How to install a pool skimmer basket

Btw Txborn, thanks. We love the new pool and with temps as high as in the last couple of days we sure are appreciating it. Tara L. New member. Jun 2, 1 Baton Rouge, Louisiana. What if the skimmer has a handle sticking up out of the middle of the skimmer? Should I remove it, put the knee high on, then try screwing the handle back on? Does anyone have a skimmer with a handle that uses a knee high?

Richard TFP Expert. Jami Francis New member. Jun 2, 4 Borrego Springs CA. Has anyone tried filling a knee-high pantyhose with a half pound 2 pound of cya and suspending it in the skimmer?

Moderator Emeritus. Aug 10, 25, FL panhandle. Yes, knee highs work great! Hanging in front of a return is good too. I ended up grabbing an old white cotton sock, added about pound of cya and jammed the end of the sock through one of the holes of my skimmer cover and tied a noose knot. A day later the CYA had broken down into a loose wet powder and when I squeeze it it releases it into the skimmer.

It couldn't be any easier and I'll be able to reuse the sock indefinitely. So much for buying pantyhose! TFP Guide. Jun 12, 3, Tucson. Better and much cheaper than knee highs or skimmer socks At that price you just pull them out and throw them away, no rinsing or dealing with the contents.

You must log in or register to reply here. Thread Status. Hello , This is an inactive thread. Any new postings here are unlikely to be seen or responded to by other members. You will get much more visibility by Starting A New Thread. Similar threads. You should only hear a brief "slurp" before the float drops. If the slurp goes on for several seconds, your valve is not sealing, and you may loose prime.

Your float valve should have come with a replacement oring that goes in a groove at the bottom of the skimmer. You should use this replacement even if there is one already in place. IOW, replace it! TFP Guide.

Jul 24, 1, Central Valley CA. As for "the right mix" most choose to leave the cover wide open this will give you the most flow possible with a diverter installed through the skimmer and the least from the main drain although there will still be some. Skimming is your first line of defense in keeping the pool clear of debris so the more of that you have generally the better.

As the skimmer fills with leaves there will be a shift of suction to the MD due to path of least resistance this would happen with or without the diverter in the skimmer. When you brush the pool you may choose to close the cover diverting more or all assuming no equalizer of the suction to the MD so it can suck up the dirt you brush towards it.

Thanks for the comprehensive answers and educating me on the correct terminology. Unfortunately, the float valves I bought did not come with O rings and I don't see any already in the skimmer so I guess that's my next step. It seems counter-intuitive to me to think the "path of least resistance" would ever be the forward hole, unless the skimmer basket were really filled up?

Put another way, I started down this path when I observed there was absolutely zero draw from my bottom-of-pool intake and then discovered the role of the float valve. Wouldn't I have to close the flapper at least a little bit to ensure the suction is being diverted to the main drain?

Because of the twists and turns the water has to take to get below the float valve that is going to create some restriction and cause a bit more suction to the MD and if the opening that the cover can go over is smaller that the diameter of the opening in the bottom of the Skimmer that goes to the MD and pump that is a further restriction.

The other thought I have, and this is just a thought and not tested or proven as far as I know is that the rate of flow will affect things. If you have the pump at a low rpm most of the water is going to come through the skimmer by way of the weir because it is not very resistant the water is just sitting up there gravity is even going to help a bit, it does not have to be pulled up through the pipe like the water connected to the MD does.

It could be that the ratios between he 2 is a constant assuming no debris but that would still mean an increased flow from the MD at higher RPM. I have read many posts questioning if a MD is even needed there are quiet a few that don't think they are and add little benefit. The two things I know they can do from experience is 1. The unique shape causes the surface water near your wall skimmer to move faster, increasing the "Pulling Distance" of your wall skimmer. The average skimmer basket is approx.

The "All-In-One" basket is cubic inches. Your cart is empty It feels desperately alone Let's shop. Just letting everyone know That top ring is adjustable to fit desired pool skimmer water level.

I highly recommend this skimmer! When the pump is turned on, the small propellers attached to the skimmer move it around the surface of the pool to remove debris. However, some automatic skimmers have to be manually moved from one point to the other.

This is the latest type of skimmer on the market. It is a self-contained automatic floating skimmer powered by direct sunlight. It has a built-in solar panel, like the Blue Raven solar panel, that allows it to continue running as long as there is sunlight.

This skimmer will float around the surface of your swimming pool, collecting and filtering debris all day long. A pool skimmer lets you clean your pool in just a few minutes. However, the increasing variety of pool skimmers makes it difficult for property owners to choose the right ones for their swimming pools.

Nevertheless, there are several important things you need to consider when buying a pool skimmer. Whether you want to buy an in-ground or above-ground pool skimmer, you need to consider the installation process.

Remember that the more complicated the installation process is, the costlier it will be. So, if you do not want to empty your bank account, go for a skimmer that is easy to set up. Pool skimmers are quite expensive. Therefore, make sure the one you decide to buy is durable. It can be very costly to keep repairing or replacing your pool skimmers now and then. The price of pool skimmers varies with the size and model. So, it is important to compare prices before you make your final decision.

However, do not compromise on quality just because you want to save a few bucks. In order to keep your swimming pool clean and safe for you and your family members, you have to ensure that the skimmer is working effectively all the time. Fortunately, the maintenance of a pool skimmer is very simple because you just need to clean it thoroughly and routinely.