How to Find and Replace a Skimmer Basket

Step 1

Safety First! Please turn off all power to your pump filtering system. We do not want the skimmer to be pulling any water from the pool while conducting this process.

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Step 2

Finding a skimmer basket may be as easy as finding the Make and Model of your skimmer on the cover or weir door. Scan these parts for any identifying model names. If no identifying information can be found on the skimmer lid or weir we can move onto removing the skimmer basket.

Step 3

To access the skimmer basket we must first remove the skimmer lid. This is usually held in by two or more screws. Remove these screws and place cover to the side.

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Step 4

After the cover is removed look down into the skimmer and you should see the skimmer basket. Your basket may have leaves and other debris. Grab the handle of your skimmer basket (if possible), and then remove from skimmer by pulling out. Discard debris.

Step 5

After the basket is free of debris check the rim of the basket for any part number that will identify your skimmer.

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Step 6

If a number is not found on the rim of the basket, check the base of the basket.

Step 7

If either one of these steps does not produce a part number, you will need to measure your skimmer basket. The measurements most helpful in tracking down a basket will be the basket's opening outside diameter, inside diameter, the basket's height and the base diameter.

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Step 8

These measurements can be useful when matching up your basket. You can send a picture of your basket and the measurements in an e-mail to upload@inyopools.com.

Step 9

Place your new skimmer basket into the skimmer. Be sure that it is sitting flush and is it loose or tilting before securing cover of skimmer.

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Step 10

Return the lid to the top of the skimmer and secure with screws.