Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim Above-Ground Pool Skimmer, Surface Skimmer for Pools

This skimmer was very easy to install, even if you’re not super experienced with pool equipment. Everything fit together well, and the instructions were straightforward. Once installed, it does a great job keeping the surface of the pool clean. It consistently pulls in leaves, bugs, and debris, making a noticeable difference in water quality and reducing how often I have to manually skim. Overall, it’s a simple, effective upgrade that works exactly as it should.

The Hayward SP1091LX Dyna-Skim is a total game-changer for keeping my above-ground pool clean! This skimmer is incredibly efficient, and the design is both sturdy and easy to use. It effortlessly removes debris like leaves, bugs, and dirt from the surface of the water, keeping the pool looking crystal clear. What I love most about this skimmer is the automatic operation. Once it's installed, it does all the work—no need to constantly fish out leaves or debris by hand. The Dyna-Skim’s surface skimming is so effective that I can actually see a difference in water clarity after just one use. The build quality is excellent—it's made of durable materials that stand up to the wear and tear of constant use in the pool. The installation process was quick and easy, and it fits perfectly with my existing pool setup. The large debris basket is also a great feature, as it holds plenty of material before needing to be emptied, making maintenance hassle-free. For anyone with an above-ground pool, the Hayward Dyna-Skim is a must-have. It’s a time-saver, and it keeps the pool in pristine condition with minimal effort. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an easy-to-use, high-quality pool skimmer. It’s worth every penny!

Install was very easy and only took about 20 minutes once water was drained down low enough. Decided to install like others have on YouTube with the gasket on the outside completely so I could cut out pool after it was bolted on. Worked great and no leaks

This has saved me countless hours of work! It helps to keep my water much clearer! I am happy the body of the unit sits outside the pool instead of inside like some other models. I had the inside type before and the kids kept knocking it around. The Hayward is out of the way of their activities. It was easy to install, although a bit scary to cut into my liner! I used it on one pool for a season, then reinstalled it on my newer pool. It’s very sturdy. Seems well made. Never leaks. Looks nice. I do use skimmer socks to catch even smaller particles than the basket alone would do. I just make sure to check it daily and change the sock frequently to maintain free flow. Highly recommend!

Purchased to replace skimmer that cracked, easy install and works great, only thing I'm not a fan of is the swing trap, the old one would not swing into the pool, so it would keep the skimmed leaves in the skimmer basket but this one fully swings in both directions.

This thing was a breeze to put in. It works so good I don't have to get the skim net out.

We bought this skimmer to replace the WORTHLESS filter/skimmer that came with our 18 ft Summer Waves. Never could get the water to clear up in spite of cleaning the "just as worthless" filter daily and constantly running it. We had a large Heyward sandfilter from our previous Doughboy we had taken down that was not very old when we took that pool down so we started figuring out a way to use it instead. We had thrown away the old Doughboy skimmer and, at the point in the process, we assumed we had to use the Summer Waves skimmer. We found out there was a conversion plate (literally just a plastic saucer) that fits on the bottom of the SW skimmer so you can remove that little motor and bypass it and then use our Heyward motor also. The plate worked without leaking at all but the DB filter and pump was way to powerful for that flimsy skimmer and overwhelmed it so I wasted almost $50 on that plastic conversion plate. We were very apprehensive about replacing the skimmer. After reading reviews, we decided to go for it. I bought the wide mouth version as someone "thought" might be easier to install but had to return it because it was just too wide and heavy and too much liner would need to be cut out. Decided to exchange for this one and it has worked perfectly. Not one problem. Like everyone, the screws are a little difficult to go in because the holes in skimmer box are not threaded but prepare in advance and use a larger screwdriver. I got in the pool and centered the inside bracket over the existing hole. My husband stood on the outside and he could see the outline of it thru the vinyl. He used a small screwdriver to punch holes through the corners which gave us our guide. Then he got in and screwed the plate to the skimmer box while I held it in place and took a box cutter and trimmed any excess liner out which was minimal. A lot of people was nervous about that, as we were, but it wound up being no big deal. Just stay within the DOUBLED vinyl area where the previous skimmer was. We did put a 2x4 under the skimmer for support out of caution as others recommended. We did not use any silicone or caulking on the gaskets. The pool was sparkling clean in two hours. It has been over two weeks and have not had one leak yet. We are beyond satisfied and love it. It came with everything necessary to install, is very sturdy with quality material and was almost $15 less than that conversion plate I'd just bought. Don't waste your time and aggravation over it. Just do it. I'd buy it again! Great product!

This is an excellent product and highly recommended to replace the over-the-railing basket skimmer that comes with above ground pools. The only issue is the minimal instructions. Must read between the lines and use common sense. The gasket is made like a butterfly gasket that must be intact if you have a double hull pool, or like a vinyl liner with metal or plastic outside support. My Intex pool is just the vinyl liner, so I split the gasket carefully and installed it without draining any water. The water line was half way up the skimmer, but not a drop was spilled installing this. Just wait until all screws are tight to cut the vinyl liner - common sense, make sure the hose is connected first!! Be sure to install the flapper gate BEFORE putting any screws on or starting install. Just a little tricky to hold it in place. 2 people works best, but I installed everything myself with no issues. Must REALLY hold the outside unit TIGHT against the gasket when putting in each of the screws as they cut their own threads. Screw them down tight - the tough plastic will take it. I put in the 4 corner screws in first, starting with top 2 above the water line, and left all just slightly loose until all screws were started. It says to make holes for screws with blunt object - but that won't work as vinyl liner is tough. I used a small drill bit, much smaller than screw, but used pliers instead of getting my drill wet. Just held bit in the pliers and pushed and twisted. The first couple is when 2 people really helps, but even alone I did it easily. Then tightened them all down. The adapter to attach a vacuum hose comes with and works great. I didn't think it would seal well as it is just plastic to plastic, not rubber gasket, but works fine - the suction holds it firmly in place. A little tricky - put adapter on first without the hose, moving it around the flapper, then connect the hose. Make sure vacuum is in the water so it doesn't suck air. The parts of this unit are very heavy plastic. Nothing flimsy. Flow-through rate increased, as I can tell by the higher pressure and flow coming out the exit valve. A new one comes with this, but I didn't install, just used the old one. I will get a ball valve shut-off at Lowe's or Home Depot to install where hose connects. Good for doing any hose work or working on pump or filter. This is really a bargain.

I’ve seen numerous videos online for this product and was very excited to get it. It does not disappoint! Works brilliantly in conjunction with my Intex sand filter. Great flow and great surface pull to clear debris floating on top of the water. Easily installed. Just take your time, especially with cutting the pool lining. There are two ways of cutting the lining, either before or after installing the skimmer. I chose before as it gives a much neater looking ‘hole’ but both ways will work. Watch an installation video online first to get confident. Cut the lining very slowly and carefully ( it’s quite nerve wracking 😳 ) and you will be fine. I can’t say anything negative about this skimmer as there are no negatives. It’s a great addition to any decent sized above ground pool and works beautifully. Highly recommended 👍😁

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Brilliant.. was worried about cutting the pool liner.. so took the risk. Upraded to sand filter at the same time. Its impressive.

Strong plastic. Good quality. It worked