Pool skimmers are filters that capture floating debris before it can sink to the bottom of the pool.
Skimmer boxes, floating skimmers, and robotic skimmers make this chore much more manageable.
Read on to find out more about pool skimmers and the various types you might choose from.
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There is a wide range of robotic pool skimmers that also vary in capability and setup requirements.
Solar Pool Skimmers
Most solar pool skimmers are automatic or robotic models.
Some portable spas have skimmers with built-in cartridge filters.
What Size Pool Skimmer Do I Need?
ft. of pool surface area.
Should You Add Chlorine Tabs to a Pool Skimmer?
The water level should be halfway up the skimmer opening.
Flow rates for pool skimmers are measured in gallons per minute.
The highest is about 75 gpm, with the most skimmers in the 25- to 55-gallon range.
If you have a pool, you need a skimmer to remove debris from the pool’s surface.
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