Intex Pool Skimmer Hack

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[Intex above-ground framed pool](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073FK34DJ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?creativeASIN=B073FK34DJ&linkCode=w61&imprToken=Fdy2CdIItBwPUKA.N5bN.Q&slotNum=1&ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=tv-auto-20) <h1>Skimmer Hack!</h1> - I've updated the original design to allow you to extend the arm using a standard PVC pipe. - Uses two M4 screws to hold the pipe in place (or you can glue it) - For the ladder holder, I cut (2) 4" lengths of PVC pipe and drilled holes matching the M4 Screw locations so that the screw acts more of a lock than a tension mount. This works better because the ladder holder puts a lot more stress on the clamps than the skimmer. - Works with the [IEBIYO Pool Leaf Net](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M030GYS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) that acts as the skimmer. - If you want you can put chlorine tablets to the net to act like a Brominator. - Water Jet tip causes the water in the pool to circulate into the net, skimming the pool (better than the regular pool skimmer Intex offers) - Here is the [Fusion 360 file](https://a360.co/2WJl7wN) if you need to tweak this. - Here is the source for the [Velcro straps](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071DGMNMX/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - Water jet fits firmly into the Intex 1.25 IN. small pool strainer outlet.<img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/33/0b/41/e7/59/80cc9bb78bb1c1d7cc666720aaa23f8c_preview_featured.jpg"> <b>Note</b> Though not pictured below, this design is a 'remix' of the ladder stand off so if you print two sets they can be use in that manner. <img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/1e/96/18/a1/bd/05ac1e193276d68bacaa1cb7a8e98589_preview_featured.jpg" > <img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/renders/0c/c3/df/e7/16/abbf4428c7b0a650ce68fcfaaae2716d_preview_featured.jpg">