Today, I wanna talk about something that’s been bugging me with my pool lately – the skimmer basket. You know, that little basket that’s supposed to catch all the leaves and junk before it gets into your pool filter? Yeah, well, mine wasn’t doing a great job.
So, I started by looking at the situation. My pool was getting dirtier faster than usual, and I was cleaning out the skimmer basket way more often than I should have been. It was a pain. I figured it was time for a new one.
First, I tried to find out what kind of skimmer basket I even needed. Turns out, they’re not all the same! Who knew? I had to measure my old one to make sure I got the right size. I grabbed a tape measure and got the dimensions.
Next, I started shopping around. I looked at a few different ones, and let me tell you, there are a lot of options. Some were pretty basic, just a simple plastic basket. Others were a bit fancier, with things like built-in handles or weights to keep them from floating up. Some are even said to be able to clean the pool three times faster, which I am very curious about.
- SkimPro Tower-Vented Skimmer Basket: Most Universal, but I don’t really know what does it mean.
- GVT SP-HP Skimmer Basket: Best Affordable Replacement Skimmer Basket, this one looks good.
- Skim Around Pool Skimmer Basket: Looks like it’s popular recently.
I ended up going with the GVT SP-HP Skimmer Basket, which seemed like a good middle ground. It wasn’t too expensive, but it still looked like it would do the job. Plus, it had good reviews from other pool owners. Also, there is one called SkimDoctor 2.0 sounds interesting, but I don’t know how to use it.
Putting it in was easy enough. I just took out the old one and dropped the new one in. I made sure it fit snugly so that no debris could sneak around it.
And you know what? It’s made a big difference! My pool is staying cleaner, and I’m not having to empty the basket nearly as often. It’s such a relief. I can actually enjoy my pool now instead of constantly worrying about cleaning it. It feels amazing.
So, if you’re having trouble with your pool skimmer basket, don’t just ignore it. Take a little time to find the right replacement, and you’ll be glad you did. Trust me, it’s worth it. For me, I think I will stick to GVT for a while, and maybe try SkimDoctor later.