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[https://www.instructables.com/id/Skimmer-Leaf-Trap/ Skimmer Leaf Trap] on Instructables is built with PVC pipe and a net to hang over the skimmer opening. | [https://www.instructables.com/id/Skimmer-Leaf-Trap/ Skimmer Leaf Trap] on Instructables is built with PVC pipe and a net to hang over the skimmer opening. | ||
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| + | Pat (@Texas Splash) has a single skimmer and has the problem of when visitors are over, they don't realize his skimmer is the ONLY source of water to the pump.<ref>https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/skimmer-guard.24814/post-922033</ref> | ||
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| + | So what do they always do? They gravitate to, and lean-up against, the skimmer opening. In just a few seconds, the 2HP pump sucks all the water dry in the suction line as their body and/or swimsuit blocks the opening. | ||
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| + | So he made this thing out of just PVC, not even glued, just pressed together. Texas Splash said he only uses it when there are rowdy guests over since the family knows better than to block the skimmer opening. | ||
Revision as of 20:21, 12 November 2019
Skimmer Leaf Guard
In the fall with leafs falling the skimmers can get clogged with leafs if you leave your pool open all year. Storms can blow leafs off of treas and clog skimmers and starve pumps of water at times when you most need the pump running and possibly freeze protection.
There are commercial products and DIY skimmer leaf barriers.
Commercial Products
Skimmer Guard
Skimmer Guard works on above ground and in-ground vinyl liner and fiberglass pools. They have two sizes that fit in front of the skimmer mouth:
- Intakes 7 5/8" wide x 5 5/8" tall (Hayward SP1084L)
- Intakes 15 1/4" wide x 5 5/8" tall (Hayward SP1085, Pentair Widemouth)
DIY
Skimmer Leaf Trap
Skimmer Leaf Trap on Instructables is built with PVC pipe and a net to hang over the skimmer opening.
Skimmer Guard to Keep Swimmers From Blocking Water Flow
Pat (@Texas Splash) has a single skimmer and has the problem of when visitors are over, they don't realize his skimmer is the ONLY source of water to the pump.[1]
So what do they always do? They gravitate to, and lean-up against, the skimmer opening. In just a few seconds, the 2HP pump sucks all the water dry in the suction line as their body and/or swimsuit blocks the opening.
So he made this thing out of just PVC, not even glued, just pressed together. Texas Splash said he only uses it when there are rowdy guests over since the family knows better than to block the skimmer opening.
