I have an 18-foot diameter above ground pool in central Texas. Due to high heat, intense sunlight, debris from vegetation in the area, as well as frequent use by many people, the pool will turn green in a heartbeat. So far this year, we have managed to keep the water relatively clear but we have been getting algae and other debris deposits on the bottom. This requires vacuuming up on a daily basis, lest the pool "bloom" with an out of control algae situation requiring a lot of $$$ in chemicals to clear up.
Unfortunately, while my handheld pool vacuum WAS getting up a lot of the algae and debris each time I used it, it was also sending out out billows of algae/debris through the water exhaust. Those billows would make the pool temporarily cloudy. I'd run the sand filter for a few hours (Usually people would be in the pool at this time), let everything settle overnight, making the water again more or less clear, and then vacuum again at noon. Rinse and repeat. Another issue was that the vacuum's filters (Like a poly-fill material cup) would get debris stuck in it and trying to remove that debris was cutting the life of those filters.
I got these pool skimmer socks to address both of those issues. I use two pool skimmer socks at a time - One on the inside of my handheld pool vacuum's poly-fill filter, and one on the outside. The pool skimmer socks were highly effective at stopping most of the billowing. In fact, it was only after vacuuming more than half the pool that I could detect any billowing and it was just a little, comparatively speaking. I solved that by switching to clean pool skimmer socks when I was halfway through. After vacuuming with the pool skimmer socks, the pool water remains crystal clear. All the debris that I previously would have had to pick out of the pool vacuum's poly-fill filter now washes easily out of the pool skimmer socks.
I've used the same pool skimmer socks (4 total) for almost a week now. I've been able to wash them clean each time (Just a tiny bit of green is beginning to stain the seams now) and so far, there has NOT been any detectable decrease in their efficacy. I think the packet of 50 pool skimmer socks will last me quite a while.
These pool skimmer socks have been an affordable and highly effective game-changer for my pool maintenance routine - I highly recommend this product.
50 Pack Pool Filter Socks for Pool Skimmer, Pool Skimmer Socks for Inground Pool Or Above Ground Pool Filter, Ultra Fine Mesh
4.7 | 1,576 ratings
Price: 11.99
Last update: 01-03-2025
About this item
UNIVERSAL DESIGN : Fit most pool baskets. ROMIVO skimmer socks stretching diameter is 2.75 to 8.66 inches, 13-22 cm, fit most inground and above-ground pool filter.
SAVE YOUR FILTER : Saving Money by protecting your Filter System. Catching any dirt, debris, and Dog Hair before it enters the filter system, the scum socks do a great job of helping to keep the filter running efficiently, preventing debris from clogging your pool’s filtration system and reducing the amount of maintenance needed on the filter system. Also works with spas, hot tubs, jetted tubs
QUALITY and AFFORDABILITY : With high attention to durability using performance, the socks are made from durable elastic and ultrafine nylon for better durability. At the same time, By examining different sock compilation densities to ensure a consistently good water flow rate without affecting the filtration effect
CLEANING EASIER and FASTER : After using the filter socks, makes cleaning the pool basket easier. When it gets dirty, rinse it with a water gun for tens of seconds then reuse it. Or just throw it away (if heavily soiled. If not dirty heavily, could replace the new pool skimmer sock after 4-8 weeks
KEEP POOL CLEANER : By using pool filter socks, Traps all the gunk and debris, and keeps your water sparkling clean. Save time to having fun with family /friends by playing water, not on a boring tidy pool skimmer filter system
SAVE YOUR FILTER : Saving Money by protecting your Filter System. Catching any dirt, debris, and Dog Hair before it enters the filter system, the scum socks do a great job of helping to keep the filter running efficiently, preventing debris from clogging your pool’s filtration system and reducing the amount of maintenance needed on the filter system. Also works with spas, hot tubs, jetted tubs
QUALITY and AFFORDABILITY : With high attention to durability using performance, the socks are made from durable elastic and ultrafine nylon for better durability. At the same time, By examining different sock compilation densities to ensure a consistently good water flow rate without affecting the filtration effect
CLEANING EASIER and FASTER : After using the filter socks, makes cleaning the pool basket easier. When it gets dirty, rinse it with a water gun for tens of seconds then reuse it. Or just throw it away (if heavily soiled. If not dirty heavily, could replace the new pool skimmer sock after 4-8 weeks
KEEP POOL CLEANER : By using pool filter socks, Traps all the gunk and debris, and keeps your water sparkling clean. Save time to having fun with family /friends by playing water, not on a boring tidy pool skimmer filter system
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 9 x 0.95 inches |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 1 pounds |
| Manufacturer | ROMIVO |
| ASIN | B0BR5C7R4T |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Item model number | ROMIVO |
| Customer Reviews |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #15,485 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #49 in Pool Rakes, Skimmers & Nets |
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