U S Pool Supply Swimming Aluminum Reviews Summary

Handle and Pole

Pros:

• "The sectional handle allows for adjusting the length of said handle to fit almost any pool size."
• "The pole is a foot longer than my old one and that's helpful for me."
• "Received it quick & it was easy to assemble to whatever length we wanted."
• "The handle is made from a thin-walled aluminum and is a lot stronger than it feels."
• "Handle is light but seems very sturdy."
• "The handle pieces snap into each other which makes it sturdy and easy to use."
• "Handle feels sturdy."

Cons:

• "It doesn't glide through the water as easy as some others we've had."
• "We were knocking this on the side of the pool to clean off the debris and the handle cracked off."
• "The pole doesn't connect no matter what I try."
• "pole doesnt slip together well making 4 unsturdy sections while you attempt to skim crap out of your pool."
• "The handle assembles poorly, takes in water and is constantly coming apart."
• "On my second use of this product the pole broke."
• "The pole is weak when assembled."

Net and Mesh

Pros:

• "THIS UNIT IS NICE AS IT TOP LOADS AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO UNSCREW THE BODY."
• "Sturdier & much nicer than others that are more expensive."
• "This product was good for getting leaves out of the pool."
• "Most nets have too big a hole and little stuff gets thru. This gets just about everything you can find in the water that’s not supposed to be in there."
• "The net is quite decent and you can catch quite some stuff while using this."
• "The mesh is very fine so picks up even the smallest debris."
• "The net has very fine mesh which easily removes even the tiniest 'no-see-ums' from the water."

Cons:

• "I stopped using it because it takes me forever to patiently lift the particle slowly, like it is in a shallow bowl."
• "Hard to get items off the net."
• "This skimmer was lightweight and did not last as a pool skimmer for leaves or underwater scooping."
• "This pool skimmer is absolute junk."
• "This net should be used for butterflies, not for pools. So tiny and flimsy."
• "The net needs to be deeper."
• "Also, netting is very flimsy. Hope it lasts."

Design and Build Quality

Pros:

• "It's the perfect size to use for my Intex Pure Spa Plus."
• "Just the right size for a hot tub."
• "Very fine mesh to collect everything."
• "The rim is deep enough to keep items from floating away if you're careful & the mesh dense enough to catch tiny items that our net can't."
• "The net and handle are sturdy(great material)."
• "I love the deep net and the short handle. It’s exactly what I was looking for to skim bugs and leaves from our pool while swimming."
• "The frame around the net is sturdy."

Cons:

• "Its compact but the parts are super cheap."
• "I thought there would be a little more net, but it's pretty shallow and tight."
• "The net had a small dime size hole in it."
• "The handle is NOT interchangeable with any other attachment, what you order is what you get."
• "The first net we received had a loose basket. The second net was flatter so it doesn't capture debris as much as the debris sits on the net."
• "The netting appears to be made with seams in it rather than a single piece of material."
• "so the mesh is a very fine mesh which is perfect for what I need BUT the actual mesh is almost completely flat instead of creating a bag shape to catch the filtered items."

Usability and Functionality

Pros:

• "I like having a light weight net to retrieve leaves from the pool."
• "I can easily scoop debris from the bottom because of the handle and when you turn it over to empty it all the stuff comes right off."
• "Perfect skimmer to remove small bugs, blossoms.. anything small that blows into the pool."
• "This net is fantastic at cleaning up all the fine particles and tiny bugs off the top of the pool."
• "Works great. Just make sure you buy the right length for your needs."
• "Great for cleaning pool while floating on the surface of the pool."
• "This is the perfect size to remove objects in the spa and kids can also use it."

Cons:

• "The filter material does not allow the water to flow through, so it is like you are trying to pick up particles with a paddle."
• "Things on the water like little bugs would get stuck on the blue trim part."
• "Mesh screening is very fine, and it tends to push floating objects out of the way then rather scoop them up."
• "The shape of the ring around the net is the primary problem which is an issue."
• "You would have a hard time moving the skimmer in water do this resistance."
• "It is so shallow, leaves just float out once you capture them."
• "Very bad design, every time when I moved it out of pool, it kept leaking water from the stick as it has a lot of hole, and water from inside the stick came out a lot and wet my shirt and shoes."

Durability and Longevity

Pros:

• "Much more sturdy and longer than the one I bought for out above ground pool last season for about the same price."
• "It lasted a whole year until the squirrel decided to use it for ... something."
• "Works great and was really easy to assemble."
• "This is perfect for keeping my granddaughters pool clean...both her and I use it."
• "The netting is good quality and the plastic perimeter has a flair on the far edge which is great for scooping debris off of the floor of the pool."
• "I use this skimmer net in my pond. It is very sturdy and provides a long reach."
• "The metal does seem a little thin to me but so far it’s held up and hasn’t dented in anyway."

Cons:

• "I should have paid more for one that lasted."
• "The only reason I gave this 1 star is because 0 stars was not an option, I was so excited to get this couldn't wait, in the picture and description on here it was exactly what my husband had looked everywhere for, BIG DISAPOINTMENT will never purchase anything from them !"
• "30+ years of owning a pool and this is the lowest quality we've ever had. Flimsy. Feels like it's going to break."
• "Threw this useless one away."
• "The skimmer worked well for a few months until it rusted and broke."
• "Complete waste of my money and time."
• "Unfortunately, with normal use, it broke right where the handle attaches to the net."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "Still, I recommend this net because it is sturdy and economical."
• "For the price, it can still be a recommended buy but I'll be cautious."
• "Good price for the product."
• "Great value!"
• "Overall, this is a good product for the price."
• "Overall I like this item especially for the price."
• "Works well for the price."

Cons:

• "Its compact but the parts are super cheap."
• "Seemed a little pricey but upon receiving, nice little net, haven't used yet still waiting for the spa to arrive!"
• "Poor quality and waste of money."
• "Expected better for the price."
• "Not buying anything from this supplier again."
• "The pole is a little flimsy but the mesh head is perfect for picking up the smallest debris in the bottom of the pool."
• "The only issue, and it's NOT the fault of the product but the USER, I forget and leave it out in the sun for days on end. Ultimate the fabric breaks down."