The Flowclear 1050 gal Skimatic Filter Pump is an above-ground pool pump filtration system combining a surface and water skimmer ?C with no extra hoses needed! This innovative pump by Bestway is simple and easy to install in your above ground pool* ?Csimply hang it over the edge of the pool . plug it in . be sure it is immersed in water and watch as it starts to go to work cleaning your pool! Plus . it works silently ?C no more noisy pumps! The Skimatic filter pump has a large capacity tank that sucks in floating leaves and other debris . keeping your pool water fresh and clean. The above-ground pool pump can be cleaned with a water hose daily ?C just be sure you have it unplugged before you do any maintenance on the pump. It utilizes #58012 filter cartridges . which we recommend changing every 2 weeks for optimal use. For use with 1 .100-31 .700 L (300-8 .400 gallons) pools. You will love your Skimatic Filter Pump! *For use with all above ground pools except Steel Wall Pools.