{"product_id":"skim-vac-with-elbow","title":"Hayward Skim Vac with Elbow","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hayward SP11041 is a skim vac plate supplied with its elbow. It measures 6 inches in diameter and is molded in plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it is used\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plate drops into the skimmer and seats over the basket, closing off the skimmer throat. The vacuum hose connects to the elbow on top. From that point every bit of suction the pump makes goes down the hose to the vacuum head, and everything picked up off the floor is caught by the skimmer basket on its way past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it beats vacuuming at the pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe alternative is running the hose to the suction port and letting the debris travel to the pump strainer. That works, but emptying it means shutting down, opening the pot and priming again. With a skim vac you lift the basket, dump it, and carry on.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hayward","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48627759513812,"sku":"HAY-25-1618","price":19.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0801\/9568\/2516\/files\/default_cb6b17aa-28f9-4d80-92c4-aa8235936d97.png?v=1788727788","url":"https:\/\/www.activepoolsupply.com\/products\/skim-vac-with-elbow","provider":"Active Pool Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}