Pool Care Maintenance

The skimmer: the skimmer constantly draws water and floating debris from the top of the water. It catches leaves, dirt, twigs, and insects before they sink to the bottom of the pool. The skimmer houses a large "leaf' basket that must be frequently cleaned to assure adequate water flow through the filter. Check the basket once a day and more frequently during spring and fall. To check the basket, remove the skimmer cover, gently lift basket straight up, and empty debris away from pool. Replace basket and skimmer cover. Never leave basket out of skimmer when pool is in use. Also, always leave basket in when vacuuming pool.

Water level: During swim season; proper water level must be maintained.
The skimmer faceplate has two (2) small arrows in the middle that indicates where the minimum water level must be. If the water level drops too low, the skimmer will draw air that may damage the pump. If the water level is too high, floating debris cannot properly filter out.

Pump & Filter: The pump has a strainer basket to catch larger debris before it can enter the filter. This basket must be kept clean. (A heavy accumulation of debris can increase filter pressure before filter needs normal back washing). Check the basket at least twice a week and empty when necessary.

Cleaning pump basket: