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Emptying the skimmer basket seems like a pretty easy task. But I have had numerous customers with good intentions empty the basket an clog their pipes. Most will do it when the pol is off and not think too much about the debris that gets under the basket.
It doesn't take much to clog the 1 ½" skimmer pipe. The safest bet is to clean the skimmer basket while the pool is on. I show you the method I use to get the debris out without potentially clogging the system.
One thing that happens a lot is that the basket will float in the skimmer. You can add a large rock (2" or greater in diameter are replace it with a weighted basket. Here are two that I use on my route:
Hayward Replacement Skimmer Basket SP1070E B-9:
It is a grey basket with a weight on the bottom built in. The only drawback with this basket is that the handle will literally pull right off if you try to remove the basket by it. A pretty bad defect. I just grab it by the corner and it works fine. The weight is sufficient to hold it in place all week.
VAL-PAK Basket for Hayward Skimmer and Sta-Rite U3 Skimmer:
This basket is made of a hard plastic and could probably survive a Nuclear blast. I have some in my skimmers that are over seven years old and they look brand new. The only drawback is that the debris will clog the holes along the basket and reduce the pumps suction ability. You just have to empty this basket more often. It is pretty heavy and I guarantee it won't float or be pulled down into the skimmer by the pump. It's probably bullet proof too ;)
DEAD ANIMALS:
I have pulled out Rats, Possums, mice, Skunks, Raccoons (well, most of the body was sticking out into the pool), birds etc. from the skimmer basket. Not the most pleasant part of my job. You want to make sure you check the skimmer at least once a week to remove these dead critters from the water. It can be a health problem if the chlorine level is low and you have dead animals in the pool. Usually it is not a major cause for concern. It just is very unpleasant to see...
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