I have used/referred to TFP for few months, so just joined today. I've been a pool owner most my life-love having a Pool, but they can be testy to say the least, even in best of locations. I do my own maintenance as well. I have plenty more, but will start with this one:
My Biggest pool issue now are Trees getting so over grown. These are OLD Growth Oaks and the Pool is being encroached & it will cost $10's of K to get them trimmed back (working on that slowly). So one thing I have learned to use to good effect is a SKIMMER SOCK! I use my own handmade one, but used others as well. It is a lite linen sock I tie on the basket and it keeps a huge amount of organic matter out of my sand filter- that has to help right? It does take some tending...but I think it is worth it.
Anyone else use Socks on Skimmers or have other suggestions/tips for Pools with several trees nearby...I am ALL EARS! Thanks to all.
My Biggest pool issue now are Trees getting so over grown. These are OLD Growth Oaks and the Pool is being encroached & it will cost $10's of K to get them trimmed back (working on that slowly). So one thing I have learned to use to good effect is a SKIMMER SOCK! I use my own handmade one, but used others as well. It is a lite linen sock I tie on the basket and it keeps a huge amount of organic matter out of my sand filter- that has to help right? It does take some tending...but I think it is worth it.
Anyone else use Socks on Skimmers or have other suggestions/tips for Pools with several trees nearby...I am ALL EARS! Thanks to all.
