Intex Wall Mount Surface Skimmer

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Robotic pool skimmers also work for all pool types because they paddle around on the surface. Floating pool skimmers need to work in conjunction with a pool vacuum. While the device itself presents no problems with above-ground pools, the vacuum may not be suitable for and might actually damage soft-sided pools. Maintenance and Ease of Use A good pool brush may help you deal with that, while pool testing strips are a must-have for maintaining pool chemical balance. The Evob leaf skimmer net is an affordable pool-cleaning essential for day-to-day debris removal, and it’s the kind of simple everyday tool that is ideal to keep handy near a pool. It’s lightweight and easy to maneuver for scooping up leaves or other small items of debris found floating on the pool’s surface to help prevent water contamination. The debris bag holds lots of leaves, so you don’t have to empty it midway through the cleaning. On the downside, it’s not fine enough to catch dirt, sand and other fine debris. There are a few leading brands for skimmers to use for above-ground Intex pools, so let’s see what they are and their pros and cons. Intex Brand

The Zodiac leaf catcher is designed to solve this problem. You install it along the cleaner hose leading to the pool outlet, and it captures leaves and other large debris before it gets to the filter. It is highly beneficial to have a skimmer for your Intex pool to ensure any debris is caught before it sinks to the bottom of the pool. Floating debris doesn’t just look unsightly, it creates extra demand for chlorine which in turn allows bacteria to grow.

As many customers have noted, the SkimmerMotion excels best at removing bugs from water. But it struggled with leaves and other large debris. If you prefer to take a more hands-on approach with cleaning the surface of the water, a swimmer rake net is your tool of choice. This device is super simple, and its function and use should be self-explanatory. Key features to look for are the width of the net and a telescoping pole so that you can hit varying depths of the pool. IronBuddy Swim Pool Net Leaf Skimmer The Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer requires a bit more work to install as you need to cut into the side of the pool and use screws to integrate the product into the pool. It requires focus and patience to ensure you install it correctly. As the water flows through the skimmer, it carries along with its leaves, bugs, and whatever debris is floating in the water.

No matter what skimmer you get, generally, any homeowner can easily install it themselves by following the installation instructions carefully and making sure they are applying it to the right kind of swimming pool. Other Skimmer Considerations Above-ground Intex pools generally do not come with a skimmer. Some of the high-end Intex pools come with a filter pump that includes Hydro Aeration® Technology. However, this does not catch leaves and debris that may be on the surface of the water.

Unlike most skimmers, the Instapark Betta traps everything in its fine basket. This includes large debris like leaves, twigs and bugs, as well as smaller debris like sand and pollen.