Skimmer

[tcat]

Anyone make an automatic solar skimmer that holds a bushel of leaves ? I took my cover off a couple weeks too early. Oak trees seem to be losing more leaves than usual. I probably skim a bushel a day, and the Aquabot on the bottom grabs another 4 baskets full. I guess I need a bigger rake, any good ones out there?

 

[Old_Pool_Man]

I have purchased 3 over the years. They don't seem to last long for the price. The Instapark Betta has the best/largest basket of the 3 I own. I like the way it opens from the top instead of sliding a tray out the front to empty it. My negatives are the plastic gears can strip out if anything gets stuck in the front paddle, like a large twig, and the battery size doesn't seem sufficient.

 

[tcat]

I hadn't seen that one, looks nice. Had the solar breeze for a few years (think it lasted 3, with one repair during). Was ok but didn't hold much and slide out basket was a pain. My oak trees are getting bigger, so sun could be an issue. Do they make corded ones (like bottom robots) for skimming?

I'm thinking a 20-24" net would be the fastest solution.

 

[tcat]

Narrowed it down to:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092DBNC21/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_PW0GMGJRRB448XP04WWZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TQZQMJL/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_3QT1B5744KGMAMZTXTN5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

My Poolskim is catching a 5 gallon strainer full every hour or two, so I think a bigger manual skimmer is probably best (fastest) for spring leaves. Think I'm going with the 19.5" one.