Skimmer Nets and Wall Brushes, tools

The skimmer net and the wall brush are a must for a clean pool. Skimmer nets have evolved from a complete net to one where the net can be replaced. The standard net was a net between a stainless steal rectangular tubular frame in different depths, 6in to 12 in. They were a durable net but would wear out where the net met the plaster, which meant buying a complete net at a high cost. The later leaf nets allowed one to replace the net only, keeping the stainless steal frame for future use. A great savings for the pool man.
The wall brush comes in different lengths and is used to brush the walls and the bottom of the pool. By brushing the pool completely, one loosens any dirt that sticks to the plaster. By brushing in a circular direction around the main drain, and all the suction to the drain, the pool can be cleaned pretty well. The brush would wear out after a while, but they added stainless steal bristles by 50% which made the brush last longer and it was good for rubbing black algae growth that grows on the surface of the plaster. Times have changed but for the better.