What does the Skim-A-Round do?

Skim-A-Round “All-In-One” The unique shape causes the surface water near your wall skimmer to move faster, increasing the “Pulling Distance” of your wall skimmer.

What do skimmers do in a pool?

Skimmers draw in water from the surface of the pool, where most contaminants, including debris, sunscreen, body oils and hair, dwell. Skimmers are designed to pull the top 1/8 inch of the pool water. The suction power of skimmers is so slight that most swimmers don’t even notice.

Do vortex skimmer baskets work?

It absolutely does work better than a regular skimmer basket. Regular skimmers seem to only work when your pool water is fairly low allowing increased flow into the basket area.

Why does pool skimmer have two holes?

The second hole in the skimmer is connected to a pipe called an equalizer. It prevents the pump from taking in air if the pool’s water level dips below the skimmer opening. If the pool water is low the pump pulls water from the equalizer line so the pump doesn’t run dry.

Are pool skimmer baskets universal?

⭐ Most Universal With a wide range of compatible brands and models, this skimmer basket will work with almost every pool.

How often should I run my pool skimmer?

Yes, you want to run your pool pump for at least eight hours every day to complete at least one turnover cycle.

Is it OK to put chlorine tablets in the skimmer?

Never put chlorine tablets into the skimmer baskets of your pool. Some pool companies will put chlorine tablets directly into the skimmer baskets of the pool. High levels of chlorine close to the pool pump, pool filter, and pool heater can damage the equipment.

How do you empty a skim?

To empty the basket simply pull the carry handle out of the water, pull up on the “debris trap” (top) until it separates from the “basket” (bottom). This takes approx. 8 pounds of force. Empty as normal and snap them back together.

How can I improve my pool skimmer performance?

One of the best ways to immediately improve your swimming pools circulation is to clean your filter and remove any debris from the skimmer basket. By doing this your pump will be allowed to push more water through your hoses and out the pools return boosting the water circulation.

What is the Vortex skimmer?

SkimDoctor’s patented pool skimmer cleaning technology creates a vortex that turbo-charges your pool’s own skimmer system to draw more hair, pollen, leaves, bugs and other surface contaminants into your pool skimmer basket. Leaving your pool cleaner, up to 3x faster.

Should I Use main drain or skimmers?

Skimmer Vs. Drain. If the pool receives a lot of leaves and other debris, more suction may be required at the skimmer than the main drain to adequately strain debris floating on the surface. Conversely, if dirt on the bottom of the pool is the principal contaminant, more suction is required at the main drain.

Where are the skimmers on a swimming pool?

A pool skimmer is an opening (normally rectangular) on the side of an in-ground swimming pool. Above-ground swimming pools normally have automatic skimmers hanging from the sides. The number of pool skimmers that a pool can have depends on its size.

Which is the skim a round all in one?

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How do you create a route in skimmer?

Just the exact numbers you need to create the perfect route. Drag and drop the route stops in the precise order you want them. After every change, Skimmer will automatically re-calculate the distance and time, so you can easily optimize your route. Now that you’ve created the perfect route, save it as your new default.

How to send a service report for a skimmer?

Email your customers beautiful service reports automatically when you finish each route stop. Include photos along with chemical readings and dosages. Easily track repairs, service calls, and filter cleanings. Techs can take photos and fully describe the issue so you know what parts to buy before going. Need a part?