Gator Automated Pool Surface / Leaf Skimmer - Inline Pool Surface Cleaner
Gator works together with your suction pool cleaner to deliver a pool cleaned like never before. While your cleaner cleans the bottom of the pool, Gator cleans the surface. It skims all floating debris such as leaves, grass and bugs from the surface. The surface of the pool contains the greatest microbiological hazards as it is there where the water gets the warmest and the chlorine is at its weakest. Leafs, grass clippings, insects, dust, body fat, suntan oil and other materials usually stay on the surface and they create an environment in which bacteria and algae thrive. By skimming the surface you ensure that those materials are removed, and in addition the warm contaminated water from the surface gets processed and filtered into the cooler regions where the disinfectant action is more effective. Unlike other surface skimmers that are fixed to the return line, Gator moves around the pool together with the cleaner making it the most effective surface skimmer. Devours surface leaves and debris as it randomly moves around the pool Improves pool cleaner performance: leaves skimmed before they can clog Designed with safety in mind Easy to install - low maintenance Won't affect pool cleaner operation -operates with all suction models Does away with unsightly debris bags Easy to clean from the weir Fine Particles and contaminants still filtered though the filter Unique patented design Effectively cleans along the sides of the pool Operates at any water level
Gator works together with your suction pool cleaner to deliver a pool cleaned like never before. While your cleaner cleans the bottom of the pool, Gator cleans the surface. It skims all floating debris such as leaves, grass and bugs from the surface. The surface of the pool contains the greatest microbiological hazards as it is there where the water gets the warmest and the chlorine is at its weakest. Leafs, grass clippings, insects, dust, body fat, suntan oil and other materials usually stay on the surface and they create an environment in which bacteria and algae thrive. By skimming the surface you ensure that those materials are removed, and in addition the warm contaminated water from the surface gets processed and filtered into the cooler regions where the disinfectant action is more effective. Unlike other surface skimmers that are fixed to the return line, Gator moves around the pool together with the cleaner making it the most effective surface skimmer. Devours surface leaves and debris as it randomly moves around the pool Improves pool cleaner performance: leaves skimmed before they can clog Designed with safety in mind Easy to install - low maintenance Won't affect pool cleaner operation -operates with all suction models Does away with unsightly debris bags Easy to clean from the weir Fine Particles and contaminants still filtered though the filter Unique patented design Effectively cleans along the sides of the pool Operates at any water level
Gator works together with your suction pool cleaner to deliver a pool cleaned like never before. While your cleaner cleans the bottom of the pool, Gator cleans the surface. It skims all floating debris such as leaves, grass and bugs from the surface. The surface of the pool contains the greatest microbiological hazards as it is there where the water gets the warmest and the chlorine is at its weakest. Leafs, grass clippings, insects, dust, body fat, suntan oil and other materials usually stay on the surface and they create an environment in which bacteria and algae thrive. By skimming the surface you ensure that those materials are removed, and in addition the warm contaminated water from the surface gets processed and filtered into the cooler regions where the disinfectant action is more effective. Unlike other surface skimmers that are fixed to the return line, Gator moves around the pool together with the cleaner making it the most effective surface skimmer. Devours surface leaves and debris as it randomly moves around the pool Improves pool cleaner performance: leaves skimmed before they can clog Designed with safety in mind Easy to install - low maintenance Won't affect pool cleaner operation -operates with all suction models Does away with unsightly debris bags Easy to clean from the weir Fine Particles and contaminants still filtered though the filter Unique patented design Effectively cleans along the sides of the pool Operates at any water level
Gator works together with your suction pool cleaner to deliver a pool cleaned like never before. While your cleaner cleans the bottom of the pool, Gator cleans the surface. It skims all floating debris such as leaves, grass and bugs from the surface. The surface of the pool contains the greatest microbiological hazards as it is there where the water gets the warmest and the chlorine is at its weakest. Leafs, grass clippings, insects, dust, body fat, suntan oil and other materials usually stay on the surface and they create an environment in which bacteria and algae thrive. By skimming the surface you ensure that those materials are removed, and in addition the warm contaminated water from the surface gets processed and filtered into the cooler regions where the disinfectant action is more effective. Unlike other surface skimmers that are fixed to the return line, Gator moves around the pool together with the cleaner making it the most effective surface skimmer. Devours surface leaves and debris as it randomly moves around the pool Improves pool cleaner performance: leaves skimmed before they can clog Designed with safety in mind Easy to install - low maintenance Won't affect pool cleaner operation -operates with all suction models Does away with unsightly debris bags Easy to clean from the weir Fine Particles and contaminants still filtered though the filter Unique patented design Effectively cleans along the sides of the pool Operates at any water level
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The lowest price for Gator Automated Pool Surface / Leaf Skimmer - Inline Pool Surface Cleaner right now is $179.00 at Pool & Spa Warehouse, compared across 2 retailers.
The all-time low was $83.13 on 12 Feb 2026 — today's price is 115% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
Prices last updated 17 June 2026.
Last updated at 17/06/2026 02:14:22
Gator Automated Pool Surface / Leaf Skimmer - Inline Pool Surface Cleaner
Delivery between 18–25 June $19.95
Gator Automated Pool Surface Leaf Skimmer - Inline Auto Pool Skim
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originally posted on directpoolsupplies.com.au
Doesn't work well at all when connected to vacuum but used by itself, does quite a good job. I have to disconnect the vacuum for a couple of hours every day to get use out of it and the hose fittings do not fit and the attachments are no help at all, if it disattaches it sucks air which i am worried will damage the pump. Needs some adaptors supplied to fit normal male female ends of hose.
originally posted on mydeal.com.au
So far seems ok..Points to note:1. Requires quite a lot of pump pressure to run effectively in conjunction with auto suction pool cleaner however. (Finding a happy medium between allowing both units optimum suction difficult)2. Unit needs to include additional adaptor(s) of different sizes for the regulator to fit skimmer plate hole.(IE: Regulator diameter too small for skimmer box hole)3. Poor design/lack of thought in having both the inlet and outlet tubes of the Gator the same size!As we all know, connecting pool hosing in sequence it is small diameter fits into large diameter (male/female inline) in one direction - hence skimmer needs to reflect one smaller, one larger tube (inlet/outlet sizes) to allow easy inline sequence of connection.*You will have ... MoreSo far seems ok..Points to note:1. Requires quite a lot of pump pressure to run effectively in conjunction with auto suction pool cleaner however. (Finding a happy medium between allowing both units optimum suction difficult)2. Unit needs to include additional adaptor(s) of different sizes for the regulator to fit skimmer plate hole.(IE: Regulator diameter too small for skimmer box hole)3. Poor design/lack of thought in having both the inlet and outlet tubes of the Gator the same size!As we all know, connecting pool hosing in sequence it is small diameter fits into large diameter (male/female inline) in one direction - hence skimmer needs to reflect one smaller, one larger tube (inlet/outlet sizes) to allow easy inline sequence of connection.*You will have to ruin one hose section by cutting off one hose end to fit the Gator inline.
originally posted on catch.com.au
Firstly, I'd like to say the concept is great but:Average build qualityPoor markings for connection (can't read without taking it out of the water)Needs strong suction for use (my cleaner requires me to dial back the suction which is too low for thi
| Warranty | 1 Year |
Gator Automated Pool Surface / Leaf Skimmer - Inline Pool Surface Cleaner
Delivery between 18–25 June $19.95
Gator Automated Pool Surface Leaf Skimmer - Inline Auto Pool Skim
Free delivery
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Doesn't work well at all when connected to vacuum but used by itself, does quite a good job. I have to disconnect the vacuum for a couple of hours every day to get use out of it and the hose fittings do not fit and the attachments are no help at all, if it disattaches it sucks air which i am worried will damage the pump. Needs some adaptors supplied to fit normal male female ends of hose.
So far seems ok..Points to note:1. Requires quite a lot of pump pressure to run effectively in conjunction with auto suction pool cleaner however. (Finding a happy medium between allowing both units optimum suction difficult)2. Unit needs to include additional adaptor(s) of different sizes for the regulator to fit skimmer plate hole.(IE: Regulator diameter too small for skimmer box hole)3. Poor design/lack of thought in having both the inlet and outlet tubes of the Gator the same size!As we all know, connecting pool hosing in sequence it is small diameter fits into large diameter (male/female inline) in one direction - hence skimmer needs to reflect one smaller, one larger tube (inlet/outlet sizes) to allow easy inline sequence of connection.*You will have ... MoreSo far seems ok..Points to note:1. Requires quite a lot of pump pressure to run effectively in conjunction with auto suction pool cleaner however. (Finding a happy medium between allowing both units optimum suction difficult)2. Unit needs to include additional adaptor(s) of different sizes for the regulator to fit skimmer plate hole.(IE: Regulator diameter too small for skimmer box hole)3. Poor design/lack of thought in having both the inlet and outlet tubes of the Gator the same size!As we all know, connecting pool hosing in sequence it is small diameter fits into large diameter (male/female inline) in one direction - hence skimmer needs to reflect one smaller, one larger tube (inlet/outlet sizes) to allow easy inline sequence of connection.*You will have to ruin one hose section by cutting off one hose end to fit the Gator inline.
Firstly, I'd like to say the concept is great but:Average build qualityPoor markings for connection (can't read without taking it out of the water)Needs strong suction for use (my cleaner requires me to dial back the suction which is too low for thi
Arrived very quickly and was as advertised. Found whilst installing that adaptor as supplied was not suitable for my filter and had to modify my connector by adjusting flow rate to maximum. Also found hose to inlet side of Gator had to have end cut of so hose could fit over intake. Allowance should be made for this during production as I have standard hose or an adaptor should be supplied to alleviate destroying a length of hose. Works well on our Pentair Rebel 2 but spasmodic vortex suction noise can be annoying at times.
We have an issue with the neighbours bamboo seeds absolutely covering the top of the pool on a daily basis. They don’t sink and the skimmer doesn’t keep up. The Gator moves around the pool and sucks them in saving hours a week in netting. A few adjustments needed due to the nature of the problem, but only took me about 20mins of trial and error for an excellent result.
| Warranty | 1 Year |
