“The Hayward skimmer basket is great, cheap, does it's job.
My problem is I have a lovely Poinciana tree that over hangs the pool and plays havoc with the pool cleaning especially clogging up the skimmer basket when flowering and then later in the season when dropping it's tiny leaf segments. The Hayward splits easily, not very strong and I go through 2 or three a season. I'll put up with it because I love the tree and the shade, but if I had a choice I'd go with a skimmer housing that supports a tougher basket. BTW Direct Pool Supplies are great!”