6" Weir Door Secondary Pond Skimmer
The Atlantic Water Gardens Satellite skimmer with 6-inch weir door is a secondary skimmer unit designed to work in tandem with a primary skimmer to extend surface debris collection coverage across larger pond areas or to add a second collection point on irregularly shaped ponds where a single skimmer leaves a blind spot. The Satellite skimmer connects to the existing pond pump circuit and provides additional surface draw capacity without requiring a separate pump.
Primary vs. Satellite Configuration
In typical multi-skimmer setups, the primary skimmer houses the main pump and handles the majority of water volume. The Satellite skimmer connects to the primary via a distribution line, using the shared pump flow to maintain its own weir draw. This allows pond surface coverage to be expanded at lower cost than adding a second fully independent pump and skimmer system.
6" Weir Door
The 6-inch weir door provides balanced surface draw proportional to the satellite's secondary flow role. The weir door floats with water level fluctuations, maintaining consistent skim efficiency across the water surface whether the pond is at its normal operating level or slightly lower due to evaporation. Front-access basket design allows routine cleaning without disturbing the pond edge landscape.
| Weir Door Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
|---|---|
| Type | Secondary (satellite) skimmer unit |
| Pump Configuration | Shares flow with primary skimmer pump |
| Application | Extended coverage for larger or irregular ponds |
| Basket Access | Front-loading for easy maintenance |
- Secondary skimmer — expands surface coverage without a second pump
- 6-inch weir door for consistent, efficient surface debris collection
- Floating weir adjusts to water level fluctuations automatically
- Pairs with Oasis skimmer for complete dual-point surface management