Skim n Save Best Practices for use with pool skimmer

Thank you for your interest in the Skim n Save Skimmer Guard. You are now ready to start saving animals from the fate of drowning in your skimmer so many fall victim to. Here are a few pointers to follow:

1. Skim n Save is universally designed to fit in-ground pool skimmer housings up to 8.5 inches in diameter. Your average water height from the top of the skimmer basket should be around 4.5 inches for best results. This will allow room for the natural raising and lowering of the pools water level and still be effective. For easy installation, point the front down and gently bend the legs inward to insert. Once the front portion is in the back legs should go in with little effort. Make sure the legs are positioned around the outside of the basket and the skimmer guard is positioned toward the back. There should be no contact with the skimmer flap. To remove, simply lift from the back of the skimmer guard.

2. Always be safe when removing live animals.  We are not responsible for any injuries caused from handling wild animals.  It is best to use gloves or you can coax the animal out with a stick or other device. If you have problems with toad outbreaks it is best to remove them off of your property to a safe location where they can have their babies far from your pool. This will significantly reduce the amount of toads you get for the rest of the season. For rodents like baby rabbits, try to return them to a location close by as their nest is probably on your property. 

3. Check your skimmer regularly!! Preferably twice a day. Most animals fall in pools at night and should be released in the morning. If you cannot check your skimmer daily (ie; away on vacation) remove the skimmer guard. 

4. Small pool toys and balls can get trapped between the skimmer flap and skimmer guard causing the skimmer flap to not operate correctly. Make sure toys and balls are removed from the pool especially at night. 

5. The skimmer guard comes with cut lines on the legs and front. You can lower the overall height or shorten the length of the ramp by cutting on these lines. In most cases they will not have to be cut. When your water level is at its optimal height the water flowing in should be about half way up the ramp. This will allow for the skimmer guard to function properly when the water level is high or low.  (Returns are not accepted if alterations are made)

Thank you for doing your part to save animals and reduce bacteria from your pool. Please feel free to send videos of a successful rescue to skimnsave@gmail.com and they might end up on our website.