HaywardSP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer

If you have a medium to large size above ground pool (mine is an 7.3m x 3.6m intex ultra rectangular) this skimmer is a must. I was very concerned initially about installation and the fact that you need to make a cut put in the pool liner, however if you are weekend DIYer this would be an easy install for you (plenty of youtube videos on how to do it). The difference the skimmer made its unbelievable, I live in the dessert area and next to a major highway so the ammount of dust and small debri that accumulates in the water surface of the pool is significant, after 1 day of use with the pump continously operating (intex sand filter sx2100) I could not believe how much cleaner the water was and no bugs death in the water. The skimmer had catch everything and it was filthy, though that is proof of the excellent work that it is doing. Recommendation for installation, for optimal effeciency of the skimmer prefarable install near the corner of the pool (for rectacular ones) on the same wall in which the pump discharge is located (furthest away point after the suction), that way the water flow induce by the pump discharge will push all the dirt to the end of the pool to the skimmer. Very happy with the product and how fast it was deliver.

This was easy to install onto my soft sided 12 by 22 pool. You need adapters to connect to the pool filter but I read reviews and watched YouTube videos before purchasing. Works great. I also use skimmer socks in it and helps immensely.Great product and would highly recommend if you don't have a skimmer

Brilliant.. was worried about cutting the pool liner.. so took the risk. Upraded to sand filter at the same time. Its impressive.

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I wanted to write this and add some more information onto some of the other reviews hoping to help others who may be considering this product.First of all, this is a Hayward product. They don't have an impeccable reputation for no reason. The skimmer is solidly built, the door has a clever retaining design making it easy to install/remove from either the inside or the outside of the skimmer, and it comes with the return nozzle and all the fittings you will need for 1 1/2" flexible lines. (Well... except for the hose clamps) The basket is plastic, as they always are, but this one seems substantial and I expect it will take a considerable amount of "empty the basket beatings" before I have to worry about looking for a replacement.As for the specifics of my install... I installed this on a 12' metal-frame Intex pool. (See my customer shot above) Other reviews mentioned this working on similar pools so I tool the chance figuring it would be close. I'm really glad I did. The Hayward was about 3/4" of an inch taller than the crappy Intex skimmer that the pool came with. I simply took the gasket and traced the inside on the pool liner after removing the Intex skimmer. A utility blade made a nice, clean cut taking about 1/2" off the top and the bottom of the opening. I used a drill bit to create holes for the mounting screws as they (of course) didn't line up with what was there.The Hayward skimmer comes with a single, silicon u-channel gasket that fits inside the opening and completely seals it against the skimmer and the face plate. I really like this design because there is no way water is going to leak like you could get when a two-piece foam gasket starts to break down. Assembly was straight forward and except for ruining a socket wrench because I used it underwater on the lower screws, everything went together very easily and was very solid when assembled.The original Intex skimmer had a stand-off on the lower part that kept the skimmer from torquing under it's own weight. The Hayward doesn't have this but it may be something to consider adding. With the pool full, the liner is pushed out and keeps the skimmer upright so I don't think the kick-stand is required in this case but if you drain the pool for the winter, the skimmer may dip and strain the mounts without something to support it. Would this cause problems? Probably not but I don't see a reason to strain the liner if I don't have to. In my case, I used the hose as a means to support it but a block of wood or a piece of PVC would probably do the trick as well.The return nozzle is standard Hayward design. There is a retainer ring with rubber gaskets that sandwiches the liner. Again, on the Intex pool I had to open the hole just a hair (maybe an 1/8" on the bottom) to get the nozzle to comfortably fit. There is a retaining ring on the pool side and an adjustable nozzle that allows you to direct the stream based on your pool configuration. The included hose adapter would position the hose in-line with the nozzle which, in my case, would make it stick out from the side of the pool. I simple got a 1 1/2" threaded PVC adapter and a right-angle to orient the hose vertically. Since everything is standard 1 1/2" it worked great.The last thing I wanted to mention is the vacuum plate. At first glance I was disappointed because the nozzle on it looks to be 1 1/4" and I have a 1 1/2" vac hose. However, on further inspection it is actually a stepped design with accepts both size hoses! Ingenious! I'm happy to say that it works perfect with my 1 1/2" vac hose (with rotating end) giving a nice, snug fit. With a sufficient pump behind the setup, it works amazing.Overall, this is a great product. I'm extremely happy I bought this and I'm super pleased that it works so well with my Intex pool. This was one part of my "sand filter upgrade" that I made to the Intex pool this year and I'm so happy about all of it that I could dance.

Added this skimmer to our soft sided pool for our new upgraded pump and sand filter. Was very easy to install and works as it should.