HYDROTOOLS 8040 Leaf Net For Inground Above Ground Pool Pond | Extra Large Skimmer Net Cleaning Tool & Ultra Fine Deep Mesh Bag | Durable Reinforced Plastic Frame | For Debris Bugs Pickup

This is my second purchase of this great net. My original net lasted 5 years and then started showing signs of wear and tear. This net is fantastic for skimming leaves off the surface of my in-ground pool, as well as going deep and scooping up debris from the bottom of the pool. I have a Polaris vacuum sweeper as well, but I like the idea of eliminating as much debris as possible from the bottom of the pool to preserve the health of my automatic sweeper. Highly recommend this deep leaf net for its effectiveness, ease of use, great cost and longevity.

I am so happy I ordered this skimmer!! The overall size and quality are much better than I expected. The heavy duty frame is very durable and the price was very reasonable The scoop is nice and big and is formed to flow through the water nicely without resistance LOVE this net! I looked at pool nets at many stores and I even went to pool supply stores (way overpriced) and I like this net by far than any other nets I've seen out there. Very sturdy and strong, I have the occasional turtle, mouse and frogs and the way the bottom is built it helps to pick up debris easily. This is the second one I have bought, and I will buy it again when I wear this one out. The angled front lift's debris nicely onto the screen from the bottom of the pool (for some of the deceased mice, etc). So far, it seems pretty sturdy and what a difference it makes! The holes on this skimmer are small enough to trap all the grass that flys in from mowing so I am able to trap the grass before it sinks. It is very light and seems well constructed and with its bigger surface. I am a 57 year old woman and this skimmer makes it so much easier for me to clean the pool surface! This is a great solid investment and very easy to use. Works extremely well for meI would definitely recommend this product to everyone!

After reading all of the many positive reviews on this pool rake I decided to buy it, and you people were absolutely right... this is an amazing product and at a very low price. Compared to the smaller leaf screens I've previously used, this rake is at least four times faster. I have a 15 by 38 foot in-ground pool and I can clean it completely either by standing on the edge of the deck using a 16' pole or from in the pool using a shorter pole. It easily slides along the bottom, scooping up everything in its path from leaves and pine needles to very small bits of debris. One of its best features is the large bag which allows me to completely clean the pool without having to empty it. And as for emptying the bag, you simply flip it over so the bag falls down through the frame and shake everything out in a couple of seconds.It also works very well as a "hand held" skimmer. While in the pool, you can use it without a pole attached and skim the entire surface in minutes, taking advantage of the wide opening.I've been using this rake for a few weeks now and it appears to be very sturdy. With a little care and keeping it stored out of the sun, it ought to last a long time. But at these prices, I'll probably order an extra one.

I have 14" x 5' limestone slabs as coping for my inground 20'x40' pool. The poolside edge of the limestone coping is a rough cut. for some reason pieces of the limestone have been flaking off the edge and into the pool pretty much ever since I installed the coping. I wish I knew why this is happening. My brother in law has the exact same pool and hasn't had a problem with his limestone coping. Anyway, some of the pieces of limestone are rather large and my automatic pool cleaner wasn't picking them up. I couldn't vacuum them up either because I was afraid the stone chips might get caught somewhere in my skimmer lines going to the pump. So I bought this. I have used it 2-3 times already and seems to be of good construction. It fits a standard skimmer pole and the mesh basket is a good size. Oh, and I use it for leaves too which works as advertised. I would recommend it. By the way, if anyone reading this has any thoughts on why my limestone coping is falling apart, please e-mail me: [email protected] Update: I can't believe its been 5 years. Anyway, I just pulled this out of storage and tried to use it the other day as I was opening the pool (and still have issues with my limestone coping) and it was cracked. I noticed the plastic is eroding as well. Still works but not as well being part of it has cracked. I will however buy another one as the price is right and 5 years for any kind of pool equipment is pretty good.

Update: How wrong I was! This pool skimmer is GREAT. It’s has lasted nearly two years of almost daily use. Whatever appeared to be fraying netting was not - just loose ends where the net is fused with the skimmer frame. I often use my skimmer because it’s easier than putting in my expensive robo vacuum. It is designed to be pushed along the bottom of a pool to scoop up debris. Of course it also works well as a surface skimmer. I highly recommend this product. Five stars instead of my previous four.(The following review was made soon after purchase. I should have waited longer to give an appropriate appraisal.) Good but not great. Overall good for the price. The netting is already appearing to be frayed from the plastic frame after only a month. I'll see how long it holds up. It seems best for larger debris items like leaves, etc. and not for smaller stuff. I figure, however, this is good for the price and I can buy two for the price of one at a more expensive price.