At PoolStar, we are always looking for simple, practical products that help protect our customers’ swimming pool equipment and reduce the risk of avoidable pool problems.
One product we are now recommending is The Skimmie Basket Buddy.
The Skimmie Basket Buddy is designed to sit in the bottom of the pool skimmer well. Its purpose is to help prevent small animals and large debris from entering the pump line, where they can potentially cause blockages, pump problems, or other equipment issues.
Why This Product Can Help
Your pool skimmer is one of the first lines of defense for keeping debris out of your pool system. Leaves, larger debris, and unfortunately sometimes small animals can end up inside the skimmer area.
If debris gets past the skimmer basket and into the suction line, it can create problems for the pool pump and circulation system.
The Skimmie Basket Buddy adds an extra layer of protection by sitting below the skimmer basket and helping block unwanted items from being pulled further into the system.
Additional Equipment Protection
The product also includes an aluminum sacrificial anode. A sacrificial anode is designed to help reduce corrosion by attracting corrosive activity to itself rather than to more expensive metal components in the pool system.
This can be especially helpful in swimming pools where water chemistry, salt systems, minerals, and harsh outdoor conditions may contribute to wear over time.
A Simple Preventive Upgrade
The Skimmie Basket Buddy is not a replacement for regular pool service, proper water chemistry, or routine equipment maintenance. However, it is a simple and affordable preventive product that may help reduce the risk of certain skimmer and pump-line problems.
For many pool owners, small preventive steps like this can make a big difference over time.
Recommended For
This product may be a good option for pools that:
Have regular leaf or debris issues
Have had skimmer basket problems in the past
Are located near trees, shrubs, or landscaping
Have had frogs, rodents, or small animals enter the skimmer area
Use valuable pool equipment that the homeowner wants to better protect
Are maintained with weekly pool service and kept in good overall condition
Available Through PoolStar
PoolStar is making The Skimmie Basket Buddy available to our existing weekly service customers as an optional add-on product.
If you would like one installed in your pool skimmer, please contact the PoolStar office and we can let you know the current installed price and availability.
Protecting Your Pool Equipment
Pool equipment is expensive, and many problems are easier to prevent than repair. The Skimmie Basket Buddy is a small product designed to provide extra protection where debris often enters the system first: the pool skimmer.
If you are a PoolStar weekly service customer and would like to add this product to your pool, please contact us and we will be happy to help.
PoolStar
Las Vegas & Henderson Swimming Pool Service