Install in under a minute. No tools needed. Enjoy a protected pool all season.
Watch the Skimmer Shield installed in seconds — one-handed, no tools, no experience needed.
Installed with a single hand in under 10 seconds in a vinyl liner / fiberglass pool skimmer opening.
The Skimmer Shield's unique patented flexible design means installation truly requires no special knowledge, no tools, and no experience with pool equipment. If you can bend a flexible piece of plastic and slide it into a slot, you can install the Skimmer Shield.
Removal is just as easy — simply squeeze the wings together and the shield pops right out for routine basket cleaning. Pop it right back in when you're done.
Follow these steps carefully the first time. After that, it becomes second nature.
Find the two "wings" — the small flexible tabs at each end of the Skimmer Shield. When the wings point away from you, the shield is in the correct position for installation. You'll hear pool professionals call this the "ready position."
Tip: Hold the shield vertically with the wings pointing outward to quickly confirm you have the correct orientation before proceeding.
With both hands, firmly grasp a wing in each hand. Pull both wings toward you simultaneously. This action bows the Skimmer Shield into a semi-circle shape.
The shield is designed to flex — don't be afraid to bend it. The flexible material won't crack or break under normal installation pressure.
Tip: Make sure you're bowing the shield toward you, not away. Bowing in the wrong direction makes the next step much harder.
While keeping the shield bowed, slide one wing into one side of the skimmer opening first. Then, while holding it in place, guide the other wing into the opposite side of the opening.
The bowed shape of the shield makes it narrow enough to fit inside the skimmer mouth without forcing or jamming.
Tip: Insert one wing slightly deeper than you think you need to — this gives you the clearance needed to maneuver the second wing into place.
Once both wings are inside the skimmer opening, gently release your grip. The Skimmer Shield will naturally spring back toward its original straight shape — pressing the wings firmly against the sides of the skimmer opening.
This spring tension is what keeps the shield locked in place. It won't fall out during normal pool operation or wind, but will pop right out when you squeeze the wings together for basket cleaning.
Tip: Give it a light tug to confirm it's locked. If it's secure, you're done! If it slides out, press the wings slightly deeper into the grooves and release again.
That's it — you're done! Your pool is now protected from clogging, loss of suction, and other potential damage caused by leaves, debris, and unwanted critters.
The Skimmer Shield will quietly do its job day and night, all season long, keeping your skimmer clear and your pump running efficiently without any extra work from you.
Routine cleaning: Periodically remove the Skimmer Shield, clear any collected debris from its surface, and pop it right back in. Skimmer cleaning time just got cut in half!
The Skimmer Shield is designed to fit the majority of standard vinyl liner and fiberglass pool skimmer openings on the market. Its flexible design accommodates a range of opening sizes. If you have an unusually sized skimmer, contact us and we'll help you determine compatibility.
No. The open design of the Skimmer Shield allows full, unrestricted water flow while blocking solid debris. Your pump will maintain normal suction and circulation.
Simply squeeze the wings together to remove the shield, shake or rinse off any debris, and reinstall. The whole process takes less than a minute and is much faster than digging debris out of your basket.
Yes! The Skimmer Shield is made from UV-resistant materials that can withstand sun, heat, cold, and all-season weather conditions. You can leave it in through winter if you don't winterize your skimmer, or remove it when you close your pool for the season.
Yes. The spring-tension locking mechanism holds the Skimmer Shield firmly in place during normal pool operation and even during storms. It won't blow away or float out of position.
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