Here, Ask The Pool Guy answers this important question: Is there any Science to the aftermarket Skimmer Contraptions?
Aftermarket Skimmer Contraptions
Tag: skimmer
Bottom of Skimmer Adapter
Ask The Pool Guy Q & A: In this video, Al talks about removing adapter from bottom of a skimmer.
When We Set The Skimmer For Shotcrete
Before we can shoot the sun shelf, the skimmer needs to be in place to save a headache later on. Watch as Al gets the skimmer in place and secured for shotcrete.
Slow Water Circulation and Skimmer Baskets
If you check your pressure gauge on your pool filter and notice your pool water flow has been slowing down, the first thing you need to do is check your skimmer basket to be sure the water level is high Read More …
How often do I use FerriTabs and if I don’t have a skimmer, where do I put them?
You can actually just toss the ferritabs directly into the pool – they dissolve quickly. In the photos we have a pool that was recently filled mostly with a truck, however the first 3′ were with iron filled well water. Read More …
How much water does my skimmer need to run properly?
This is not enough water for a skimmer to function properly…if your system running pulls your skimmer basket empty, it’s time to add several inches of water to the pool – and to make sure nothing is obstructing your skimmer. Read More …
Chlorine Tablets in the Skimmer? Good idea or not?
Last year I put the chlorine tablets in the filter basket in the deep end, should I use a floater instead? Yes, a floater will be better. If you put them directly in the skimmer basket they put a high Read More …
Q&A: My pool is in my backyard and is surrounded by trees. I am constantly cleaning leaves and branches from my skimmer basket. Is there any way to make this easier?
Q: My pool is in my backyard and is surrounded by trees. I am constantly cleaning leaves and branches from my skimmer basket. Is there any way to make this easier? A: We would recommend trying a filter sock. They Read More …