Diy pool skimmer

I saw a remote controlled skimmer at the pool store and thought I could make something similar. I've made a few different versions. I thought I'd put the various parts here in case someone was looking to make something like it. When I added the "sweep" sections, which also hold the weir door, I just solvent welded them to net holder parts with MEK (they were printed in PETG). The frame of my skimmer is 1/2 inch PVC. The various 3D printed parts are designed to slide onto the PVC. I…

Skimmer Leaf Trap: The Problem: Leaves floating on the surface of the pool will clog your skimmers. The tannins in the leaves turn your skimmer basket and piping brown. And then, when you clean out the skimmer, stray leaves get sucked down the pipe. The Solution: I us…

Here's the step-by-step process to increase the suction of your pool skimmer and keep your swimming pool clean.

I have an above ground pool and keeping it clean is often difficult because there are trees hanging over it as you can see by the shade in the picture. I have the pump nozzle set to make the water…

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DIY Pool Vacuum: I had a pole from a broken skimmer. Used a small pump from a smaller pool. Add pool hose to the end of the pump that sucks water in. I used tuck tape to tape the hose and the pump to the pole. Make sure there is a filter in the pump. Submerse the pu…