Hello all, I seem to make steady improvement with my pool thanks to the nice folks on this site. I could use a little more
I would like to do two upgrades. New skimmer baskets, and also a new Pump "leaf basket" (or whatever the basket is called, that is part of the pump. Of course there are too many options, and my brain is now misfiring. I could use any help that anyone can provide.
The first thing I want to address is my skimmer baskets. The handles are missing, and so I would like to get new ones with handles. I looked at the skimmer lid, and it said Sta-rite. The skimmer baskets around 8 inches wide at the top, and about 5.5 inches tall. The handles are missing, and I need to use a small weight to keep it from floating when the pump is not running. The pump is a Pentair Intelli-flo VST2.
Is there any particular skimmer basket that is exceptional?
I found this one that seems to be a basic replacement, but with a handle: Amazon.com : 2) Sta-Rite U-3 Swimming Pool Skimmer Baskets w/Handle | 08650-0007 (Pair) : Patio, Lawn Garden.
There are also "skimmer socks": https://www.amazon.com/Skimmer-Filter-Baskets-Skimmers-Filters/dp/B071ZHWNVW/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501463327&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=skimmer+basket&psc=1
I also found the following more expensive option: https://www.amazon.com/SkimDoctor-InGround-Hayward-Pentair-Skimmer/dp/B01F49GY10/ref=sr_1_13?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501463327&sr=1-13&keywords=skimmer+basket
The second item to address is the basket in the pump itself. I have one that works fine, but I like to pull it out and clean it, and so I would prefer to have a second one, so that I can drop the clean one in there, and then thoroughly clean the dirty one. I found this one, but just want to confirm it is acceptable before I buy it: https://www.amazon.com/Pentair-070387-IntelliFlo-WhisperFlo-Basket/dp/B004VJSQV6
I am WIDE OPEN to any alternative ideas or advice.
Thank you!!!!
I would like to do two upgrades. New skimmer baskets, and also a new Pump "leaf basket" (or whatever the basket is called, that is part of the pump. Of course there are too many options, and my brain is now misfiring. I could use any help that anyone can provide.
The first thing I want to address is my skimmer baskets. The handles are missing, and so I would like to get new ones with handles. I looked at the skimmer lid, and it said Sta-rite. The skimmer baskets around 8 inches wide at the top, and about 5.5 inches tall. The handles are missing, and I need to use a small weight to keep it from floating when the pump is not running. The pump is a Pentair Intelli-flo VST2.
Is there any particular skimmer basket that is exceptional?
I found this one that seems to be a basic replacement, but with a handle: Amazon.com : 2) Sta-Rite U-3 Swimming Pool Skimmer Baskets w/Handle | 08650-0007 (Pair) : Patio, Lawn Garden.
There are also "skimmer socks": https://www.amazon.com/Skimmer-Filter-Baskets-Skimmers-Filters/dp/B071ZHWNVW/ref=sr_1_1?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501463327&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=skimmer+basket&psc=1
I also found the following more expensive option: https://www.amazon.com/SkimDoctor-InGround-Hayward-Pentair-Skimmer/dp/B01F49GY10/ref=sr_1_13?s=lawn-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1501463327&sr=1-13&keywords=skimmer+basket
The second item to address is the basket in the pump itself. I have one that works fine, but I like to pull it out and clean it, and so I would prefer to have a second one, so that I can drop the clean one in there, and then thoroughly clean the dirty one. I found this one, but just want to confirm it is acceptable before I buy it: https://www.amazon.com/Pentair-070387-IntelliFlo-WhisperFlo-Basket/dp/B004VJSQV6
I am WIDE OPEN to any alternative ideas or advice.
Thank you!!!!