Pool Skimmer Woes? Create Your Own Affordable Solution!

Pool supplies are hard to find and are over-priced. A pool skimmer is something you can make yourself and the build is fairly affordable.
This video includes material lists, instructions, and a few trial runs that caused some changes to the original design.
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[@JohnHansknecht]

I have several old 12V trolling motors. Was thinking of making a large skimmer that can just sit in the middle of the pool not attached to the pump system. A daunting project, but would be really neat to see everything get sucked in. Especially when we get the flying ant and termite swarms here in South Carolina.

[@MidniteClubII]

That twine sure gave your contraption that hickish look appeal... 😂😂

[@PerryCrafty]

great build. thank you for the step by step and admission of learning points. Also, good video skills too, keep building. *UPDATE* A potential modification might be to glue/ adhere a screen to the opening and let it overlap the gap between the basket and the can. This could potentially allow for a removable basket. Just thinking out loud.

[@carlytackles]

Great idea and feedback, thank you

[@PoolProAnswersDIY]

Great ingenuity! 👍 They do make a product designed to accomplish this, but I love the savings and DIY. Great job

[@macrumpton]

It sees like a bit of forethought would have made it much better.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Not even. Just buy the intex skimmer, it does the same exact thing.

[@Superman-xr1oh]

Why do this when intex literally makes a skimmer that hangs over the inside of the pool?

[@carlytackles]

I would recommend buying the Intex one of price is still reasonable. Back when pool supplies were extremely hard to find during peak of covid- this is an option to make your own so you can have a skimmer.