Customer Reviews for HDX Heavy-Duty Aluminum Leaf Skimmer for Swimming Pools and Spas

Perfect condition as expected. We've been using it for a couple of weeks and so much easier than smaller weaker nets. Very heavy duty than standard skimmer nets. Takes no time at all to clear anything in the water and we have very large trees on 2 sides of our property always dropping leaves etc...

I have been using this skimmer at my gunfire pool with good results.It is of aluminum construction with a heavy plastic outer rim to prevent scratching etc on the pool surface (if you have a liner I am guessing). It has held up well. When I installed it on the handle however, the black plastic plug dislodged and is somewhere in my pole handle, never to be seen again. This is not critical, but it did keep the rough edge protected. My only other concern is the screws which keep the rim and handle in place as I cannot comment on their durability. I wish the net was cut neatly rather than sticking out where the rim meets the handle. Sloppy finishing. I do recommend this skimmer, however, as it gets the job done and the few things mentioned should not bother most people at all.

I have just used this net for the first time, so my observations are a first impression. The first thing I noticed is that the neck of the frame is fabricated from metal, which suggests greater durability than one made of plastic. However, the skimmer pin connector would not catch on the second hole of my skimmer pole, so it stood proud of the pole by about 3”, leaving only about another 3” of the metal neck sitting inside the pole to provide support (see picture). When sweeping the net through the water to gather debris, I noticed the net bend backwards slightly against the water pressure. This causes me some concern that over a period of extended used, it will break, particularly if it is prone to abuse (for example, using it to retrieve or push something heavy, which speaking for myself I will admit I have been guilty of doing on rare occasion). Otherwise, the net seems to be reasonably well made, with a fine mesh that will capture most debris, and it is easily inserted into a standard pool pole (see pictures). I think it is a reasonable value for the price paid, and would recommend it to pool users for light duty cleaning.

It bends while being used. Not very sturdy.

I just bought it. It works. A few days, so far, give me a break.

I needed something durable, and useful that wouldn’t fall apart after a few uses. As pool owner know, unless the pool is covered it’s a regular chore keeping bugs, and leafy stuff out of the pool. The HDX Heavy-Duty Skinmmer, is the right equipment, that won’t breakdown over years of good use.

Bad product, mesh tears

This skimmer is excellent quality. Works great and seems to be sturdy and strong, won't tear easily.

Over 6 month then easy to tore down

For a leaf skimmer this is high quality and priced right. I would recommend!

Started to tear almost immediately. A very poorly made product

Use on a pond. Working pretty good. Pole is separate for non pool owners.

Perfect for my use with the amount of debris my pool has!

Terrible design. Cannot pick up more than a few leaves at a time.

Very sturdy, right size to get leaves and bug off the surface of the pool and then shake to empty1

Good for scooping small particles in the pool.

Good metal frame around mesh.