Easy to install and very effective! I had previously purchased and used an over-the-wall skimmer, it worked fine but I decided to purchase this unit when it was on sale, I do not regret the purchase! This wall skimmer is easy to install and works great, I cannot stress enough how much better this skimmer works than an over the wall unit. Suction and debris intake is at least triple if not quadrupled compared to the previous over the wall unit. I highly recommend this unit for those who've purchased a new pool (yet slightly older model i.e. last years inventory) that do not have the built-in wall skimmer included. Tips: - Align the gasket with hole pattern on the outside of the pool. - Mark each hole using a permanent marker/sharpie etc. - When making pilot holes for the screws use something small and sharp - whatever you do, make the pilot hole using the face plates so you don't accidentally go to far with your cut (size-wise). - DO NOT cut the hole before mounting. Make a horizontal slit AFTER you have the inside and outside gaskets and covers up and at least half the screws in place (lower half so water won't leak). Once the bottom and lower side screws are in place from the top of the units cutout area make one cut on the left and right going down on each side until you reach the horizontal cut. This will allow a flap to me made, finish mounting all screws into place then finish your cutout all the way. *You can use this method if you do not drain 2" below the bottom of the unit as that was quite a bit of water to replace. - If the unit leaks i.e. you see water running down the outside of the pool from the skimmer frame, ensure all screws are flush-mount. Read full review
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During installation, it was necessary to use a bit of force to make the chamber flanges screw holes to line up. It at first appeared the two parts would not match up, but then I figured they may have warped a very small amount. Thankfully the plastic provided a small bit of flexibility. Also, it took a couple of reinstallation tries and silicone caulking to form a watertight seal around the pool liner/outer flange contact. The inlet door, when fully opened, interferes a bit with the pool vacuum hose attachment, but some finagling allows for a good seal and full suction . Otherwise, the skimmer is performing as anticipated and I would rather have it than not.
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I installed this 6 weeks ago and it fit okay but I am not sure of the quality. There are no Hydrotools markings on the parts or carton. The instructions don’t explain the first 4 screws to assemble skimmer to wall before attaching inner faceplate. The material seems very stiff, I just hope it’s ABS like the original one I had. The basket spins inside the skimmer because the flats on the sides don’t match the skimmer recess. The skimmer lid also can be spun because the stop ribs are a little small. It installed okay but I have concerns about whether it will hold up long-term. With the amount of effort to install it, I would have been happier if it was the actual name-brand item I thought I was buying. Fingers crossed but so far I am pleased with it.
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Is fantastic. Easy to install just make sure all the inside screws are torqued so you wont have any leaks on the inner seal I had to take mine back apart after i had installed it in the pool. Works great now keeps the pool a lot cleaner
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It did not fit my pool the picture shows a two piece product but the one i got was a one piece. If i used this i would not be able to access the basket because the pool deck is in the way
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