Which Vacuum For An 18' AG

[prh129]

What's a skimmer sock, and why would it reduce the crud getting to the filter?

A skimmmer sock (scum sock) is a little cloth bag with an elastic band around the top. It fits in the skimmer basket and the elastic top fits over the basket edge and holds it in place. The fabric is able to trap debris much smaller than the skimmer basket can - for example the skimmer basket does fine for catching leaves and bugs but pollen will go through the basket. The scum sock is able to catch pollen and other smaller stuff which would normally go to your filter.

It's a lot easier to rinse out the sock than it is to open the filter and clean a cartridge so anything it saves is a plus.

Peter

[DCR]

A skimmmer sock (scum sock) is a little cloth bag with an elastic band around the top. It fits in the skimmer basket and the elastic top fits over the basket edge and holds it in place. The fabric is able to trap debris much smaller than the skimmer basket can - for example the skimmer basket does fine for catching leaves and bugs but pollen will go through the basket. The scum sock is able to catch pollen and other smaller stuff which would normally go to your filter.

It's a lot easier to rinse out the sock than it is to open the filter and clean a cartridge so anything it saves is a plus.

Peter

If it goes on the skimmer how does help with vacuuming?