Diy Pool Skimmer Basket

How to apply chlorine to your swimming pool.

Diy pool skimmer basket.

Pool skimmers can be made at home out of items you already own. You can also wrap pantyhose around your skimmer net or window screen. Pool skimmers are used to remove surface debris from pools. This cleaning keeps items from dropping to the bottom of the pool and possibly clogging filters later.

Step 1 frame. While you can easily buy a pool skimmer it s cheaper to make one yourself. They will help collect finer and more debris that with just a plain skimmer basket. This simple job requires no special skills and can be completed in an hour.

If you re working with chlorine in tablet or stick form you can add it to a floater a feeder or drop them into the skimmer basket. It s an item you need to use whenever you have the cover off of the pool. They will slowly dissolve into the pool water. Old panty hose work great for filtering out debris before entering your pool s filter system.

Above ground pool hack. A pool skimmer removes leaves and debris that can gather overnight on a pool. Homemade pool skimmers will work just as well as those purchased from a store and will be able to save you a few dollars.