Abstract: A pool skimmer basket kit for cleaning pool water is provided, which includes: a first skimmer basket having a peripheral wall portion and a bottom wall portion, each wall portion of the first skimmer basket defining therein a plurality of perforations of a first size; and a second skimmer basket having a peripheral wall portion and a bottom wall portion, each wall portion of the second skimmer basket defining therein a plurality of perforations of a second size. The pool skimmer basket kit of the invention may further include a third skimmer basket, the third skimmer basket having a peripheral wall portion and a bottom wall portion, each wall portion of the third skimmer basket defining therein a plurality of perforations of a third size. Each skimmer basket has a different color to one another for facilitating identification by the user.

Abstract: A buckle is operative to have a locking state wherein engaging components are prevented from displacement relative one another simultaneously with their engagement.

Abstract: An isocyanurate stabilizer to the chlorinated pool water includes a tablet of chemically pure isocyanuric acid soluble in the pool water before a chlorinated tablets are added into the pool water.

Abstract: A cover for a spa is configured to have an outer bag blended with a body of foam integrated with a reinforcing frame and an impact-resistant layer of material starched over the reinforcing frame and embedded in the body of foam.

Abstract: An isocyanurate stabilizer to the chlorinated pool water includes a tablet of chemically pure isocyanuric acid soluble in the pool water before a chlorinated tablets are added into the pool water.

Abstract: A buckle is operative to have a locking state wherein engaging components are prevented from displacement relative one another simultaneously with their engagement.

Abstract: A kit contains a plurality of cleaning tools selectively attachable to a common tool carrier to form an assembly for cleaning various filtering surfaces of a filter cartridge.

Abstract: A pool skimmer basket kit for cleaning pool water is provided, which includes: a first skimmer basket having a peripheral wall portion and a bottom wall portion, each wall portion of the first skimmer basket defining therein a plurality of perforations of a first size; and a second skimmer basket having a peripheral wall portion and a bottom wall portion, each wall portion of the second skimmer basket defining therein a plurality of perforations of a second size. The pool skimmer basket kit of the invention may further include a third skimmer basket, the third skimmer basket having a peripheral wall portion and a bottom wall portion, each wall portion of the third skimmer basket defining therein a plurality of perforations of a third size. Each skimmer basket has a different color to one another for facilitating identification by the user.

Abstract: A drain assembly for a pool cover which includes a drain fitting positioned in a hole formed in the pool cover; a screen connected to the pool cover and positioned above the drain fitting to minimize the amount of debris entering the drain fitting; a buoyant barrier assembly connected to the pool cover adjacent to a perimeter of the screen to maintain a predetermined volume of water on the pool cover; and a flexible conduit connected at a first end to an outlet end of the drain fitting. A second end of the conduit is connected to an opening formed in a side of the pool. The barrier assembly includes a tubular shaped buoyant material housed within a pocket formed by two sections of material. The self-draining pool cover can also include floats for preventing portions of large pool covers from sagging into the water.

Abstract: A drain assembly for a pool cover which includes a drain fitting positioned in a hole formed in the pool cover; a screen connected to the pool cover and positioned above the drain fitting to minimize the amount of debris entering the drain fitting; a buoyant barrier assembly connected to the pool cover adjacent to a perimeter of the screen to maintain a predetermined volume of water on the pool cover; and a flexible conduit connected at a first end to an outlet end of the drain fitting. A second end of the conduit is connected to an opening formed in a side of the pool. The barrier assembly includes a tubular shaped buoyant material housed within a pocket formed by two sections of material. The self-draining pool cover can also include floats for preventing portions of large pool covers from sagging into the water.

Abstract: A drain assembly for a pool cover which includes a drain fitting positioned in a hole formed in the pool cover; a screen connected to the pool cover and positioned above the drain fitting to minimize the amount of debris entering the drain fitting; a barrier assembly connected to the pool cover adjacent to a perimeter of the screen to maintain a predetermined volume of water on the pool cover; and a flexible conduit connected at a first end to an outlet end of the drain fitting. A second end of the conduit is connected to an opening formed in a side of the pool. The barrier assembly includes a tubular shaped buoyant material housed within a pocket formed by two sections of material.

Abstract: A drain assembly for a pool cover which includes a drain fitting positioned in a hole formed in the pool cover; a screen connected to the pool cover and positioned above the drain fitting to minimize the amount of debris entering the drain fitting; a barrier assembly connected to the pool cover adjacent to a perimeter of the screen to maintain a predetermined volume of water on the pool cover; and a flexible conduit connected at a first end to an outlet end of the drain fitting. A second end of the conduit is connected to an opening formed in a side of the pool. The barrier assembly includes a tubular shaped buoyant material housed within a pocket formed by two sections of material.

Abstract: A water treatment kit includes a package; a housing stored within the package, the housing having a first water treatment chemical therein and a plurality of holes defined in an outer wall portion thereof for dispensing the first water treatment chemical into water; and at least one chemical dosage stored within the package independent of the housing, the chemical dosage comprising a second water treatment chemical; the first water treatment chemical of the housing and the second water treatment chemical of the chemical dosage being dispensed within the water at respective controlled rates to treat the water. The first water treatment chemical includes copper sulfate and a copper ionizable grid and the at least one chemical dosage includes sodium or potassium monopersulfate. The package includes a handle formed in an upper portion thereof to facilitate easy handling of the kit, and two molded half sections which are joined by a living hinge.