TL;DR
A pool skimmer is the through-wall intake basin set at the waterline that draws surface water into the circulation system, trapping leaves and debris in a removable basket before they sink or reach the pump. A floating weir door regulates the draw and keeps captured debris from drifting back out.
What it means
A pool skimmer is the through-wall intake basin set at the waterline that draws surface water into the circulation system, trapping leaves and debris in a removable basket before they sink or reach the pump. A floating weir door regulates the draw and keeps captured debris from drifting back out. Most residential pools run one per 400 to 500 square feet of surface, and the throat is also where vacuum hoses and winterizing plugs connect.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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