The function of pool skimmer is to maintain the pool water from debris. They are the heart of the pool filtration system.

The first is to remove minor pollutants. The cleaned water is then returned back to the pool. One benefit of this technique is that all of the bulky debris are removed, which could damage expensive pool equipment. It generates a current on the pool's surface that attracts floating particles, which end up in the skimmer basket.

The second is circulating water. When the pump draws water, it enters the skimmer where the basket catches debris such as leaves, oils, sunscreen, etc. This process continues until the pump turns off. Now, you can dismantle the basket and throw out the collected debris.

This’s how pool skimmers help in cleaning and maintaining pools. 

Without a high-quality pool skimmer, the entire circulation and filtration system would collapse. 

I use the Intex pool skimmer because it easily mounts to the pool, supports automatic skimming, and is super durable, boasting a body of polypropylene plastic.

Pool skimmers are rectangular holes on the side of a pool and an essential part of a pool and form the core of the filtering and circulating system. They help in circulating water and enhance filtering out of the contaminants. I hope this article helps.