Keep Your Pond Water Clear with the Elite Skimmer by Blue Thumb
Keep your pond crystal clear and your pump protected with the Blue Thumb Elite Pond Skimmer. Built for serious pond owners and contractors, this heavy-duty skimmer removes floating debris before it sinks — keeping your water clean and your pond ecosystem balanced year-round.
✔ Contractor-Grade Durability: Made 38% thicker with reinforced ribs and gussets to prevent warping or cracking.
✔ Effortless Maintenance: Two-stage filtration (leaf net + filter mat) captures debris for easy cleaning.
✔ Pump Protection Built In: Keeps pumps free from clogs, extending performance and lifespan.
✔ Smarter Overflow Design: Integrated overflow fitting prevents flooding during heavy rain.
✔ Lifetime Reliability: Proudly made in the USA and backed by a Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty.
Enjoy Clear, Beautiful Water with the Elite Pond Skimmer
✔ Flexible Compatibility: Handles single or double pump configurations for ponds of any size.
✔ Easy Installation: Comes pre-plumbed with autofill spinweld and all fittings included.
✔ Seamless Design: Free Natural Lid (Sandstone or Gray) blends beautifully with your landscape.
✔ Efficient Water Circulation: Maintains steady flow — up to 20,000 GPH (75,700 LPH) on the largest model.
✔ Made for Professionals: Trusted by contractors for performance, strength, and easy servicing.
Blue Thumb Elite Pond Skimmer: What Comes in the Box
Everything you need comes standard with your Elite Pond Skimmer!
- Elite Skimmer Box
- Detachable Snout/Door
- Natural Cover Lid (Free $59.99 Value)
- Green Matala Filter Mat & Mesh Leaf Net
- Stainless Screws & Caps
- Rubber Uni-Seals (2″ Discharge Points)
- Overflow Plumbing Fittings
- Pre-Plumbed Autofill Spinweld with Plug
- Clips, Silicone & Installation Guide
- Lifetime Warranty
Blue Thumb Elite Pond Skimmer Technical Specifications
| Feature | Small Elite Skimmer | Medium Elite Skimmer | Large Elite Skimmer |
| Model Number | PB1199 | PB1137 | PB1144 |
| Weir Opening | 8″ (20 cm) | 10″ (25 cm) | 15″ (38 cm) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 26.25″ × 15.25″ × 19.75″ (67 × 39 × 50 cm) | 28.25″ × 19.25″ × 23.75″ (72 × 49 × 60 cm) | 30.75″ × 23.5″ × 26″ (78 × 60 × 66 cm) |
| Max Flow Rate | 5,550 GPH (21,000 LPH) | 10,000 GPH (37,850 LPH) | 20,000 GPH (75,700 LPH) |
| Recommended Flow Rate | 2,500–3,500 GPH (9,500–13,250 LPH) | 5,000–7,500 GPH (18,900–28,400 LPH) | 7,500–10,000 GPH (28,400–37,850 LPH) |
| Recommended Pond Size | Up to 11′ × 16′ (3.4 × 4.9 m) | Up to 21′ × 26′ (6.4 × 7.9 m) | Up to 30′ × 30′ (9.1 × 9.1 m) |
| Pump Compatibility | Single Pump | Single or Double Pump | Single or Double Pump |
| Filtration System | Mat + Mesh Leaf Net | Mat + Mesh Leaf Net | Mat + Mesh Leaf Net |
| Autofill Option | Pre-plumbed fitting included | Pre-plumbed fitting included | Pre-plumbed fitting included |
| Overflow Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lid Color Options | Sandstone or Gray | Sandstone or Gray | Sandstone or Gray |
| Construction | Contractor-grade, 38 % thicker than standard | Same heavy-duty design | Same heavy-duty design |
| Made In USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty | Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty | Lifetime Manufacturer’s Warranty |
Blue Thumb Elite Pond Skimmer Manuals:
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