Is this skimmer compatible with an intex 18'x48' ultraframe pool w/ 2650gph sand pump? Also, what type of vacuum would be best to use with this? I
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I was very unhappy with this skimmer because of the design, mine leaked. I would puchase another brand. I have different pump/ filter on mine, not familiar with the standard one you have. You may want to chk out site called troublefreepool.com for lots of ideas
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The hose I have (that comes with the skimmer) has a 1 and a half inch inside diameter and the hose fits snugly. I'm certain that you could not fit a l & 1/4 inch hose onto this fitting! If you have an Intex above ground pool, it is the exact same part as the one that came with the pool. I purchased another one so that I could put one on both the inlet and the outlet sides and then place plugs in them from the inside which allowed me to leave the pool full of water for winter. That way, I didn't have to drain any of the water from my pool before winterizing. All I did was remove the valves, hoses, and pump for the winter. I live in Utah where the pool freezes over. The hose I have (that comes with the skimmer) has a 1 and a half inch inside diameter and the hose fits snugly. I'm certain that you could not fit a l & 1/4 inch hose onto this fitting! If you have an Intex above ground pool, it is the exact same part as the one that came with the pool. I purchased another one so that I could put one on both the inlet and the outlet sides and then place plugs in them from the inside which allowed me to leave the pool full of water for winter. That way, I didn't have to drain any of the water from my pool before winterizing. All I did was remove the valves,... » Read More The hose I have (that comes with the skimmer) has a 1 and a half inch inside diameter and the hose fits snugly. I'm certain that you could not fit a l & 1/4 inch hose onto this fitting! If you have an Intex above ground pool, it is the exact same part as the one that came with the pool. I purchased another one so that I could put one on both the inlet and the outlet sides and then place plugs in them from the inside which allowed me to leave the pool full of water for winter. That way, I didn't have to drain any of the water from my pool before winterizing. All I did was remove the valves, hoses, and pump for the winter. I live in Utah where the pool freezes over. « Show Less
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My pool is 26 x 52, and i added this skimmer box to my pool that did not have one. It works realy well just make sure you mount it at the right level for proper water flow to your pump.
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Didn't work for mine. I ended up buying an sfs1000 skimmer canister, and this part works great with that. The opening of the basket is the same as well on the summer escapes pool, so you won't have any issue installing it.
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I have an Intex air pump. It is very easy to use! I wouldn't have a pool this size without it. Also, I tried buying a different brand pool and using my Intex pump and that didn't work. Buying the same brand means they work together.
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If you use the smaller attachment you can simply hook up to intake with vacuum hose and suck out the algae. I have a sand filter pump, and it works great. Do not know about the standard filters that come with the above ground intex pools.
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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.
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That is the size pool I have, and I followed this link http://www.bluefade.com/intex-filter-pump-compatibility/ (which is a conversion chart for pool pumps) to see if it would work for mine. Get the model # from your current pump and check the conversion chart.
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Yes, if you do not have an APC they sell some adapters for the independent suction line (different than the skimmer the pool has) or ask for the adapter to connect on the skimmer basket.I hope that helps.
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Since you have an 18 X 48 you will need to use the adapters and fittings with your original pool, they do include adapters and fittings with this pump but it is for the much smaller pools. Mine was a 16 X 48 and we used our original fittings, the intex sand filter eliminates lots of work in keep pool up keep. Good Luck!
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Is it new? Is the line length sufficient? Is the tail line attached? The system seems to work on a pump that causes vacuum. This pump also propels it forward. There's a feature that causes it adjust positioning occasionally, so that it will reach the entire pool. What's it not doing properly?
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No you will not need this if you have the Intex pool. This item is for SE pools that have a skimmer hanging outside the pool. so dont buy this. I have a SE pro serise pool and bought a same filter system like yours to replace the cheapie pump that came with the pool and this is exactly what i need. Fyi this 16" pump takes 150lb of sand and just enough to filled to the right level hope this helps
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18 X 48 pools normally come with a 1500 GPH pump. For the small difference in price, I would upgrade to the 2500 GPH model. I went through several pumps that were the size that came with my pool. I went to the next size up, & besides doing a better job of filtering, I haven't had any failures of the pump motor. I would also recommend the intex filters over those from Walmart. There's quite a difference in the amount of paper folds & they will do a better job on the small silt, etc. Be sure to get the right size. (Available from Amazon of course) Ron
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Sorry, my emails got buried... It should be more than enough to keep that pool pretty. Try taking a piece of 1.5" and 2" pool hose to the ports. I think this pump will work with both sizes. If they fit or, can be adapted, you should be good. Make sure there will always be continuous flow to the pump though. All the pump is going to do is draw water, filter it and push it back into the pool. I'll look around and post if I find anything.
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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.
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The basket did end up fitting my filter system on the Intex Ultra frame pool pump with the built in skimmer. But you have to use the short filters instead of the long ones.
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Yes it can be used with an Intex Ultra frame pool. I have the Intex rectangle pool and it fits great.