each side to make it a floating skimmer.
2228149
It does come with a long hose. It comes with an adapter for the skimmer but the hose has male ends that will fit without it.
1274171
Yes, I do not have a skimmer either. It connects to the intake side! Works great!
902595
No but I found with my small pool (12x24) it wasn't necessary. I don't have a deep end (only 5.5 feet) and the sides don't get dirty or algae build up. It is also why this unit is so affordable. I love this aquabot and have had the $1000 unit in my prior pool. This works great for the $$
985222
Answer here...the pool skim has to be connected to a return line not a suction line.
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.
1152102
I believe it should be. We're fixing to find out because we're putting our new pool up tomorrow that is the 18' ultra one and I don't think it came with a skimmer, so prob will have to use that one...
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!!
578486
Don't buy it it doesn't for buy a new skimmer from a pool store or here measure the opening there about 3 times the amount of the adapter . And it has a skimmer basket in it if you upgrade the pump the basket will float unless you put a rock in it . I eventually got a new skimmer because the old one dry rotted and I took the impeller out of the original and just ran the hose on the old one with a hose clamp .
1266304
I don't believe it does.... You'd need to order one separately. I'd recommend these guys. http://poolandspasupply.com/