POLE *NOT* INCLUDED BUT MOST COMPATIBLE - You'll need a pool pole with 1 1/8" inner diameter (standard size) & holes to attach the pool leaf rake's handle via butterfly/v-clip (also standard).
LOW DRAG MEDIUM FINE MESH POOL BAG MAKES THE JOB FAST & EASY - A fine mesh swimming pool leaf net grabs tiny debris from the pool bottom & surface, but the tight weave "pushes" alot of water, meaning more muscle strain for you AND more difficulty catching large debris like leaves. A medium mesh pool net grabs everything except silt & sand and does NOT "push" the water. Hence, less physical strain for you & larger, lighter debris is NOT pushed away from the pool leaf skimmer net.
DEEP & STURDY, PROFESSIONAL GRADE NYLON POOL NET RESISTS TEARING - Tough nylon pool nets are less likely to develop holes & easily collect lots of debris. They won't pass back "through" the pool rake's frame, allowing the contents to spill out. No wasted time re-bagging "lost" debris. Soft, flimsy nets develop holes easily & will accidentally "dump" debris back into the pool.
ROCK SOLID ALUMINUM ALLOY FRAME & PROTECTIVE PLASTIC COATING - An aluminum frame pool leaf catcher is slightly heavier than plastic, but handles more weight than other pool & pond tools. So, you empty the net less frequently, meaning less time using pool cleaning equipment. It costs more, but you get what you pay for.
STRAIGHT EDGES SAFELY SCRAPE POOL SIDES & BOTTOM - Curved sides won't scrape debris from the pool-side very well. Straight sides ride flush against the pool-side to remove stuck on leaves.
PICK-A-SIZE "MOUTH" IS JUST RIGHT FOR DEBRIS COLLECTION AND PHYSICAL STRAIN - Narrow mouth frames cover less area. Wider mouths collect more debris, but are heavier to lift. Use a 24" if you're strong, have a large pool & want to finish the job in a hurry. Use a 14", 16" if you have a really small pool. 18" or 20" is a happy medium.
