Description
The SK 2.1 is a hanging skimmer by MTH, developed specifically for frame pools. It sits on the rim and needs no opening in the wall – giving a frame pool a proper skimmer, something it usually lacks.
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | MTH |
|---|---|
| Model | SK 2.1 |
| Intended for | Frame pools, hung on the rim |
| Opening thread | Female, 1½″ |
| Pipes | Two sections, each about 29 cm |
| Angle fittings | Two 90° elbows |
| Support elements | Two spacers and one adjustable spacer for the housing |
| PVC adhesive | Must be purchased separately |
| Suction plate | Included in the set |
Contents and assembly
The set contains an outer housing and an inner skimmer unit, two 90° elbows, two spacers and two pipe sections of about 29 cm. The sections are shortened to match the width of the rim so that the skimmer sits snugly on it.
PVC adhesive is needed for assembly and is not included in the set. The additional adjustable spacer on the housing keeps the skimmer unit strictly vertical. The outlets have a 1½″ female thread and, with suitable adapters, connect to most standard pipe diameters.
Large basket and return nozzle
The prefilter basket of the SK 2.1 is unusually large and collects leaves and insects, so the pump basket needs cleaning far less often than with typical frame pool skimmers.
Chlorine tablets can also be dosed safely through the skimmer – they dissolve evenly and do not discolour the liner. The filtered water returns through a built-in pipe with an adjustable nozzle, which you can use to direct the jet and avoid dead zones.
- Large prefilter basket for leaves and insects
- Built-in adjustable nozzle for returning the water
- Suction plate included
- Spacer that keeps the unit vertical
Why it is worth it for a frame pool
Frame pools rarely have a real skimmer, and the SK 2.1 solves this without any openings in the wall. The large basket holds more debris, so pool care takes less time.
Cleaning the floor through the skimmer
The suction plate fits into the skimmer, and an ordinary hose, a telescopic pole and a floor brush, which are purchased separately, are connected to it. The suction power comes from the sand filter, so the floor is cleaned while the water passes through filtration. Without a connected tool, the plate is removed.
Not sure it will fit?
Send us the model of your pool or device and a photo of the old liner, and we will check compatibility.
See also: Wellness, Pools and Equipment, Saunas, Hot Tubs & Spas, Inflatable Products.
