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OK, good advice. Thanks. I may end up going with a self powered one/self contained with bag, but can't afford the robot at the moment. We'll see. Might have to see how well a hose connects in the skimmer.

Thanks! I am having trouble finding the skimmer plate (old Anthony pool with a square housing). Can I just plug the hose directly into the suction whole in the skimmer?

Seems like most of the threads cover the robotic cleaners but since I need to watch my spending after a recent house (and hence pool) purchase, I would like to start more cheaply with something I just push around (and maybe just hook up to the skimmer?). Any recommendations for a fiberglass...

Re: New Pool owner of very old pool via a short sale Thank you!

Re: New Pool owner of very old pool via a short sale Additional info for the curious: pool is said to be fiberglass, estimated about 18,000 gallons (kidney shape so sort of tough to estimate but it's 30' Long by 16' wide at widest/14' at tighter sides, 9 ft at greatest depth/3 at shallow)...

Hi, Just recovering from an overwhelming loan and short sale experience buying a new house! Yay, that's over! Now we are fixing the place up, including the pool. We are up and running after the generous donation of equipment from a family friend and pool professional and thought the forum...