Elite Skimmer Boxes The toughest, strongest, easiest to Install on the market today! The first line of defense against floating debris for any pond is the Pond Skimmer. If reducing maintenance and protecting the life of your pond pump are important to you, then investing in a Pond Skimmer is key. The pond pump, which is located inside the skimmer, draws water into the skimmer opening mechanically filtering out leaves, twigs and other floating garden pond debris trapping the debris inside a net and filter pad. These Elite Skimmers are CONTRACTOR grade products. They are 38% thicker and have ribs and gussets molded into them to prevent distortion once installed. Elite Skimmers include an automatic fill valve fitting molded into the side of the skimmer (optional autofill valve kit sold separately #PB1342). They also feature an overflow fitting located on the back of the skimmer to remove excess water fill due to heavy rain. What's Included: Elite Skimmer Box Detachable Snout/Door Natural Cover Lid Stainless Mat Holder Green Matala Mat Mesh Leaf Net Stainless Screws Screw Caps Clips Rubber Uni-Seals for 2" discharge points Plumbing Fittings for Overflow Pre-plumbed autofill spinweld with plug Silicone Installation Instrucitons Made in the USA! DIY Skimmer Boxes Great for new or existing ponds and watergardens! Skims the pond of debris before it can settle to the bottom and turn into sludge. Offers two-stage mechanical filtration while housing and protecting the Pump. What's Included: Skimmer Unit Detachable Snout/Door Natural Cover Lid Filter Mat Mesh Leaf Net Stainless Screws Screw Caps Clips Silicone Installation Instructions