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AquaSkim Solar Pool Surface Cleaner
Solar-powered automated surface skimmer with WiFi pairing.
AquaSkim Solar Pool Surface Cleaner
5 sections
Getting Started
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Unbox the AquaSkim
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Charge fully via USB-C (4 hours)
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Place in the pool — it will float on the surface
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Press start
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Pair with the Illuminex app (optional, recommended)
The AquaSkim is compatible with both freshwater and saltwater pools.
Solar Charging
Solar panels on top of the unit recharge the battery during operation:
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Battery life: Up to 31 hours on a full charge
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Initial USB-C charge: 4 hours
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Solar top-up: Continuous in direct sunlight
Bring indoors for full USB charging during cloudy weeks.
Daily Operation
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AquaSkim runs continuously, removing leaves, dirt, and floating debris
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Wall sensors prevent collisions
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Adjustable pins prevent it from entering shallow areas (great for beach-entry pools)
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Trash full detection notifies you via the app when the basket is full
Cleaning the Filter
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Lift AquaSkim out of the water
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Open the debris basket compartment
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Empty leaves, bugs, and debris
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Rinse with a hose
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Reinsert and resume operation
Empty after every full debris notification (or weekly during heavy leaf-fall periods).
WiFi Pairing & Troubleshooting
Pairing:
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Hold the WiFi/Bluetooth button until the indicator flashes
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Open Illuminex app → "Add New Device" → AquaSkim
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Connect to your 2.4GHz network
Common issues:
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Won't connect: Confirm 2.4GHz WiFi
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Battery drains fast: Reduce shade exposure or USB charge to top up
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Won't move: Check propeller for debris