Inground & Above-Ground Pool Skimmer Parts

Keep your pool's skimmer system working properly with pool skimmer replacement parts from Hayward, Pentair, CMP, Waterway, Zodiac, and Aladdin. PST Pool Supplies stocks the skimmer components that most commonly need replacement — baskets, extension collars, hose adapters, vac plates, and adapters — for both inground and above-ground pool skimmers, starting from $9.80.

The most frequently replaced skimmer components include: skimmer baskets (SP1070 standard, OEM Pentair 516112, CMP above-ground white, and the HD FlowSkim with handle) — the basket catches debris before it reaches the pump and must be inspected and emptied regularly; cracked or broken baskets allow debris to pass into the pump impeller and should be replaced immediately. The FlowSkim handle basket (1070 / U3 style) adds an integrated handle for tool-free basket removal, a significant convenience improvement over standard baskets. Hayward extension collars (WGX1153BBLK with inserts) raise the skimmer opening relative to the deck surface — used when pool decks are refinished or raised, causing the existing skimmer throat to sit below the new deck level. Hayward SPX1091Z10 extension (1-1/2" × 2-1/2") extends the skimmer throat vertically. The Hayward SPX1091Z5TC adapter with 1/4 tap provides a suction port adapter for vacuum hose connections. Hose adapters (1-1/2" spigot × 1-1/4"/1-1/2" hose barb) connect standard vacuum hoses to the skimmer suction port for manual vacuuming. Zodiac vac plate SP11052 (25573-520-000) is a skimmer vacuum plate that allows a pool vacuum to draw suction through the skimmer without removing the basket. For pool plumbing fittings and return parts, see our pool plumbing parts collection.

The skimmer is the first line of defense in pool filtration — it removes floating debris (leaves, insects, oils, sunscreen) before they sink to the pool floor or clog the pump. A properly functioning skimmer requires: a clean, intact basket (a clogged basket restricts suction and strains the pump; a cracked basket passes debris to the pump), the correct water level (water should be at mid-skimmer opening — too low draws air; too high submerges the opening and reduces skimming efficiency), and a functional skimmer weir (the floating door in the skimmer throat that traps debris when the pump cycles off). When replacing skimmer baskets, confirm the skimmer model — Hayward SP1070 baskets are by far the most common for inground pools, but above-ground pool skimmers (Hayward, Intex, Bestway) use different basket dimensions and are not interchangeable.

Shop pool skimmer parts at PST Pool Supplies and keep your pool's surface clean and your pump protected.