The skimmer consists of a 110 in. aluminum pole with a durable mesh netting. The net scoops up leaves and floating organics in your pool. The vacuum is powerful, but lightweight and works hard to suck up the algae, debris and scum lurking in your pool. It attaches to your filter pump and has a 19.7-foot long hose with a 1.25 in. diameter. The debris piles up in a removable bag in the vacuum and can be rinsed off with just hose water to be reused later. The surface skimmer is made of durable, corrosion-proof plastic. Working with the filter pump, it attaches to the side of your pool and cleans the floating debris in the pool for you automatically. The kit comes with adapter to connect the vacuum to any Bestway pools and filter systems and works best with a filter pumps with a 530 gallons/hour flow rate. The vacuum and skimmer are ideal for ground pools 15 feet and below. Filter the water in your pool to keep it attractive and refreshing all season, it is recommended to change the filter regularly. This shrink wrapped with litho label, direct and brand new from Bestway and is manufactured with Dacron filament media. Reusable filter optional after a hose down cleaning and wouldn't need to be replaced until it shows signs of wear or deterioration. Keep your pool water clean and crystal clear with the help of the Bestway Flow Clear 2,500 GPH Above Ground Pool Filter Pump.