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What is a pool skimmer

The pool skimmer is a suction mouth installed on the walls of the pool whose main function is correct filtration. On this page you will be able to learn exactly what a pool skimmer is, its functions, the fundamental parts of this accessory, how to choose it appropriately, the existing types and models, how many skimmers your pool needs, how to install it, etc.

pool skimmer
pool skimmer

On this page of Ok Pool Reform within Pool Accessories we are going to enlighten you about Pool Skimmer.

pool skimmer liner

What is a pool skimmer

What is a pool skimmer?

Pool skimmer what is it

The skimmer (also called pool skimmer) is an essential part of the pool as it sucks the water from the pool through a suction mouth installed on the walls of the pool at a level close to the surface of the pool. y shaped like a window. In this way, the pool skimmer eliminates dead leaves, insects or other debris floating on the surface.

So, in summary, the skimmer complies with the fundamental role of be part of the water suction circuit, therefore taking care of the correct filtration of the pool water.

The pool skimmer is equipped with a basket, which is what performs the first filtration of the pool water.


Detail about why you need skimmers

pool skimmer
pool skimmer

The skimmer is essential for water recirculation

  • First of all, thanks to the pool skimmer you will be able to maintain correct recirculation of the pool water; avoiding algae and stagnation.
  • In this way, it is understood that it is the first link of the filtration system a pool. Thanks to the filter in the basket, it retains the waste that has settled on the surface of the water.
  • Also used as a drain during torrential rains. This equipment prevents water from overflowing and flooding the garden. He Flow control plug adjusts water flow to pump power. This accessory extracts water from the pool and returns it to the filter.
  • It is possible to connect a hydraulic pool cleaner or a robot vacuum cleaner to optimize the cleaning of the pool.
  • Water treatment products can also be placed in it., like chlorine tablets so that they spread little by little. This process allows the products to be diluted (when they pass through the filter) and thus avoid their excessive concentration in the water.
  • For all these same reasons, the pool skimmer will keep your pool pipes clean and this means that the pool filtration system will last longer and you will indirectly save on parts replacement costs.
  • Finally, all this has positive consequences in what is the pool electricity consumption since if we keep the pool cleaning at bay we are not going to increase the bill.

How many skimmers does a pool need?

pool skimmer
pool skimmer

How many skimmers should a pool have?

Advantage of using multiple pool skimmers

Firstly, note that The advantage of using several skimmers is better coverage of the surface of your pool.. This helps eliminate a blind spot where debris can settle in a corner because the skimmer is out of reach.

1st factor on which the number of essential skimmers depends

The amount depends on the size of the pool

  • Approximately, and always evaluating the specific case, the skimmers that a pool needs are; 1 skimmer for every 25 m3 of water.

2nd factor on which the number of essential skimmers depends

Skimmer model power or capacity

pool skimmer
pool skimmer
  • Second factor, the power or capacity of the Skimmer model that we want to use. Nowadays, you can find some devices on the market capable of covering up to 50 m².

3st factor on which the number of essential skimmers depends

The water flow rate provided by the skimmers and bottom drain must be greater than or equal to that of the pump.

  • For information, this water flow rate is 7 m³/h with a 50 mm pipe and 10 m³/h with a 63 mm pipe. This simple equation allows you to determine the number of accessories that must be installed.

Where to place the skimmer in a pool?

wooden pool skimmer toi

Skimmer location

1st element that influences the location of the pool skimmer

The position to place the pool skimmers depends directly on the wind direction

  • Thus, The installation of the pool skimmer must be carried out down the prevailing wind (to avoid areas of stagnant dirt).

2nd element that influences the location of the pool skimmer

Place the Skimmer in front of the impellers

  • On the other hand, the pool skimmer should be placed in the narrowest part of the pool and, if possible, we repeat that it is better to find that this position is favored by the direction of the prevailing wind.

3st element that influences the location of the pool skimmer

If your pool is rectangular, place it on one of the longest walls for greater effectiveness.


Pool skimmer water level

pool skimmer
pool skimmer

What water level should a swimming pool have?

Optimal skimmer pool water level

For optimal operation, the pool skimmer water level should reach 2/3 of the opening.

Additionally, you must make sure that the water level is at least 25 cm above the pool cleaner connector to prevent air from entering and damaging the device. 

Also keep in mind that the water level in your pool can fluctuate daily, due to a number of normal causes: Natural evaporation decreases the water level, while strong storms increase the water level.


Pool skimmer operation

pool skimmers
skimmers

Pool skimmer operation

How does a pool skimmer work?

The pool skimmer is probably the most important element.important of the pool accessories and the filtration system itself.

Primarily, the function of the pool skimmer is to guarantee the cleanliness of the pool water, therefore, its service is to vacuum and retain the waste and debris existing in the pool, ensuring that the debris that falls into the pool is deposited in the pool glass. (example: leaves, insects...) and prohibit them from intruding into the pool plumbing system.

How a pool skimmer works

pool skimmer
pool skimmer

How the skimmer works

  1. Firstly, the pump is connected to the skimmer at the bottom of the skimmer and when it starts operating it creates a movement in the water that attracts the leaves that we previously used as an example to the Skimmer.
  2. It is an almost imperceptible movement for people but effective.
  3. To make this effect more powerful, it is advisable to close the suction valves of the pool cleaner and the sump.
  4. Thus the pump will only suck through the Skimmer and the movement in the water will only occur on the surface, which is what we intend.
  5. It also has the help of the impulsion jets for this task. These must be located in the area opposite the Skimmer so that when the water comes out of them it pushes in favor of the suction and drags the leaves towards it.
  6. Once the leaves (or others) fall into it, they are trapped in the basket.
  7. This gate has the mission of preventing what has already entered from returning to the pool. As it is attached with a hinge at the bottom, when the water pushes it, it folds, allowing it and the elements it drags to enter, but when there is no push, it closes due to buoyancy, which prevents the elements already trapped in the filter from returning. to the pool.
  8. Lastly, once the leaves are trapped, we can remove them manually and we will have prevented them from reaching the bottom. Access to the basket is from the high lid of the Skimmer.

Maintenance of the skimmer so that it has good activity

pool skimmer operation

Don't leave all the cleaning work exclusively to the Skimmer

Well, inevitably sometimes there will be dirt that cannot be absorbed by the equipment and that will inevitably settle to the bottom.

To avoid this possible inconvenience, you can use a pool cleaner, manual o automatic, to complement the cleaning of the pool.

Cleaning the skimmer basket

pool skimmer basket
pool skimmer basket
  • To begin with, mention that it is It is essential that we clean the basket at least once a week the pool skimmer basket (we will only have to empty its contents and remove the remaining impurities).

El basket must be the size of the compartment designed for it.

  • To the extent that a basket that is too small would be ineffective and one that is too large would not fit in its compartment.

Fundamental parts of a pool skimmer

pool skimmer parts
pool skimmer parts

The skimmer is made up of different elements

Different parts of the pool skimmer

  1. First of all, the pool skimmer has a opening through which the sucked water reaches the filtration system.
  2. Second, it has a non-return valve or gate to prevent dirt from returning to the pool.
  3. Incidentally, it also comes equipped with a basket to retain large waste and do not clog the filter; since it is where leaves or larger components are trapped (it acts like a strainer). In this way, we will open the upper part of the skimmer and remove it manually, preventing the debris from advancing to the pool pump. Additionally, the skimmer basket can be used to deposit the chemical product.
  4. The pool skimmer comprises a prefilter bag placed in the basket.
  5. Un flow regulator;
  6. Lastly, it also has a window or cover (gate), which is held through a hinge located at the bottom, which will deprive the retained dirt from returning to the pool water. In this way, when the water pushes the window it will fold to make way for blocking the swine, but when it is closed through buoyancy it will prevent the opposite process so as not to return impurities to the water.

Table of contents of the page: Skimmer

  1. What is a pool skimmer
  2. How many skimmers does a pool need?
  3. Where to place the skimmer in a pool?
  4. Pool skimmer water level
  5. Pool skimmer operation
  6. Fundamental parts of a pool skimmer
  7. How to choose pool skimmer?
  8. Types of pool skimmer
  9. Models of skimmers for construction pools
  10. Skimmer models for liner and prefabricated pools
  11. Surface skimmer
  12. floating pool skimmer
  13. Floating pool skimmer robot 
  14.  Homemade skimmer
  15.  Extra options and types of spare parts for pool skimmers
  16. How to install a skimmer in a concrete pool
  17. How to change and repair a pool skimmer
  18. Pool loses water due to skimmer

How to choose pool skimmer?

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Steps to correctly choose pool skimmers

1st step to correctly choose pool skimmers: in-ground or above-ground pool

above ground pool
above ground pool

The first step is to know what type of pool you are dealing with; that is, whether the pool is above ground or in-ground.

In the event that the pool is buried

There are three main types of underground pools; They are vinyl, fiberglass and gunite.

  1. A skimmer made for vinyl/fiberglass pools, you will notice that the face of the skimmer has gaskets that are intended to act as a seal between the face plate and the pool liner or shell. These gaskets are made of rubber or cork.
  2. A gunite skimmer does not require this gasket.
  3. The vinyl/fiberglass pool skimmer also contains a face plate that must be screwed into place to ensure proper sealing of the liner and gasket.

2nd step to correctly choose skimmers: new installation or change

surface pool skimmer assembly
surface pool skimmer assembly

Importance of a pool skimmer according to a new or replacement pool

  • Next, it is important to differentiate if you are installing a new skimmer or perhaps replacing it.
  • In case you are replacing it, It is advisable to try to use the exact model that came with your pool or at the very least ensure that the new pool skimmer is compatible. And if you must choose another size of skimmer mouth, always choose one with a larger mouth.

3rd step to correctly choose skimmers: Determine pool skimmer mouth size

polyester pool skimmer standard mouth
polyester pool skimmer standard mouth
wide mouth pool skimmer
wide mouth pool skimmer

Determine the size of the pool skimmer mouth

  • Now we must determine the length of the mouth necessary for your application.
  • The throat is the length of the opening from the front face of the skimmer to the body of the skimmer that houses the basket.
  • Most skimmers have a standard length mouth, but some have options for an extended throat.
  • An extended spout is for pools that require the skimmer to be placed further back from the edge of the pool than a standard installation. Sometimes this is due to the design of the pool; for example those that have a brick block.

4th step to correctly choose skimmers: Important characteristics to consider in a pool skimmer

construction pool skimmer
construction pool skimmer

skimmer price

  • Truly, we have to consider a price where quality is not compromised.

Skimmer durability

  • Secondly, directly related to the price, not all skimmers have the same composition, so evaluate the materials.

Ease of installation depending on the type of skimmer

  • Likewise, I advise you to consider how expensive the assembly of the preferred type of skimmer is.

Pool skimmer color

  • From another angle, certain skimmers provide the option to choose between different colors.
  • However, in general there is not much alternative, since they are only white.

Types of pool skimmer

1st type of pool skimmer

Built-in pool skimmer

Built-in pool skimmer
Built-in pool skimmer

Features built-in pool skimmer

  • There is a skimmer built into the small gutter-like opening that is often seen around the top of the pool's water line.
  • Most pools, depending on size, will have more than one built-in skimmer.
  • They are connected to the pool plumbing, causing suction and creating water circulation, and are often found in large pools.
  • These devices are also where you can connect your hoses to your pool vacuum to vacuum the surface of your pool.
  • They come in different sizes, but basically consist of a spout, spout, lid, and basket.
  • The spillway is the flap that prevents the debris it has sucked from escaping, while the lid is the cover that prevents large objects from falling directly into the pump and the basket is a kind of strainer that prevents debris, such as leaves, clog the filter. .

2nd type of skimmer

Manual pool skimmers

intex pool skimmer manual
manual intex pool skimmer

Features of manual pool skimmers

  • Manual skimmers, in particular, do not require a power source, and baskets are just a net on a pole that a user manually maneuvers to collect debris.
  • Some of them connect to the pool's filtration system, but are still moved manually.
  • These are fine for basic debris removal, but do nothing for circulation and cannot be run constantly due to the requirement for a person to turn them on.

3rd type of pool skimmer

Automatic pool skimmer

automatic pool skimmer
automatic pool skimmer

Features of manual pool skimmers

  • Automatic skimmers also connect to the filtration system.
  • They typically have small propeller-shaped blades that move the skimmer along the surface of the pool, sucking water and debris through its hose.

4th type of skimmers

Robotic pool skimmer

automatic robot skimmer for pools
automatic robot skimmer for pools

Description of robotic pool skimmers

Autonomous or robotic skimmers are powered by solar or battery power to move along the surface of the pool, removing debris.

These are extremely energy efficient, but may cost a little more than other types.

4th type of pool skimmer

Skimmers for stainless steel pools

stainless steel pool skimmer
stainless steel pool skimmer

Details of the stainless steel pool skimmer

  • A-202 AstralPool skimmer body in AISI-316 stainless steel.
  • Designed for concrete pools. Also compatible with liner/prefabricated pools if you purchase the coupling kit available with code 07525 (see accessories and accessories).
  • With Ø 50 mm overflow.
  • Skimmer box without telescopic lid.
  • With connection for equipotential connection.
  • Suction connection Ø 63 mm.
  • Does not include basket/gate code 07521 (see accessories and accessories).

Models of skimmers for construction pools

pool skimmers

Concrete pool skimmer operation

What function does the skimmer serve in a concrete pool?

concrete pool skimmer
concrete pool skimmer


Skimmer for the correct circulation of pool water within purification programs. Designed to concrete pools.

Great water suction capacity that connects directly to the purifier, includes leaf collection basket to prevent large dirt from reaching the filtration system.

La top cap It allows you to remove the collection basket to remove accumulated dirt easily and simply and maintain the fluidity of the water in good condition.

It is advisable to install a skimmer in pools with a sheet of water of 25 m2 to keep the water properly purified.

Skimmer made of ABS plastic with UV treatment. Includes gate float and flapper that allows the regulation of the sucked water flow.

1st model of construction pool skimmer

Standard Concrete Pool Skimmer

standard mouth skimmer circular cover concrete pool
standard mouth skimmer circular cover concrete pool

Concrete pool skimmer characteristics standard mouth

  • Skimmer with standard mouth 15 liters capacity y circular snap cap for concrete pools.
  • With UV treatment in the parts that are not buried.
  • Made of white ABS, with gate float and flap for flow regulation.
  • Lower suction connection: internal thread. 1 1/2″, ext, 2″. Simultaneous connection to the drain: Ø int. 50. Upper connection for evacuation of excess water Ø 40.
  • Leaf collecting basket.
  • Recommended flow 5 m3 / h.
  • It is recommended to install one skimmer for every 25 m2 of water surface area.

Standard measurements concrete pool skimmer

Standard skimmer measurements for concrete pools
Standard skimmer measurements for concrete pools
Concrete Pool Skimmer Connections
  • Lower suction connection: int. 1 1/2 ″, ext, 2 ″.
  • Upper connection for evacuation of excess water Ø 40.
  • Simultaneous connection to the drain: Ø int. fifty.

Standard concrete skimmer with square lid astralpool

standard skimmer square lid astralpool
standard skimmer square lid astralpool

Standard mouth skimmer measurements with circular lid Astralpool

concrete pool skimmer astralpool
astralpool skimmer

2st model of construction pool skimmer

Concrete pool skimmer with extension mouth

concrete pool skimmer astralpool mouth extension
Astralpool concrete pool skimmer mouth extension

Concrete pool skimmer properties with extension mouth

  • AstralPool Skimmer 15 liters capacity with expansion mouth with UV treatment in the parts that are not buried.
  • Made of white ABS, with gate float and flap for flow regulation.
  • Lower suction connection: int. 1 1/2 ″, ext, 2 ″.
  • Simultaneous connection to the drain: Ø int. fifty.
  • Upper connection for evacuation of excess water Ø 40.
  • Leaf collecting basket.
  • Recommended flow 5 m3 / h.
  • It is recommended to install one skimmer for every 25 m2 of water surface area.

Concrete pool skimmer with mouth extension measurements

Concrete pool skimmer with mouth extension measurements
Concrete pool skimmer with mouth extension measurements

Astralpool skimmer extension mouth measurements

astralpool pool skimmer mouth extension
astralpool pool skimmer mouth extension

3rd model of construction pool skimmer

Concrete pool skimmer with extension mouth

Skimmer Norm AstralPool concrete pool.
Skimmer Norm AstralPool concrete pool.

Features Skimmer Norm AstralPool concrete pool.

  • AstralPool 17,5 liter Norm skimmer for concrete pools.
  • Compliant with European standards for installation in public and private swimming pools.
  • Available in white, beige, light gray and anthracite gray.
  • Suitable for installation in public and private swimming pools.
  • Made of ABS with anti-UV treatment.
  • It incorporates a gate, a flow regulator, a lid height regulator and a leaf collector basket.
  • 495 x 80 mm water inlet.
  • Recommended flow: 7,5 m³ / h
  • It is recommended to install a skimmer every 25 m² of water surface area.
  • 1½" and 2" lower connections, upper excess water connection.

Skimmer Norm measurements AstralPool concrete pool.

How big is Skimmer Norm concrete pool AstralPool
How big is Skimmer Norm concrete pool AstralPool

3rd model of construction pool skimmer

Narrow concrete pool skimmer

narrow pool skimmer
narrow pool skimmer

Narrow concrete pool skimmer compatibility

Skimmer Elegance A800 special white concrete, Hull and linerIdeal for pools under construction or renovation,
Compatible with all types of coatings,
Easy installation, installation accessories included,
Side outlets to adjust level regulator and overfill,
anti-uv treated ABS

Particularities Small concrete pool skimmer

El Elegance Weltico skimmer in ABS It is characterized by its mouth length. It effectively sucks up floating impurities from the surface of the water, preventing them from settling at the bottom of the pool.

With a classic skimmer, the water line is located 10 to 20 cm below the edge of the pool.

Less tall and longer, the Elegance A800 ABS skimmer It allows you to obtain a waterline 5 cm below the edge of the pool, creating the effect of a mirror pool.

The edges of the pool are blurred, giving the impression of a larger pool, blending into the landscape.

Level regulation and overfilling
pool skimmer level regulator
pool skimmer level regulator

El Elegance A800 ABS skimmer has two connections allowing linking:

– A level regulator avoiding lack of water, responsible for overpriming and overheating of your filtration pump
– An excess, limiting the risk of overflow at the time of heavy rains

Small pool skimmer material

Conceived in ultra-resistant anti-UV treated ABS, the skimmer Weltico Elegance A800 It is ideal in the context of construction or renewal of its Swimmingpool. It comes in two models:

– Elegance A800 special concrete skimmer, hull and liner
– Skimmer Elegance A800 special Steel Panels

how to install a narrow skimmer in a concrete pool

Small pool skimmer installation

Installation of the Elegance A800 skimmer in pools with liner, hull and concrete.
Concrete pools do not need flanges, flat gasket, screw cover or liner kit when installing the skimmer.

The installation of the Elegance A800 ABS skimmer de weltic it is simple. Its installation depends on the material on which it is going to be installed:

Installation in Hull, Liner and concrete
How long is a narrow construction pool skimmer for installation in Casco, Liner and concrete?
Narrow Pool Skimmer Dimensions for Concrete, Liner, Hull
Narrow pool skimmer dimensions for Concrete, Liner, Hull

Glue the gluing face of the skimmer and the killer. Fit and plate the skimmer against the killer then slide the 4 claws (supplied) to keep both pieces (quarters) between them.

How long is a narrow construction pool skimmer for installation on steel panels?

Narrow pool skimmer dimensions for steel panels
Narrow pool skimmer dimensions for steel panels

Cut your steel panel according to the dimensions of the skimmer then screw the assembly with the included screws. Place a flat gasket over the mouth, then fix my liner clamp on the wall. Once the liner is in place, place the second flat gasket on the flange then screw. Cut out and attach the liner to the interior. Install the trim.

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Table of contents of the page: Pool skimmer

  1. What is a pool skimmer
  2. How many skimmers does a pool need?
  3. Where to place the skimmer in a pool?
  4. Pool skimmer water level
  5. Pool skimmer operation
  6. Fundamental parts of a pool skimmer
  7. How to choose pool skimmer?
  8. Types of pool skimmer
  9. Models of skimmers for construction pools
  10. Skimmer models for liner and prefabricated pools
  11. Surface skimmer
  12. floating pool skimmer
  13. Floating pool skimmer robot 
  14.  Homemade skimmer
  15.  Extra options and types of spare parts for pool skimmers
  16. How to install a skimmer in a concrete pool
  17. How to change and repair a pool skimmer
  18. Pool loses water due to skimmer

Skimmer models for liner and prefabricated pools

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Types of skimmers recommended for liner and prefabricated pools

Skimmer mouth extension circular cover pool liner and prefabricated AstralPool

Skimmer mouth extension circular cover pool liner and prefabricated AstralPool
Skimmer mouth extension circular cover pool liner and prefabricated AstralPool

Skimmer mouth extension 17,5 L circular pool cover liner and prefabricated AstralPool

Skimmer with standard pool mouth with liner and prefabricated AstralPool

Skimmer with standard mouth AstralPool

Skimmer with standard mouth length 17,5 L circular pool cover with liner and prefabricated AstralPool

Skimmer Norm pool liner and prefabricated AstralPool

Skimmer Norm pool liner and prefabricated AstralPool
Skimmer Norm pool liner and prefabricated AstralPool

Skimmer mouth extension square cover pool liner and prefabricated AstralPool

Skimmer mouth extension square cover liner and prefabricated AstralPool

Filter skimmer for liner and prefabricated pools with 2 Astrapool cartridges

Filter skimmer with 2 cartridges

The 2-in-1 skimmer and filter solution

1. The skimmer filters water and retains dirt.

2. Water is filtered through the integrated 15 micron cartridge, offering unbeatable filtration quality. Once the water is clean, it is sucked in by the pump and sent back to the pool.

Description filter skimmer with 2 cartridges

  • 17,5 L skimmer with integrated cartridge system.
  • Made of ABS with UV treatment.
  • It has a hatch, incorporation door, lid height regulator, basket and 2 cartridge filters. Ø 32 m connection for top access, Ø 63 mm connections at the bottom and Ø 50 mm on the sides. The side connections are for connecting the suction nozzles.

Surface skimmer

removable pool skimmer
removable pool skimmer

What is surface skimmer?

Skimmer concept


The skimmer They absorb the water and direct it to the filtration system, thanks to the basket they incorporate inside, they collect the dirt that remains suspended in the water. Afterwards, the filtered water is taken back to the glass of the Swimmingpool through the delivery nozzle, completely purified.

A pool skimmer performs the same function in all types of pools. whether it is a removable pool or not: a suction mouth that allows the purification of the pool water, the only thing that changes is the model.

On the other hand, there are also construction pool skimmers, removable pool skimmers, etc.

What is a surface skimmer

The surface skimmers are used to prevent an unwanted thin film from forming on the surface of the aquarium. … The surface skimmers They are good accessories and are commonly used in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.

Features removable pool skimmer

  • The skimmer is part of the pool's filtration equipment and prevents what falls into our pool, for example leaves or insects, from ending up at the bottom of the pool.
  • The first large particles are collected thanks to the pre-filter in the skimmer basket, the finer particles remain trapped in the filter (cartridge or sand).
  • Removable pool skimmer.
  • Suitable for all models of above-ground pools except self-supporting.
  • Includes delivery nozzle.
  • The skimmer is offered with the gate, basket and upper circular cover, decorative fastening frame, double sealing gasket, delivery nozzle, cover for pool cleaner connection and with compatible fittings for 32 and 38 mm hose.
  • Measure: 24 x 21,5 x 31 cm.
  • White color.

1st model of surface skimmer

Intex floating pool skimmer

Removable pool skimmer
Above ground pool skimmer

What is the function of the Intex removable pool skimmer?

The pool accessory Intex Deluxe Skimmer It is an ideal complement as it will help you collect the leaves and debris that float on the surface of the water. Its internal filter will also help the cleaning is simpler and more practical.

Skimmer characteristics for intex removable pools

  • The Intex removable pool skimmer allows you to vacuum dirt from the pool surface. This substantially increases cleaning and therefore reduces pool maintenance. managing cleaning optimally and efficiently..
  • Filter basket is basket-like and removable for easy cleaning
  • Easy assembly and installation in any type of Intex pools from the Easy Set and Metal Frame lines

Intex pool skimmer material

Intex removable pool skimmer
Intex removable pool skimmer

The Intex removable pool skimmer is made with polypropylene that guarantees your durability.

Intex pool skimmer compatibility

  • The Intex pool skimmer is compatible with treatment plants from 3.028 l/h. .
  • Suitable for use in Intex self-supporting and metal frame pool models.

How to use an Intex surface skimmer

Intex manual for surface skimmer

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How to install the intex pool skimmer

Next, in the video we tell you how to assemble and install the SKIMMER INTEX Deluxe with which you will be able to keep the surface of your pool clean.

Then, the leaves and other debris will be collected in the Skimmer basket, thus preventing them from settling at the bottom of the pool, and therefore you will not have to use the pool cleaner.

Assemble the intex pool skimmer
How to install the intex pool skimmer

2nd type of surface skimmer

bestway detachable floatable pool skimmer

Bestway removable pool skimmer
Bestway removable pool skimmer

Features of the Intex removable surface pool skimmer

Intex pool skimmer: 2-in-1 skimatic combination with Flowclear Skimatic suspension and filter pump for surface and water.

The Flowclear Skimatic filter pump is a filtration system that combines the surface and water skimmer, without the need for additional tubes. The filter pump is simply hung on the edge of the pool, connected to the power supply and water cleaning begins. Dirt and leaves are collected in the large tank. During cleaning, the filter system operates almost silently.

  • Clean the surface and water.
  • Clean the surface and water.
  • Load capacity: 3974 l/h.
  • For pools with quick sets and frames with a water capacity of 1.100-31.700 l.
  • It works silently.
  • Filter cartridge included.
2-in-1 filtration system. The Flowclear skimatic combines 2 devices in one: the filter pump and the skimmer simultaneously clean the surface and the water.Clean water is enough. For operation, the filter system is locked at the edge of the pool and guarantees hygienically clean water almost silently.Quick start.Once connected to the edge of the pool and supplied with electricity, the pump and skimmer begin to clean the pool water.Suitable for many swimming pools. The 2-in-1 filter system keeps the water clean in all pools with quick sets and frames with a water capacity of 1100-31700 liters.
Combined effect. The filter cartridge eliminates microorganisms and the surface skimmer takes care of leaves and dirt.Filter cartridge included. The filter cartridge necessary for operation is included in the package.Large tank.During cleaning, leaves and debris are sucked into the large tub and collected until emptying.
Aspects of the Bestway removable pool skimmer

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3rd type of surface skimmer

GRE pool skimmer

pool skimmer gre
pool skimmer gre

GRE Above Ground Pool Skimmer Compatibility

El Gre AR 100 skimmer It is adaptable to all skimmer models Gre elevated pool except for self-supporting ones.

Attributes removable pool skimmer gre

El skimmer AR 100 includes the double joint AR 502,he AR 500 skimmer basket,the cdoor AR5 01,the cover for AR 505 pool cleaner hose connection and the delivery or return valve AR 503.

El Gre skimmer It is available in white (AR 100) ,brown (AR 100W) and gray (AR100G). 

Version Gre AR100G skimmer In gray it is manufactured for pools with dark gray panels (Kea, Granada and Capri models).

While the model of Gre AR100W skimmer In brown it is manufactured for swimming pools with imitation wood panels (Pacific, Sicilia, Mauritius, Maldives, Amazonia models, etc.).

What is the GRE pool skimmer like?

Essential function Through the Gre skimmer, the pool water enters the filter to be purified as it is connected to each other. In addition, it has a small basket to prevent large impurities from entering the cycle, guaranteeing its best performance.Pool type and variety of colorsIt adapts to all Gre raised steel pools. The skimmer is available in wood look and gray.Additional partsThe Gre skimmer includes: Skimmer, gate, basket, upper circular cover and trim frame.
Determinants of the GRE pool skkimmer

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How to install the skimmer for GRE removable pools

Greas pool skimmer assembly
GRE skimmer installation

floating pool skimmer

pond skimmer
pond skimmer

Floating skimmer advantages

Pros floating skimmer

Removes non-sinking contaminants: sunscreen and oils, dust, pet hair, soot, floating seed pods, large seed pods. Works at any water level unlike a fixed box skimmer.

The pool surface cleaner will work even if the pool water level is low. There is no need to cover your pool during periods of low rainfall. It is made of UV resistant plastic and has only one moving part.

Less wear on pool hoses. Many bottom cleaners use an open and closed valve to propel themselves forward across the bottom of the pool. This causes the hose to wear out much sooner and will degrade the pool hoses.

1st type of floating skimmer

Automatic Floating Pool Skimmer

skimmer motion
skimmer motion

Advantages of using an automatic system

If we were to look closely at most pool surfaces, we would see various types of insects, small leaves, twigs, and debris floating around.

Additionally, dust particles are in constant contact with the pool surface, those particles mix with your pool water or remain floating and will surely not be cleaned by most automatic underwater pool cleaners.

All those unwanted particles are in contact with your face, eyes and body while you try to enjoy your pool.

Manual pool skimmers do not trap those very small particles floating on the surface of the pool.

Automatic skimmer motion operation

Its operation is very simple; Skimmer Motion easily connects to any automatic hydraulic pool cleaner and thanks to its 8 different water intakes, absorbs the dirt that it encounters on the water on the surface of the pool. Its movement around the entire pool is produced thanks to the movement of the hydraulic pool cleaner to which it is connected.

In this way, like the dirt absorbed by the pool cleaner itself, Everything collected by Skimmer Motion also goes to the pool's filtration system, whether with a cartridge filter, sand, etc.

Automatic Skimmer Compatibility

this automatic skimmer It is only suitable for operation with hydraulic pool cleaners, not electric or electronic, but if you have said hydraulic pool cleaner, it will be useful and will avoid the need to use the manual collector, so common in pool maintenance.

Requires increasing suction in the pool

Size: 9"x9"x4.6"/Weight: 1,3kg/7" You will need to increase the suction on your pool valve if necessary to allow the suction and skimmermotion cleaner to operate in optimal conditions.

How to connect the automatic floating skimmer

SkimmerMotion™ easily connects to your existing automatic underwater pool cleaner, so it moves along the surface of your pool right above your underwater pool cleaner while picking up all those unwanted objects.

Its adjustable whirlpool action picks up everything from dust particles and small bugs to twigs and leaves cleaning your pool faster for your enjoyment. ¡

Video of the Automatic Floating Pool Skimmer

Automatic Floating Pool Skimmer

2nd type of floating skimmer

Floating dragonfly for pool water filtration

floating dragonfly for pool
floating dragonfly for pool
What is the floating pool dragonfly?
  • The Dragonfly Floating Cleaner is an innovative and economical method to keep the surface of the water clean and removes leaves and other floating debris before they sink to the bottom of the pool.
  • Made of UV resistant LURAN/S plastic and polypropylene,
  • It is able to withstand the rigors of sunlight, chlorine, salt, acids, alkalies and other pool chemicals. The only and award-winning.

How to use the floating pool cleaner

The Dragonfly Floating Pool Cleaner can be used in conjunction with almost any other automatic pool cleaner on the market. Most of our customers start using the Dragonfly this way, but over time they eliminate the background cleaner.

Dragonfly Floating Skimmer

Dragonfly Floating Skimmer

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3rd Floating Pond Skimmer Model

Floating pond skimmer with pump

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floating pond skimmer

Pond skimmer features

Floating pond skimmer properties

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It is equipped with a high-performance ceramic shaft and ceramic sleeve, which has good sound control effect and greatly extends the service lifeIt is equipped with a pure copper movement, which works more efficiently and has good performance.The large ponon vortex design makes 360-degree vortex water intake without dead angles, and the adsorption is more complete.
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It is a dual-use machine, integrating skimming and fountain functions. It is equipped with a function switching regulating valve, the fountain function and skimming function can be switched at will, and the size of the water outlet of The font can be adjusted.It has a built-in large-capacity filter basket, which is convenient for collecting floating objects and is easy to lift and cleanTogether with the filter sponge to absorb impurities, layer-by-layer filtration makes the pond cleaner.

More details of floating pond skimmer

  • The floating pond skimmer is equipped with a pull rope and a fixed rod to stabilize it and prevent it from moving and falling.
  • Three-core cable with 10m Yorbay rubber insulation.
  • Normal 5m power cable.
  • Cold and heat resistant.

Pond floating skimmer fountain accessories

Types of Fountain Accessories Floating Pond Skimmer

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fountain accessories floating skimmer pond

Floating Pond Skimmer Operation

Illustrative video aquarium skimmer

Floating Pond Skimmer

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Table of contents of the page: Pool skimmer

  1. What is a pool skimmer
  2. How many skimmers does a pool need?
  3. Where to place the skimmer in a pool?
  4. Pool skimmer water level
  5. Pool skimmer operation
  6. Fundamental parts of a pool skimmer
  7. How to choose pool skimmer?
  8. Types of pool skimmer
  9. Models of skimmers for construction pools
  10. Skimmer models for liner and prefabricated pools
  11. Surface skimmer
  12. floating pool skimmer
  13. Floating pool skimmer robot 
  14.  Homemade skimmer
  15.  Extra options and types of spare parts for pool skimmers
  16. How to install a skimmer in a concrete pool
  17. How to change and repair a pool skimmer
  18. Pool loses water due to skimmer

Floating pool skimmer robot 

robotic and solar skimmer

1st type of floating pool skimmer Robot 

Solar Robot Smart Skimmer for Solar Pool Breeze NX

solar floating skimmer robot
solar floating skimmer robot

Description of solar floating skimmer robot

  • Automatic waste collection
  • Distribute disinfectant
  • No grid power
  • Revolutionize pool cleaning in a smart, simple and sustainable way

El Solar Robot Smart Skimmer for Solar Pool Breeze NX revolutionizes pool cleaning in a smart, simple and sustainable way.

Swimming pools accumulate leaves, dust, pollen and other debris throughout the day. Debris usually floats for 3-4 hours before it decomposes and sinks to the bottom. By then, you have already produced the bacteria that fuel algae growth in your pool. Using advanced robotics, the Solar-Breeze intelligently navigates your pool, removing dirt and debris from the surface, before the debris has a chance to grow bacteria and sink to the bottom.

The Solar-Breeze NX is NOT dependent on grid power. Unlike other pool cleaning systems it has no plugs, no cables, no hoses, and works whether the pool pump is running or not. Using free solar energy, the robot continuously cleans the pool surface throughout the day. During this time, excess energy is stored in a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which powers the unit late into the night.

The Solar-Breeze NX can also dispense sanitizer from its built-in dispenser while cleaning your pool surface, helping to keep your pool sanitary and ready for swimming.

Solar floating skimmer in operation

Video of the operation of the solar floating skimmer robot
Solar floating skimmer robot operation

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2nd type of floating pool skimmer Robot 

Skimbot Smart Pool Robot

Skimbot Smart Pool Robot
Skimbot Smart Pool Robot

About Skimbot Pool Robot

Skimbot Pool Robot
Skimbot Pool Robot
  • Lightweight, easy-to-use Robot Skimbot with sliding tray prevents dirt and leaves from washing back into your pool.
  • Bluetooth-enabled robot with proprietary iOS app and Android apps for remote operation and automation programming, plus anti-theft mode, eco-operation, and silent mode.
  • Constructed of durable, UV-enhanced plastics to withstand pool environments, hot and cold temperatures, as well as overly sunny days. Efficient solar panels for power operation and onboard intelligent navigation system to map the water surface and target dirty areas.
  • Turbo sidewall wash to release and capture debris that sticks to the edge of the pool, trapping even smaller leaves, pollen, dust and preventing algae blooms. Four forward-facing sensor eyes determine distance to obstacles allowing for evasive maneuvers long before the possibility of getting stuck on pool edges, built-in tables, rock formations, hot tub outlets, ledges and pool ladders .
  • Skimbot is an offensive leader for general pool maintenance and cleaning, working well in conjunction with in-floor vacuum systems and bottom vacuums, while decreasing the need to use such bottom cleaners or operate the pool pump as frequently. frequency.

Skimbot robot operation

Skimbot robot operation

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Homemade skimmer

Homemade canvas pool skimmer

How to make a homemade skimmer for a concrete pool

Next, in the video we show you a homemade pool skimmer, made with a water pump and a hair trap, where a felt was placed as a filter, in terms of materials: 60 and 100 mm PVC pipes, two elbows of 1/2″ and a reducer from 1″ to 1/2″

Homemade canvas pool skimmer

2nd model pond skimmer

Homemade Pond Skimmer

How to make a homemade skimmer for a marine aquarium

Homemade fish pond skimmer video

How to make a homemade floating skimmer for a marine aquarium

Extra options and types of spare parts for pool skimmers

1st extra option in the pool skimmer

skimmer liner

Pool skimmer spare parts

  • Pool skimmer extension mouth with 4 inserts
  • Pool skimmer basket
  • Pool skimmer cover
  • Pool skimmer cover and circular ring
  • Square pool skimmer cover and frame
  • Skimmer basket lid with plug
  • Skimmer flap
  • Pool skimmer frame
  • Pool skimmer trim
  • Pool skimmer gate
  • Pool skimmer gate with hinge
  • Skimmer gate hinge

2nd extra option in the pool skimmer

fabric basket skimmer cover
Fine fabric cover for pool skimmer basket

Fine fabric cover for the pool skimmer basket

  • The Scumsock is a thin fabric cover for your skimmer basket designed to catch debris that is not normally caught in the basket. The Scumsock is ideal for families with dogs who like to swim. The product can trap animal fur so it doesn't clog your system's pump basket or filter.
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3nd extra option in the pool skimmer

Skimmer cover spacer
Pool skimmer cover spacer

Pool skimmer cover spacer

  • Additional spacer that allows increasing the distance between the mouth of the skimmer and the lid.
  • The lengthening distance is 25mm. 
  • This accessory is indicated for 15 l AstralPool skimmers.
  • Made of ABS.
  • By overlapping several spacers you can increase the height as desired.
  • It is also possible to tilt it slightly to level the skimmer with the ground.

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4nd extra option in the pool skimmer

Extended Arm Handle Baskets
Extended Arm Handle Baskets

Extended Arm Handle Baskets

  • The basket features an extended arm handle that not only makes it easy to access, but also acts as a flow relief when your basket is full.
  • The handle is perforated like its basket, allowing water to flow freely through it.

5nd extra option in the pool skimmer

gizzmo skimmer protection
gizzmo skimmer protection

Gizzmo pool skimmer protection

  • Protect your pool skimmer during hibernation, avoid damage caused by frost and frost with this fantastic quality accessory, guaranteed durability.
gizzmo hibernation skimmer

Gizzmo installation for pool skimmer protection

  • Installation: directly screw the gizzmo into the water drain or put a hibernation plug and put a gizzmo in the skimmer basket and close the lid.

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6st extra option in the pool skimmer

Double Gasket for Skimmer
Double Gasket for Skimmer

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  • Double sealing gasket for the perfect sealing of your Skimmer in removable pools.
  • They perfectly seal the external connections of the pool
  • Prevents water leaks in the skimmer and nozzles
  • Protects the steel walls of the pool, ensuring greater durability

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How to install a skimmer in a concrete pool

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install pool skimmer

Skimmer installation in a concrete pool

Material to change concrete pool skimmer

  • Pool skimmer kit.
  • Protective goggles.
  • Concrete saw and diamond drill bit.
  • Almádena or Mandarria.
  • Masonry drill bits.

Steps for installing a construction pool skimmer

  1. Carry out a study to find out the best location for the skimmer(s) so that it is easily accessible for future manipulations.
  2. The skimmers are always installed at water level.
  3. Verify that in the location chosen for the skimmer the water inside the pool falls a few centimeters below the point.
  4. However, skimmers should always be installed on the opposite side of the return nozzle.
  5. If installing 1 or 2 skimmers: As a general rule, we will place the pool skimmers across the width of the pool and at the top of the deepest area.
  6. When we intend to install 3 or more pool skimmers: they must be positioned on one of the two lengths of the pool.
  7. The skimmers are always installed at water level,
  8. In the chosen position, outline the outline of the template previously provided to us by the pool skimmer manufacturer and the locations of the holes for the screws.
  9. Subsequently, cut the pool liner and the wall following the diagrams.
  10. Use a large hammer or mandarria to use it on the marked profile and break the concrete along its edges with constant pressure, the procedure will be repeated continuously.
  11. Drill pilot holes through the screw holes marked on the wall (supplied by the manufacturer)
  12. Insert temporary screws into the holes to anchor the liner and hold it firmly in place.
  13. Next, put the skimmer's rubber seal on the pool wall.
  14. Next, install the skimmer on the seal.
  15. Next, unscrew the temporary screws that you used and replace them with the installation screws provided to us (they must all have passed through the liner, the wall and the pool skimmer).
  16. Place the face plate on the skimmer before inserting screws through it to secure it to the wall.
  17. To go finishing Apply a bead of epoxy to seal any gaps between the skimmer and the face plate.
  18. Finally, once you're done, you should let the epoxy cure according to the time and instructions given by the product manufacturer before adding water to the pool.
  19. On the other hand, one of the two tubes connected to the Skimmer will come from the suction device at the bottom of the pool, the other goes in the direction of the pump.

Reminder when installing skimmers

Pool Skimmers Installation NOTE: Always remember that when you want to install pool skimmers, you must allow the epoxy to cure accordingly. Try to follow the specific time as well as the instructions provided by the manufacturer before applying it.

Video How to place a skimmer in the pool?

Finally, in this video you will be able to see the final fixation and placement of the skimmer with expanding polyurethane foam.

Pool skimmer fixing

How to change and repair a pool skimmer

How do I repair the skimmer?
How do I repair the pool skimmer?

How do I repair the skimmer?

In any pool installation, the elements that make up the pool may deteriorate, present leaks or fail, causing them to stop working correctly and requiring us to take measures.

In case you detect any breakage 

In the skimmer, a good solution is to dry the entire piece and put specialized PVC glue in the crack and let it penetrate until it is sealed again. Above all, you should wait for the glue to dry before putting the skimmer back in place and getting it wet.

If you see that the skimmer is not working well, it could also be that a leak has occurred..

In this case, we advise you to check if there are cracks in the pipe or if any elbows have become loose. If you find where the leak is, you can fix it or change the part you consider. For optimal maintenance, the best option will always be to resort to the support of a professional. 

How to disassemble pool skimmer for repair

how to repair a pool skimmer

Pool loses water due to skimmer

Know if the pool loses water due to skimmer

If the water level is right at the mouth of the skimmer

  • First possibility in pool leaks through pipes, the pool water level has stagnated right at the mouth of the skimmer.
  • In this case, we will fill the skimmer with a hose and the result in principle will be that it never fills.
  • In conclusion, We will have detected that the pool leak is due to the loss of water in the pool from the skimmer pipe being broken..
  • Finally, you can enter our blog specialized in: Causes of Water leaks in swimming pools and how to detect them.