Pool Skimmer

A pool skimmer is a rectangular opening installed at the waterline of a pool, which allows a pool pump to pump water through conditioning equipment like filters and heaters.

 

More About Pool Skimmers

"Pool skimmers also can collect debris and other larger particles as well as prevent water overflows of an inground pool."

-Rick Morton
Owner of Morton Pool Solutions

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