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

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!

It's scary to cut into your liner but it is worth it! I had a hang over the top skimmer before that was awful and my robot bumped it up, causing my pump to cavitate, sucking air until I got home. So I bought this one. It works so much better. My Bernese dog can hop in the pool and it'll clear out all of her hair before the hour is up. The flow makes everything floating come right to it. 10/10, this is an essential upgrade. Looks great, easy to empty basket, you can install at the height you want (I'd suggest the higher the better as it could limit the max water level.

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.

Works really well, makes all the difference in cleaning the pool!

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 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!

I had one of those skimmers that hung on the rail of my intex pool. It wasn't doing the best job, kept floating away from the wall and would release the debris back into the pool when my pump was off. Not only that, but it reduced the power of my pump. Once my warranty expired on my pool I ordered this bad boy. Installation is tedious, but not hard. I'm a single woman and I had no problems installing this. Installation tips I have to offer: The holes on the skimmer are not pre threaded. Take the time before you install it to screw in the screws in each hole to form the threads. This will make your Install much easier. Trust me. For the love of all that's holy: DO NOT CUT THAT GASKET. I don't care what the dude on YouTube says. Don't do it. The gasket is designed with a purpose. Drain the water from your pool under its an inch below the height of the bottom of where the skimmer will be installed. You want water in the pool to keep the liner stretched. I used an awl (like 3 bucks at walmart to Pierce the holes for the screws. I then installed the entire skimmer minus the gasket. Once that was in place, I used a utility knife to cut the opening. Then I removed the skimmer, and inserted the Un cut gasket into the opening. The gasket is designed specifically to prevent the possibility of leaks and cutting it opens that possibility up and defeats the purpose. Once the gasket was in place, I installed the skimmer again, installed the hoses using a hose converter for my 1.25 inch hoses and filled the pool until it was half way up the skimmer. I plugged both of the old outlet ports and turned on my pump. Not one single leak. Not one. This skimmer has made keeping my pool clean a breeze. There's two trees above my pool so that's not to be taken lightly. I went from hand skimming for 30 min a day and vacuuming daily to vacuuming every couple days with NO hand skimming! Best investment you can make for your pool. I went for the square opening because my pool is only 12x30 but if it were larger I would get the wide mouth opening. If you're using this with a soft sided pool, I'd recommend finding something that will prop the skimmer at a 90 degree angle because the soft wall will let it tip at a weird angle which does affect performance. For my pool, a small plastic patio table right under it did the trick. Hayward has a reputation in the pool industry for a reason. The quality and fit just can't be beat.

Like most reviewer's, I bought this as aftermarket for a "cheapo" framed pool that didn't come with a skimmer basket from factory. Last summer I used a skimmer that clips on over the side of the pool but it was clumsy and when the pump went off things would float back out into the pool. My biggest struggle before ordering was understanding how it would attach to my pump system. No one had provided pictures or sizes, so that's something I've added. Installation was easy! Just be super careful about which direction the in-the-pool side bracket attaches to the basket part- the top and bottom take 3 screws and the sides take 2. Despite paying attention to that detail, I almost messed it up when marking holes. Eek!! I put my pump on an already filled pool. The rubber gasket they send is intended for you to cut a hole first and the gasket slides over (it's 2 sided and attached to itself around the inside of the ring) so I just cut it apart to give myself.2 independent gasket rings. I held the inside bracket to the liner, marker the spots for screws by poking hard enough with a pencil to make a pokey divet in the liner. The screws it comes with are flat tipped, so I got a pointed tip screw from the junk drawer and used it to make a pilot hole before backing it out and using the supplied screw. I was quick on that part each time because I was worried about the water pressure on the hole. I did the whole thing myself, standing outside the pool and using my body to push the basket against the pool while I screwed the pieces together with a handheld screw driver. Once fully attached, I connected my pump hose onto the bottom and then cut the liner out where the hole should be. No hiccups! Now, I thought I had a larger tube that connects from the pool to the pump, so I was sure I could screw it to the "big" hole on the bottom of the basket. My pool is a 16ft round, 4+ft deep. My tube was NOT that big, lol. As shown in picture, that nipple is 2.75" wide. There's an adapter that screws on internally and reduces the tube opening to 1.5". I panicked a second at first because my tube seemed *just* too small to fit over, but I removed the adapter from the basket and used the ground to help me push the tube over and it went! Snug fit, no leaks, no need for a clamp. Then just screwed the adapter back into the bottom. Turned the pump on and it worked beautifully! Tried out the vacuum attachment. The nipple on that is 1.25" and the set up was wonderful. So glad I decided to go this route! (P.S. I just used the caps provide with the pool when I bought it to plug up the original intake holes as they're of no use to me now. Haven't had any leaks or issues.)

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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.

Excellent! Product works great, dimensions were perfect. Easy install, almost no leaks.

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 👍😁