How do you get the sections apart on the original blade holder? Mine does not want to snap apart. I am afraid of breaking the blade holder if I try to force it since it is all plastic. I wonder why GM didn’t make this wiper arm with a more universal connection point at the pivot, like the J hooks on the front wipers?
@philirwin9565
Жыл бұрын
thank you sir for sharing this knowledge! you save me some money for sure! god bless you and youre papa bear! thank you!
@benjaminbeem3688
Жыл бұрын
you sir are a lifesaver
@kyle2kmaxima
2 жыл бұрын
is this adjustable in height?
@marniehornsby8810
2 жыл бұрын
Well I have a 2005 malibu maxx l took it to the Chevy dealer they said they could not help me and sent me on my way
@reneemoore4263
3 жыл бұрын
Can you please send me directions on this project?!
@1USAUSA
3 жыл бұрын
People looking to do this have to come to their REALIZATION that No matter how you decide to do this, whether you buy off-the-shelf skimmer or make your own watching DIY videos like these, YOU NEED STRONG SUCTION at the bottom of your skimmer. That's how any skimmers work; enough SUCTION to pull water away from your pool. If you don't have enough suction, then you need to either UPGRADE your main pool pump that can provide strong suction or buy a new and separate pump just for the SKIMMER. So, the skimmer will have strong suction to pull water all on its own. This is usually the issue people have with their skimmers. It's not that your skimmer is designed badly or broken. This is what people putting out videos like these fail to mention.
@2542nathan
3 жыл бұрын
Was it hard to get the pump primed with the pipe over the side of the pool
@kerrikoch155
3 жыл бұрын
I would have liked to seen how to get the blade off of the malibu? Video started with blade already off 🤔😒
@brianwright9125
4 жыл бұрын
I made mine following the design of this one and I have a few issues. 1. I get air trapped in the top 180° bend. 2. Any waves in the pool and the pump winds up sucking air. 3. Maybe my pump is too strong but there is a very narrow window for the water level for the pump to work. Too much water and it doesn't catch debris. To little and it runs dry. Have you made any changes in 8 years?
@dannyhernandez3400
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jaime ! Works perfect on my Chevy Malibu Maxx 2005 . Was about to pay Amazon $25 big ones for a whole new arm !
@felecitabischoff5818
4 жыл бұрын
I wish I knew how all the hook ups are to the skimmer we are new at the pool thing learning how it all works I use a sifter to clean my pool it takes alot of time I want an easier way watching all these You tube is a learning process for me
@katrinacroft3322
4 жыл бұрын
My husband is super impressed, and has his mission for the day. Thanks for your video
@SKANK_HUNT49
5 жыл бұрын
Won't that just suck all kinds of air into your pump and burn burn it up
@edysoto9957
5 жыл бұрын
Hello I would like to know how the valve enters to the pool? Thanks
@MikesProjectsandHobbiesMC
6 жыл бұрын
Cool looking idea but I got to ask, how much did all that cost? The skimmer from Intex is only $19. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00178IMPO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
@AdChaFF
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Built it for my pool and went from frog pond to cool pool in just a few days! Great idea!
@realgagne2956
7 жыл бұрын
I saw the outlet sputtering. That usually means it's sucking air. Elbows do not fill with water, there's always an air pocket.
@chaseme81871
6 жыл бұрын
thats an aeration outlet mine has it too. it blows air out with the water.
@moosedrummer1
7 жыл бұрын
Thing about this is a authentic Hayward wall skimmer runs for 25 fucking dollars ffs
@jaimeblackwell5401
6 жыл бұрын
then why were you looking for ways to make one. 25 dollars too much for you? you cant even afford a real name. you have to make one up like they did years ago. hotsack.? try that.
@Jack-Surreal_Panes
7 жыл бұрын
cool. was going to add a second pump, maybe 1hp and have another sand filter at the far end. I think something like this will be great so won't have to cut a hole for another skimmer. now did you cut a hole or just use bends to make like a sink trap then up and over?
@jaimeblackwell5401
6 жыл бұрын
yes like a trap. up and over
@CUdetoom
8 жыл бұрын
Great idea, i'll be doing this soon!!
@greatunclekevin
8 жыл бұрын
OK if you are just trying to skim minute dirt particles from the surface of the water, but what happens when you have leaves, bugs, etc on the water surface? Looks like a whole lot of nothing to me.
@1973franta
8 жыл бұрын
američani....jste prasata.tomu říkáte bazén, vžyt to vypadá jak vana na chemii.jste ostuda celého světa.
@teresajaskinia7175
9 жыл бұрын
I have an Intex pool and my skimmer arm keeps breaking due to too much pressure on the skimmer. I really like this idea and was wondering if you could explain to me how you ran this so i could make one of my own!!
@cpsarchive6223
10 жыл бұрын
This is an entrapment hazard.
@mattproffitt2472
9 жыл бұрын
kid gets their arm stuck in it and dies...
@stevemuller1928
9 жыл бұрын
+AnyAndAll “E” probably shouldn't leave children of an age to have an arm that size unattended in a pool, but I suppose if you modified it with a grill.....
@jaimeblackwell5401
8 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHAHA
@jaimeblackwell5401
10 жыл бұрын
totally frozen thank you for your comments..
@jaimeblackwell5401
10 жыл бұрын
thanks michal. I live in florida and i have the opposite effect. i have to let water out from rain and with 100%humidity, theres little evaporation..
@totallyfrozen
10 жыл бұрын
While I've never been a fan of above-ground pools, I think this is a very good idea.
@extremevideowatcher
11 жыл бұрын
I think you overlooked water evaporation once your water drops below that intake pipe your pimp will run dry and here in the desert where I live evaporation happens mighty fast. Nice idea but I don't quite think its there yet. Funny thing however I purchased a intex skimmer set up and that darn thing wont stay attached to the side of the pool for very long. Made out of cheap flexible plastic and I know if I crank on those plastic fasteners too hard they'll break.
@jaimeblackwell
11 жыл бұрын
Hi Sunni.Good question but the answer is no. I have an 8" long filter mesh sleeve that is inside the opening of the skimmer. it is not in the video but it is in use. it catches all but the smallest objects and I only have to clean the filter and sleeve every 5-7 days if i see a reduction in flow. I do clean them more often than that to reduce phosphate build up from decaying matter. ie: bugs leaves ect. thanks for the question though.
@Sunni1955
11 жыл бұрын
I've hard plumbed my Intex pool this year and I still like the luxury of my Intex skimmer basket. It pre-catches the floating bugs and leaves and keeps it from going to my Hayward Xstream filter basket. This set up would let all the debris pass right thru, making your filter needing to be cleaned more often. Right?
@jaimeblackwell
11 жыл бұрын
hate to tell you tony but i used some left over pvc and made a fountain out of it.. i return a percentage of water back over the surface at night. it dropped the water temp about 8 degrees. in this florida heat it makes a big differance!!
@tonybermudez6869
11 жыл бұрын
Hi Jamie, just wanted to say thanks for responding. I ended up getting a intex deluxe skimmer. Should be getting it anyday now...got tired of spending too much money on do-it-yourself projects that only led to leaky frustration. Problem now is I have this rather strange conglomerate of pvc tubing I have no idea what to use for...maybe a fountain of sorts...oh there I go again thinking of some pool improvement...its rather habit forming. Keep up the good work!!
@jaimeblackwell
11 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony yes I would say 3 inch is not going to allow enough volume of water for a 2500 gph pump. Id go up to at least 4 inch but thinking further it is only going to allow as much water as your hoses can pull at any given time. with that said if they are the hoses designed for that pump than i would sink the skimmer opening deeper than half way. I have to do that some times as well. also it might not be a bad idea to make the opening at least 4"just to help accommodate better flow.
@jaimeblackwell
11 жыл бұрын
Im glad that you enjoyed the video. i just made one upgrade top it and purchased a replacement net for an inline leaf catcher. cost was 2.99 including rubber o ring gasket. i let it flow into the intake of the skimmer and pull the remainder over the outside of the 3 inch intake and loop the o ring around like an elastic to hold it in place.. made a great prefilter to catch large objects like bugs and leaves. . if you dont under stand let me know and i can send you a picture..
@reneemoore4263
3 жыл бұрын
Please send picture! Thanks for cool helpful ideas!
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