Film on water - pool is fine otherwise

[PoolDoc]

What sort of film?

[Tmonster]

Transparent,clear - most likely what I see described as sunblock/skin oils in other posts. Only visible when I can see light reflecting off it. When I skim the bugs etc off the surface it shows up on the netting as a brownish scum as it piles up on itself. The water return nozzle points right to the middle of the pool so there are a couple of still areas on the surface that allow it to sit unmolested.

Now that the pool chemistry seems to be in a regular routine for me (thanks to your site) this is really the only issue besides a tiny hole I found today in the liner. I can continue to swipe away the scum at cleanings but was looking for alternatives...

[PoolDoc]

I think there only two things you can do about that sort of film:

1. Don't allow swimmers in the pool, unless they've showered with soap immediately before entering, OR

2. Get a 'real' skimmer, like this one: Intex Krystal Clear Wall-Mounted Pool Surface Skimmer Note that this skimmer only fits SOME Intex pools, and I can't find it on the Intex website, so you'd better call them, before you buy.

Please note that ONLY #1 will eliminate the film; #2 will merely reduce it. I've seen this on commercial pools, any time they have quite a few swimmers. It's worse in June, when everyone is covered in lotion, than in August, when most people at the pool are tan.