Is the SkimmerMotion able to remove leaves? I've only seen reviews mention bugs and smaller debris.
1090715
Yes it will get leaves but may get clogged with a large amount. I noticed mine worked well until the little red button that sets the suction broke off - that was not covered by warranty. Just a heads up.
1090716
yes it may suck in small leaves but any heavy leaf debris it cannot deal with. It is only a small apparatus.
1090717
It can suck some small leaves in, but not a whole mess of them. I love the skimmer, because I have to plug my kreepy krawler into my skimmer to clean the pool, so when I do this , I cannot clean the surface. The skimmer motion keeps the surface clear of scum,small bugs and small leaves. I am happy with it.
1090718
SkimmerMotion does remove all floating debris floating in your pool surface as it moves around you pool. It will also include smallers leaves. (leaves smallers than 1"). Those leaves are holded in central basket and will not get into the pool filtration system. bigger than 1" leaves will not be removed.On important feature is that it remove even smallers bug, pollen and dust, the result is that your pool will look more crystalline after a few days. Continuosly falling dust mix with water and impact your pool. using SkimmerMotion you will need less quemicals.We sold thousands of SkimmerMotion with very happy customers. SkimmerMotion does remove all floating debris floating in your pool surface as it moves around you pool. It will also include smallers leaves. (leaves smallers than 1"). Those leaves are holded in central basket and will not get into the pool filtration system. bigger than 1" leaves will not be removed.On important feature is that it remove even smallers bug, pollen and dust, the result is that your pool will look more crystalline after a few days. Continuosly falling dust mix with water and impact your pool. using SkimmerMotion you will need less quemicals.We sold... » Read More SkimmerMotion does remove all floating debris floating in your pool surface as it moves around you pool. It will also include smallers leaves. (leaves smallers than 1"). Those leaves are holded in central basket and will not get into the pool filtration system. bigger than 1" leaves will not be removed.On important feature is that it remove even smallers bug, pollen and dust, the result is that your pool will look more crystalline after a few days. Continuosly falling dust mix with water and impact your pool. using SkimmerMotion you will need less quemicals.We sold thousands of SkimmerMotion with very happy customers. « Show Less
1090719
It collects the leaves on the top but it won't suck it in if the leaves are too big. Although I've had this thing suck in pine needles besides the bugs and small debris, since my pool is under a pine tree. Hope this helps.
838467
You would be much better off with a dedicated leaf mulcher. The one I have is made (or sold) by Worx, and is twenty times faster- leaves (if dry) can be dropped in by double handfuls- wet leaves, especially thin ones such as maple, are a little more difficult. These machines use a string line rather than blades, so can safely have an open hopper with a large opening.
788566
Absolutely. If you have an excessive amount of leaves I would suggest using a dip net to clear what you can otherwise you will have to clean out your skimmer rather quickly because it will fill up.
144450
I think the "skimmer" they're talking about is the little basket filter that pulls floating debris from the top of the pool. Yes, that does come with it. Professional pool people think of something else when they think about a skimmer. The only thing this doesn't have that we miss is a really good "vacuum" for cleaning debris off the bottom of the pool, but we've been able to keep our pool clean using the mediocre one that's included.
930064
you could use it all the time but you would want to have a separate vaccumme hole in your pool because if you connect it to the skimmer, you will not get any of the top leaves etc off. also, it does pick up leaves and such, but i would recommend the leaf attachment which is sold separately.
656522
No, it's just a vacuum that works off your pool skimmer. It works very well in keeping the bottom of the pool clean.
1631414
It will pick up small leaves but I think if there are going to be a lot of leaves you would have to pull it out and clear the filter now and then. The filter is a pull out tray so it's easy to do. I find the SharkVac does not alway pick up heavier items that might be sitting on the bottom however, so I usually go after those with the net.
608233
I'm having the same problem and haven't figured it out yet. I've had this skimmer for over a month now and so far, it's useless. If you get a good answer, please let me know.
1984033
The shoes and wings will make it run better so it must be it isn't getting the suction needed to move it around . I replaced the hose connector that goes to the skimmer and that made mine run faster.
1457470
because the chute is small the leaves easily clog up when wet. also the chute doesn't throw the debris out far enough so you are constantly cleaning out the chute no matter what you chop up. otherwise the machine performs well. i also recommend the electric starter.
1631412
Yes, it will pick up leaves. However, depending on the amount of leaves you have in your pool you may have to clean out the robot's filter chamber more often. When my pool has a lot of leaves in it I usually use the garden hose leaf vacuum head to get the majority of the out first before running the unit. Over all I am very pleased with it's performance.
1833012
Yes Works well once you figure out the backwash, Rinse ,filterlove it! I bought a Surface skimmer.It catchers most of leaves before they reach the bottom of the pool! Keep water crystal clear!
513499
It doesn't suck up large leaves and occasionally a leaf will get stuck and cause the creepy to stop sucking, so you have to pull out the leaves in order for it to resume cleaning. It does however keep all the small things cleaned up nicely. I have to use my basket scooper and clean out the majority of the leaves myself.
782065
Yes we do have many SkimmerMotion attached to The PoolCleaner.\Latest model does have a rubber T-Joint so it connecte easy to the Pool cleaners
542082
SkimmerMotion deal with all kind of small debris, leaves and pollen.As far they floats, floating pine needles should not be a problem.SkimmerMotion is designed to absorb debris up to ~ 0.7"-1"Consider that smaller ones will be absorbed and sent to the Pool Filtration system.
1005397
I have been reasonably satisfied with our Aquabot Jr. I picks up all kinds of dirt and debri (we just opened the Pool). It does climb walls and angled surfaces. My complaint is that its program doesn't move it around the pool as I have to reposition it on occasion.
2241712
It depends on the size of the leaves. The hedges around my pool and the naighborhood have small leaves (1 to 2 inches). The tiger Shark is ideal for this size. It picks up the leaves,grass and dust real good. The catchment is fairly good sized and its easy to clean. It saves a lot of energy compared to the old pump system that I had. Recommended.