Swimming Pool Skimmer Help, a look at products and devices that will help remove pool surface debris









There are many products on the market today that are designed to enhance your pool's skimmer to help remove surface debris. If you have a pool that is in an area where a large amount of leaves fall in each day, one of these devices might be just right for you. I will briefly go over these pool skimming devices that are featured in this Podcast.



Listen to the Podcast:



PoolSkim:

This is a very innovative and easy to use device that connects directly to your pool's 1 1/2” threaded return line. If your pool has stub pipe fittings you can purchase inserts for it, but it is designed to thread right into the spot where you remove the 1 1/2” eyeball fitting. The PoolSkim works great as it uses the pools return to create a secondary skimmer and trap all of the surface debris in the large attached bag.

Pros:
Captures a ton of surface debris, even small particles.
Allows your pool pump to operate more efficiently as the skimmer basket has less debris in it.
Easy to install and set up.
Very durable and well made.
Relatively inexpensive.

Cons:
Need 1 1/2” threaded return jets.
Can be unsightly in your pool.

POOLSKIM the automatic pool skimmer – Review: http://youtu.be/BLtN702NrJQ
PoolSkim Complete Installation Guide: http://youtu.be/2UgVDNOg3p8

To order the PoolSkim: http://amzn.to/2yNsqai

SkimDoctor 2.0:
This is an affordable and very easy way to increase your pool skimmer's efficiency without doing anything except attaching the SkimDoctor 2.0 to your existing skimmer basket. Installation is very easy and once installed it creates a vortex and pulls in surface debris from further away and with much more velocity. Every pool with a lot of surface debris should have one installed.

Pros:
Affordable and an easy way to instantly improve your pool's skimmer ability.
Very well made and durable.
Fits most skimmer baskets.



Cons:
Since you are just enhancing your pool skimmer, the basket will still get very full in pools with heavy debris, so you will need to empty it frequently.

SkimDoctor 2.0 and Vac Attachment: https://youtu.be/81CS8GELjQY
SkimDoctor 2.0 Set-Up and Installation Guide: https://youtu.be/COqDPsChxi4
SkimDoctor 2.0 Vac Attachment Installation: https://youtu.be/F4AaZyND-Xk

To order the SkimDoctor 2.0: http://amzn.to/2xKAUPh

Solar-Breeze NX:
The Solar-Breeze NX is the latest version of the Solar-Breeze Robotic Solar Powered surface cleaner which was the first of it's kind and is still a solid product. The NX features upgraded software, a better water seal and a long lasting Lithium Ion battery. Drop the Solar-Breeze NX into your pool and the Sun will power it all day long and charge up the battery. In the Summer expect the cleaner to run for 16-20 hours. It will pick up 90% of the surface debris before it sinks to the bottom.

Pros:
No cords or hoses as it is powered by the solar panels on top.
Solid engineering and a one year full warranty.
Can hold about 2 skimmer baskets full of debris.
Surface will stay clean and clear all season.
Back up cycle to get around obstacles like automatic cleaner hoses.

Cons:
A luxury item as it is priced at $550.00

Solar-Breeze NX Robotic Surface Solar Pool Cleaner: https://youtu.be/d_o07EPydsw

You can order the Solar-Breeze NX directly from the Solar-Breeze website – use my discount code to save 5% and receive free shipping: mrdgvb1

SolaSkimmer:
This is Solar Powered Surface Cleaner much like the Solar-Breeze but manufactured by Remington Solar (a leading manufacturer of solar powered products). The SolaSkimmer will operate all day long cleaning the pool surface and picking up debris and it operates with very simple engineering which should make it very durable over time. It also has a plug in option so you can also charge it if you are using it out of season or in an area where it is not very Sunny. A very solid product.

Pros:
Priced at $399.00 so it is an affordable option.
Simple engineering and a simple design make this easy to operate.
One year warranty.

Cons:
A relatively new product so it has a short track record.

SolaSkimmer Solar-Powered Robotic Swimming Pool Skimmer- MSRP $399.00!: https://youtu.be/w9JBiyEB9Lk
Order the SolaSkimmer directly from Remington Solar: https://remingtonsolar.com/product-category/solaskimmer/

SkimDevil:
The SkimDevil is the premiere solar powered surface cleaner. It is also the most expensive with a price tag of $700. It is very hi-tech and you can set it from an app via a WiFi connection and even control it manually for fun in a remote control mode. It's unique design allows it to pick up very large surface debris – I used it to pick up ping pong balls in my video! If you have the budget this thing is pretty amazing.

Pros:
Smart Phone App for accessing many unique settings and functions.
Picks up very large debris.
Easy to use and works very well.
One year warranty.

Cons:
Hefty price tag of $700.

Skimdevil® Robotic Solar Powered Surface Cleaner Camio SX15- Review & Overview: https://youtu.be/j2GCxC9apJ4
Skimdevil® Robotic Surface Cleaner Set Up & App Overview (RC Mode shown): https://youtu.be/d2hYgI-e-lY

To order the SkimDevil: http://amzn.to/2ihg8Qy

Gator Auto Skim:
If you have a suction side automatic cleaner and it is connected to your pool skimmer, you may notice that the surface debris does not get picked up well by the pool skimmer. If the skimmer is sharing the suction with the cleaner it doesn't have the force to pull debris into the skimmer. The Gator attaches to the cleaner hose 2-3 sections back from the cleaner and acts as a mobile pool skimmer floating on the pool surface. It will move around the pool with the cleaner picking up leaves and debris. The Gator is not designed to pick huge amounts of surface debris but if you get a normal amount of leaves and debris on the pool surface you will find that the Gator is very effective.

Pros:
Helps keep the pool surface clean if your suction side cleaner is connected though the pool skimmer.
Moves along with the cleaner picking up surface debris.
Easy to install and set up.
Works with most suction side pool cleaners.

Cons:
Will not pick up large amount of surface debris at one time.

Gator Auto-Skim: Surface Skimming System for your Suction Side Automatic Cleaner: https://youtu.be/XZEbFRWGvJA

To order the Gator Auto Skim: http://amzn.to/2kXAPSH

Skimmer-Motion:
Like the Gator the Skimmer-Motion is designed for a suction side cleaner that is connected though the pool skimmer. It also attaches to your cleaner's hose and will move along the water surface picking up surface debris. The Skimmer-Motion is designed to pick up only very small particle and leaf debris and is not designed to skim very large debris from the surface. So if you have a constant layer of dust and bugs on your pool surface this may be just the thing for you.

Pros:
Picks up dust and small particles on the pool surface very well.
Easy to install and set up.

Cons:
Designed to pick up only small leaves, bugs and surface dust.

Skimmer Motion™ - Automatic Pool Skimmer Review: http://youtu.be/PTxctNbjvN8
Skimmer Motion™ Installation and Set Up: http://youtu.be/XrdKTwPIpzM

To order the Skimmer Motion: http://amzn.to/2kSI6Tv

Leaf Bone:
The Leaf Bone is a great product designed specifically for in-ground vinyl pools with a ladder. The market for this product is pretty specific but for those particular pools the Leaf Bone works great. Clip it onto your pool ladder, attach a leaf rake to the other end and watch the surface debris get picked up in the net. A highly effective way to pick up your pools surface debris.

LEAF BONE - Leaf Net Skimmer Clip for your In-Ground Pool Ladder: https://youtu.be/3K2LQaSqOMg

To order the Leaf Bone: http://amzn.to/2yqnhly






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