Abstract: A skimmer valve system for a swimming pool includes a skimmer mounted in a wall of the swimming pool that has an intake port coupled via a primary suction pipe to the suction system of the swimming pool, and further includes a valve mounted in the intake port of the skimmer, and a secondary suction pipe coupled into the primary suction pipe. The other end of the secondary suction pipe terminates at a coupling in a wall of the pool or a similarly convenient location for connecting a conventional pool cleaner. Adjusting the valve controls the division of the total suction between the skimmer and the pool cleaner.