Some people just use a piece of nylon hosiery. Don't have to add anything inside it. Or, you can buy something called 'skimmer socks' which is basically the same thing. It just helps to catch some of the finer stuff.
Re: Newbie Question “what is adding a sock” to the skimmer
Some people just use a piece of nylon hosiery. Don't have to add anything inside it. Or, you can buy something called 'skimmer socks' which is basically the same thing. It just helps to catch some of the finer stuff.
Re: Newbie Question “what is adding a sock” to the skimmer
You may also be refering to using a sock to add CYA (stabilizer) by putting it in the sock and placing it in the skimmer.
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AQUACHEM makes a Skimmer Screen (sock) that comes in a 3-pack. I buy them here @ Walmart in the pool supply section for ~ $6.00 for the package of 3 and have been happy with the fine silt they remove from the water.
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I have discovered that skimmer socks might actually be cheaper at a pool store. I have seen a 5 pack for $5 and change at one of the local ones!
Retired pool store and commercial pool maintenance guy.
Re: Newbie Question “what is adding a sock” to the skimmer
i agree - got it cheaper than above at big name national pool store starting with an LOriginally Posted by waterbear
Re: Newbie Question “what is adding a sock” to the skimmer
I use them as well. It is amazing how dirty these things get in a couple of days.
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We have LOTS of pollen around here and the socks work great to keep that from going through to the filter.
In order to avoid making them too much work, I have 2 sets. I replace the dirty socks with clean ones every morning, then rinse the dirty ones in a bucket and let them air dry. Perfect for the next morning.
The only problem with using them is that when you see how much junk they pick up, you'll never want to stop using them.
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tp- do they work pretty good after washing in a bucket as you described? I usually just toss them after a day or so. TIA.
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Ditto :-)
Outside of Philadelphia, PA
18' x 40' IG - 22K gallons
Sylvan Gunite Pool (1979)
Plaster re-done (1997)
48 Sq Ft Hayward D.E. Filter (2003)
1.5 hp Hayward Super Pump (2006)
Re: Newbie Question “what is adding a sock” to the skimmer
It helps cut down on backwashing, which is maintainence which takes time and money (for DE at least). Its is certainly not a requirement to use them. And, if you gets lots of pollen and fluff like we do, it can actually reduce the volume of water going through the skimmers once the socks are clogged up. Personal choice.
As for rotating, I do it because it is quicker for me. Take a whiff of one of those things coming out of your pool and then tell me you want to put it back in without some type of cleanup. Sunlight is a great disinfectant.
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