Oase Swim Skim Skimmer 25

Product Information

Pond skimmers need a pump to bring the water into their filtration system and then to return the clean water to the pond. A water pump does this task. Some pond skimmers come with a built-in pump and others need to be placed in line with your existing water pump.

Filtration is carried out through a (replaceable) bio-mechanical foam with a fine mesh. The real issue with this model is the small size of the collection basket at 0.9 litres. This means you might frequently need to clean all the collected debris basket off every couple of days, especially large leaves in the autumn. This is where I would recommend the larger Oase 50 SwimSkim because it has the larger 4.5 litre basket.

Product Specification:

Stationary models include the stand-up model that you weigh down to the bottom of the pond. Plus there’s the Oase model that you bury outside the pond with its lid just above the water line. With or without a pump? The size of the collection basket determines how large a piece of debris the skimmer collects. Smaller baskets may not handle large fallen autumn leaves very well. Plus the capacity of the basket (along with how much debris falls on your pond) is tied to how often you need to empty out the collected debris. If your pond is quite full of organic material and the collection basket is small, this may be a daily task. Once you have agreed to the terms of the finance agreement World of Water Partnership trading as World of Waterwill be notified and you need do nothing more.

The water pump isn’t included in this model. However, there’s space in the unit to put a pump in and to make it all self-contained, which is great if you’re building a pond in a more confined area. In terms of pumps, the AquaMax Eco 6,000L/h (minimum) to the AquaMax Eco 16,000L/h (maximum). Whatever pump you choose, just make sure that its flow rate fits into the 6000l/H and 16000l/h range for the best working of this skimmer. Pros The Oase Swimskim 25 has its own built in pump which causes a suction so that fallen leaves and pond debris are drawn towards its collection basket, the collection chamber can then easily be removed by hand, and the user can discard with its unwanted contents. By removing leaves and other undesirable pollutants, not only will the pond look cleaner, it should also aid the water quality. The Oase Swim Skim Skimmer 25 is suitable for small ponds with up to 25m 2 of surface area. This triangular-shaped unit has a built-in water pump that circulates the water at 2500L/hr. This isn’t the fastest flow rate of the models in this review, however, it is adequate for small ponds. It is probably the best and easiest pond skimmer to get set up for the majority of pond enthusiasts. Credit scoring is the process used by financial services companies to evaluate the credit risk of new applicants. This technique will be applied to your application for online finance. Credit scoring works by awarding points for each answer given on the application form such as age, income and occupation, together with information obtained from credit reference agencies.

Customer Reviews

Oase skimmers powerfully and effectively remove leaves, pollen and other algae nutrients from the surface, collecting them in the basket. That way, dirt can be removed from the pond ecosystem before it starts to pollute it. The result is clearly improved water quality and viewing depth through direct removal of pollutants on the surface. That’s what I like about the floating pond skimmers. They are super easy to add to an existing pond. They’re great for preformed ponds and liner ponds, basically, where cutting a hole for a built-in skimmer box is not an option. I also like that you can easily remove or reposition them, something you will likely find yourself doing. For me, I really feel that most people would be happy with either this Oase Swim Skim Skimmer 25 or the larger Oase 50170 SwimSkim 50.

The skimmer adjusts to any water level, there's a powerful drive thanks to a 2500 litre circulation pump and an injector enriches the pond with oxygen. Fine foam provides mechanical/biological filtration, and water movement acts as an ice preventer. Product Specification: Trapping the organic materials before they decay is one way to reduce the production of ammonia in the water. This is what pond skimmers do. Features of the best pond skimmers Floating or stationary?The result is clearly improved water quality and viewing depth through direct suction removal of pollutants on the surface The Oase SwimSkim 25 is a floating pond skimmer that effectively harvests leaves and other derbis from the surface of your pond. It is a stand alone unit with a built in pump and aerator, and requires no additional plumbing. Thus the debris is removed from the pond eco-system before any stress occurs. The result is clearly improved water quality and viewing depth through a reduced nutrient balance. Suitable for ponds with a surface of up to 25 m².

The successful SwimSkim concept has been consistently further developed: The big brother of the multi-talented SwimSkim 25 now keeps pond surfaces up to 50 m2 free of leaves, pollen, or similar particles. Due to the swim skim being a self floating device, it will conveniently adapt to any changes in pond depth. UK regulations prohibit the sale of garden power appliances and tools with a plug. This gives you the option of hard-wiring the unit directly into your outside electrical box. If you do attach a plug, I recommend using an RCD adapter for extra protection. The Oase Built-in Surface Skimmer Biosys Skimmer + is designed for those who have larger ponds with up to 50m 2 of surface area but, more importantly, need a built-in skimmer. This means less maintenance because it is bigger and can hold more debris before needing to be emptied. This is not a floating skimmer like most of the other models in this review. This Oase Biosys skimmer sits in the soil, directly on the side of the pond. It’s known as a surface skimmer but will take more work to install and it ideally needs to be installed whilst you are building the pond.The Tetra Pond In-Pond Skimmer is a model that doesn’t come with an integral pump – you need to supply your own pond water pump. However, if your pond equipment is already part of the Tetra range of supplies, this skimmer is compatible with the TetraPond Water Garden Pumps and TetraPond Waterfall Filter. That being said, it will work with other brands of pump, you might just need to get some adaptors to make sure it will connect to your pump. Leaves, pollen and other algae nutrients get into the pond water via the surface. Oase skimmers powerfully and effectively extract these dirt particles from the surface, collecting them in the basket. That way, dirt can be removed from the pond ecosystem before it starts to pollute it. Each SwimSkim 25 harvests floating debris from up to 25m2 of pond surface area. Built in aeration provides 300 litres of air per hour. Oase SwimSkim pond skimmer are highly beneficial for maintaining good water quality and promote the well-being of fish and wildlife. Multiple units can be installed around larger ponds to keep larger surfaces clear and aerated. This is a simple (and one of the more affordable) model that uses a plastic mesh screen to remove debris from the water. Simply remove the basket, empty it and then rinse it to keep the skimmer running well. The hose attachment for this unit comes with three adapters of different sizes – 25/32/38mm. You’re not limited to having a particular size of hose in your system. Pros The Oase Swim Skim 25 will also notably reduce the amount of time the pondkeeper has to spend netting out dead leaves from the bottom of the pond, which can be exhausting and difficult.