I picked this up for our pool after doing two season without one, and it definitely makes life easier. It comes with two different hanging types (I assume for various pool types) and was no problem to put together. The directions are simple and clear.
The hose connection from the bottom of the skimmer to the pool side was my biggest concern when ordering this, but it was absolutely no problem to install and fit tight. I had it in within less than 5 minutes.
When I first turned on the filter (we have a sand one), I was afraid the suction wasn't hard enough, but debris was gently flowing in (which came in close range). Although I was still not convinced, I let the filter run for its cycle, and when I came back, the pool surface was clear.
I do have a bit of trouble to empty the bucket without getting some debris back into the water, but it's not much. My pool is much cleaner because of this skimmer now.
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Instructions aren’t great, but it’s a good product.
The instructions are par for the course for this company. Vague pictures that don’t exactly represent what you get, but it’s simple enough. Comes with two attachment arms based on the type of frame/pool you have (clamp for a pole frame, and a more brace type one if you have a flat plastic rim topped pool)This connects directly to the suction side of your pool, so if you have to remove the included gray filter cap for the inlet attachment before connecting this skimmer basket like I did, just turn off your pump (makes life way easier) and have one of the rubber nipples the pool came with) or a piece of pvc pipe handy to slide into place so your pump hose on the outside doesn’t fly off with without something to hold onto. The inlet cap has a screw in it, so don’t spend forever trying to muscle it off before you realize. Either get in the pool with a small Phillips screwdriver, or remove it all together (the removed cap is pictured.) We just filled our pool last week (Ohio) and it’s too frigid to get in yet.Screw the skimmer basket’s pump inlet attachment into the inlet pool piece you just took the cap off of, remove the nipple/pipe from the pool wall, and wiggle the skimmer basket inlet piece back into the hole. THEN attach the rest of your skimmer basket. You want the water level nearly flush with the gray lock rim. Nearly, so there’s enough water flowing in from the suction, but it isn’t low enough to let any debris escape back into the pool.All in all, it’s an excellent product, low-ish profile, but definitely not sturdy enough if you’ve got rowdy kids (or adults) who aren’t going to mind the basket or the hose and potentially dislodge it/cause your pump hose to disconnect and your pool to start gushing water 🤣. I’d recommend a flat backed skimmer assembly if that is the case. But this was affordable and we don’t have kids so I’m happy with it. You could also probably buy a shorter hose so there isn’t so much excess. Don’t cut it, it won’t attach unless you’ve got a really good clamp to screw on in the place of the narrow end of the hose.Anyways, no issues for me besides the instructions kinda suck, I imagine this would be difficult for someone who can’t intuitively look at a picture and assemble based on that, or is new to pool things.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2022
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This skimmer is a must if you have a Bestway above ground pool and aren't ready to cut your liner for a built-in model. It is extremely effective with one critical mod. Your pool came with the pictured adapter probably. Take the screw out of the far suction cover, unscrew the cover and place the adapter into the suction fitting, then install the grated suction cover again. The suction will hold it against the fitting body and it is too long to fall out inside the cover. This will restrict but not block suction on the far line and greatly increase skimmer effectiveness. On our oval pool, the skimmer collects best mounted near the return jet between the middle suction port and return. The skimmer had a flap gasket on the bottom under the basket that will pull in and filter more mid-depth pool water to make up for the restricted suction on the far line and both will filter debris or algae that gets stirred up while vacuuming. If you pole/brush vacuum, just unscrew the suction cover and pop out the restriction fitting until you get your vac hose fully flowing and pop the adapter back in to increase vac flow. It will easily stay in place even without the cover if the pump is running. I'd also suggest changing your return jet to the intex adjustable jet with air injector so you can aim the output water slightly to increase circular flow on top of the water. If you are tired of skimming your pool constantly, this setup greatly reduces the trash floating on top which leads to less work cleaning the bottom!
Also, BESTWAY designers: This skimmer would be greatly improved by simply changing the screw mount to a squeeze clamp like woodworkers use. Since we need to take it out and hang it over the side while swimming (otherwise kids run into it and settled debris floats back into the pool even with basket removed), it would be a simple change to press a lever to release tension and then squeeze a handle a few times to remount it. I'll give you my address to send your royalty checks! lol....
Also, BESTWAY designers: This skimmer would be greatly improved by simply changing the screw mount to a squeeze clamp like woodworkers use. Since we need to take it out and hang it over the side while swimming (otherwise kids run into it and settled debris floats back into the pool even with basket removed), it would be a simple change to press a lever to release tension and then squeeze a handle a few times to remount it. I'll give you my address to send your royalty checks! lol....
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Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
This connects directly to the suction side of your pool, so if you have to remove the included gray filter cap for the inlet attachment before connecting this skimmer basket like I did, just turn off your pump (makes life way easier) and have one of the rubber nipples the pool came with) or a piece of pvc pipe handy to slide into place so your pump hose on the outside doesn’t fly off with without something to hold onto. The inlet cap has a screw in it, so don’t spend forever trying to muscle it off before you realize. Either get in the pool with a small Phillips screwdriver, or remove it all together (the removed cap is pictured.) We just filled our pool last week (Ohio) and it’s too frigid to get in yet.
Screw the skimmer basket’s pump inlet attachment into the inlet pool piece you just took the cap off of, remove the nipple/pipe from the pool wall, and wiggle the skimmer basket inlet piece back into the hole. THEN attach the rest of your skimmer basket. You want the water level nearly flush with the gray lock rim. Nearly, so there’s enough water flowing in from the suction, but it isn’t low enough to let any debris escape back into the pool.
All in all, it’s an excellent product, low-ish profile, but definitely not sturdy enough if you’ve got rowdy kids (or adults) who aren’t going to mind the basket or the hose and potentially dislodge it/cause your pump hose to disconnect and your pool to start gushing water 🤣. I’d recommend a flat backed skimmer assembly if that is the case. But this was affordable and we don’t have kids so I’m happy with it. You could also probably buy a shorter hose so there isn’t so much excess. Don’t cut it, it won’t attach unless you’ve got a really good clamp to screw on in the place of the narrow end of the hose.
Anyways, no issues for me besides the instructions kinda suck, I imagine this would be difficult for someone who can’t intuitively look at a picture and assemble based on that, or is new to pool things.
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Instructions aren’t great, but it’s a good product.
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
The instructions are par for the course for this company. Vague pictures that don’t exactly represent what you get, but it’s simple enough. Comes with two attachment arms based on the type of frame/pool you have (clamp for a pole frame, and a more brace type one if you have a flat plastic rim topped pool)Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2023
This connects directly to the suction side of your pool, so if you have to remove the included gray filter cap for the inlet attachment before connecting this skimmer basket like I did, just turn off your pump (makes life way easier) and have one of the rubber nipples the pool came with) or a piece of pvc pipe handy to slide into place so your pump hose on the outside doesn’t fly off with without something to hold onto. The inlet cap has a screw in it, so don’t spend forever trying to muscle it off before you realize. Either get in the pool with a small Phillips screwdriver, or remove it all together (the removed cap is pictured.) We just filled our pool last week (Ohio) and it’s too frigid to get in yet.
Screw the skimmer basket’s pump inlet attachment into the inlet pool piece you just took the cap off of, remove the nipple/pipe from the pool wall, and wiggle the skimmer basket inlet piece back into the hole. THEN attach the rest of your skimmer basket. You want the water level nearly flush with the gray lock rim. Nearly, so there’s enough water flowing in from the suction, but it isn’t low enough to let any debris escape back into the pool.
All in all, it’s an excellent product, low-ish profile, but definitely not sturdy enough if you’ve got rowdy kids (or adults) who aren’t going to mind the basket or the hose and potentially dislodge it/cause your pump hose to disconnect and your pool to start gushing water 🤣. I’d recommend a flat backed skimmer assembly if that is the case. But this was affordable and we don’t have kids so I’m happy with it. You could also probably buy a shorter hose so there isn’t so much excess. Don’t cut it, it won’t attach unless you’ve got a really good clamp to screw on in the place of the narrow end of the hose.
Anyways, no issues for me besides the instructions kinda suck, I imagine this would be difficult for someone who can’t intuitively look at a picture and assemble based on that, or is new to pool things.
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