# Pool skimmer basket

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237>\
**Category:** Share your creations\
**Created:** [April 10, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237 "2018-04-10T15:08:57Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 9\
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**Author:** ![kshapley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/kshapley/32/1541_2.png) [@kshapley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kshapley)\
**Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237/1 "2018-04-10T15:08:57Z")

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A pool skimmer basket to replace my broken one. I can now 3D print the replacement.  
The original design had 1mm holes around the base and side. But I ran out of memory about 1/2 way around…so a redesign, more in keeping with the original… the top section is detachable and designed to have the basket fit into it. The top is the most common breakage point, so now I can just replace the parts as required… ![55DC28B2-DC61-48AA-AD25-1A778672BC9D](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/b/be9d0e2b6233492e99c0cc8f82468a2e9f504ae0.jpg) ![9F72DD09-5D22-4A6F-B0D1-066882497C53](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/4/4d54b1475aff315e9a566e2fa61e3de866da8757.jpg) ![66CAF5C0-E90A-4B3D-B2BA-2298AE87AD33](https://cdck-file-uploads-us1.s3.dualstack.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/2X/e/ec0a81fe623e326db84b303341ace9e181a7c999.png)

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**Author:** ![tommyn](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/tommyn/32/1714_2.png) [@tommyn](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/tommyn)\
**Post date:** [April 10, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237/2 "2018-04-10T18:36:43Z")

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Nice! How much memory do you have on your iPad?

Best,

Tommy

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**Author:** ![kshapley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/kshapley/32/1541_2.png) [@kshapley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kshapley)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 8:51am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237/3 "2018-04-11T08:51:26Z")

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4gb I think. But about 1/2 seems to be used by other things. But storage is 256gb version. Have attached the Shapr file that I couldn’t progress.

> **[066 skimmer basket.shapr](https://www.dropbox.com/s/r9nmdzfp8c9gty8/066%20skimmer%20basket.shapr?dl=0)**
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> Shared with Dropbox

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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [April 11, 2018, 9:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237/4 "2018-04-11T09:33:09Z")

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Memory shouldn’t be an issue, restarting your iPad should help.

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**Author:** ![ormaa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/48db29/32.png) [@ormaa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ormaa)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2022, 7:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237/5 "2022-07-07T07:29:55Z")

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Hello,

I know this post Is old.  
I tried this object on an iPad Pro 12.9 : the first version ( the oldest one )  
it is fully usable, and the rendering is so much faster than same file on my MacBook Pro !

good job. I did also a skimmer object, which is not as nice as yours.

I am wondering : how do you print it ?  
do you add support to print the border on the top ?

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**Author:** ![Stephen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/stephen/32/16350_2.png) [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2022, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237/6 "2022-07-10T16:26:13Z")

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Memory shouldn’t have been an issue with a project like that.

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**Author:** ![kshapley](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/kshapley/32/1541_2.png) [@kshapley](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/kshapley)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237/7 "2022-07-11T12:52:58Z")

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Hi Orma,

The latest version is up on thingiverse which I have broken up into a few pieces which allow you to print without any supports.

> **[Pool Skimmer Basket by Shaps](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2931213)**
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> 23 April 2020
> Added image for the PETG printed basket. That's been in the water now for 1 1/2 months now and still looks good. No sign of any deterioration. The basket floor didn't print all that well, but a bit of cleanup had it working OK and was...

There are also few others up there as well, just a search for skimmer basket will find half a dozen.

Hope this helps.

Kim

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**Author:** ![ormaa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/48db29/32.png) [@ormaa](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/ormaa)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237/8 "2022-07-11T13:16:12Z")

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Thank you for your feedback 😌  
I already found it yesterday on internet, the result is better than the STL file I have done .  
it is already printed, and in the pool 🙃

thanks 🙂

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**Author:** ![McD](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mcd/32/15504_2.png) [@McD](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/McD)\
**Post date:** [July 11, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/pool-skimmer-basket/2237/9 "2022-07-11T15:40:53Z")

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If you really want to innovate your pool skimmer basket, this product design is fantastic. This design crates higher velocity for improved skimming. Then when the pump shuts off, the basket floats to maintain the capture of the debris. [Skim-A-Round "All-In-One"](https://www.skim-a-round.com/collections/see-all-3-models/products/skim-a-round-all-in-one)