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How to Install a Basket Buddy: A Quick and Easy Pool Skimmer Upgrade

In this short tutorial, The Great Escape shows you how to install a Basket Buddy onto your skimmer basket. Basket Buddies make cleaning your skimmer basket easier by trapping debris for quick removal and cleaning.

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Key Takeaways:

1. The Basket Buddy is a great addition to your skimmer basket, making it easy to remove debris and keep your pool clean. 

2. Installing and using a Basket Buddy is a simple process that helps reduce maintenance time. 

3. Regularly cleaning the Basket Buddy keeps your skimmer basket functioning at its best. 

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Turn Off the Pump: Begin by turning off the pool pump to prevent water flow while working on the skimmer. 

2. Remove the Skimmer Basket: Take off the skimmer lid and remove the basket from the skimmer. 

3. Install the Basket Buddy: Stretch the Basket Buddy around the top edge of the skimmer basket to secure it in place. 

4. Reinstall the Skimmer Basket: Insert the basket with the Basket Buddy into the skimmer and turn the pump back on.

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