SkimSave Filter Socks
SkimSave Filter Socks
Pack of 10 disposable nylon pre-filter socks that fit over skimmer baskets to catch fine debris. Stretches over standard round, oval, and rectangular baskets to trap pollen, hair, oil, and fine silt before contaminants reach your pump impeller and main pool filter.
Package Contents
- 10 durable, high-stretch nylon mesh skimmer socks
- Heavy-duty elastic band rim for universal basket hold
- Resealable airtight storage pouch for seasonal protection
SkimSave Filter Specifications
Precision-engineered filtration weave preserving optimal pump suction and water turnover
| Parameter | Specification Value |
|---|---|
| Material Composition | Elasticized premium nylon micro-mesh |
| Pack Quantity | 10 pre-formed disposable/reusable filter socks |
| Basket Compatibility | Fits baskets from 2.75 inches up to 8.25 inches diameter |
| Filtration Threshold | Captures particles down to 50 microns (silt, dander, pine needles) |
| Service Life | 4 to 8 weeks per sock with regular garden hose rinsing |
| Chemical Resistance | Compatible with chlorine, bromine, saltwater, and shock treatments |
Intercept Fine Debris Before It Enters Your Pool Circulation
Standard swimming pool skimmer baskets have slotted plastic walls engineered to capture large leaves and twigs, but fine contaminants like pine needles, grass clippings, dog hair, tree blossoms, and airborne pollen slip straight through the grid. Once inside the intake line, these fine materials collect in the pump strainer pot or wedge into the pump impeller vanes, triggering mechanical strain and dropping circulation flow. SkimSave Filter Socks act as an essential secondary barrier right at the water surface, keeping contaminants out of the pump volute.
Using high-tenacity nylon woven under precise tension, each filter sock stretches smoothly over circular, square, or tapered skimmer baskets without fraying or tearing. By keeping fine organic grit out of your main filtration tank, you substantially reduce backwashing frequency on sand filters and cut the need to dismantle cartridge filters in half. When saturated, either rinse the sock clean with a standard garden hose nozzle or dispose of it when the elastic fibers stretch out after weeks of consistent use.
Step-by-Step Installation & Maintenance
- Lift your skimmer basket out of the deck skimmer well and dump existing leaves and sticks.
- Stretch the elastic collar of the SkimSave sock across the top rim of the basket, drawing the mesh bag down flush against the inner walls.
- Seat the basket back into the skimmer well and confirm normal vortex water intake over the top lip.
- Inspect the sock twice a week during heavy swim or pollen periods, rinsing accumulated sludge with a garden hose spray.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful guidance on proper operation, chlorine contact, and basket fitting
We do not recommend placing chlorine pucks directly in the basket while the sock is attached. Concentrated trichlor erosion directly against nylon accelerates fiber degradation and weakens the elastic border. Use a dedicated floating chemical dispenser or an in-line erosion chlorinator instead.
Check your skimmer twice a week. In spring pollen periods or after garden mowing, spray the sock with a hose every 3 to 5 days. With regular rinsing, each sock lasts 4 to 8 weeks before natural fiber fatigue indicates it is time to install a new one from the pack.
When reasonably clean, the nylon mesh allows free water intake without any noticeable drop in pump pressure. If neglected and permitted to fill with heavy algae or mud, water suction can decrease, which is why routine weekly checking is strongly encouraged.
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