HTH Grey Leaf Rake

HTH Grey Leaf Rake is a professional-grade pool maintenance attachment designed for the efficient removal of organic matter from both the water surface and the pool floor.

This heavy-duty tool features a reinforced frame and a deep-mesh polyester bag, enabling the collection of large volumes of leaves, twigs, and insects in a single pass.

Product Specifications and Construction

• • Reinforced Structural Frame is manufactured from high-impact plastic to prevent snapping or bending when lifting heavy, water-logged debris from the deep end.
• • Deep Mesh Collection Bag uses a fine-weave polyester material that captures small particles while allowing maximum water flow to reduce drag during use.
• • Leading Edge Taper is specifically engineered to scoop debris off the floor of the pool without getting caught on uneven paving or marbelite surfaces.
• • Standard Clip Connection ensures a secure fit with any universal three-centimetre aluminium telescopic pole commonly used in South African households.

Ideal Use and Application

• • Deep Water Retrieval is made easier by the weighted design which helps the rake stay submerged when reaching for sunken leaves at the bottom of the pool.
• • Surface Skimming allows for the quick removal of floating blossoms and insects before they sink and begin to decay, reducing the load on your filtration system.
• • Post Storm Cleanup is the primary application for this rake, as the extra-large bag capacity handles the significant debris typically deposited by high winds and summer thunderstorms.
• • Maintenance and Storage
• • Fresh Water Rinse is recommended after each use to remove chlorine or salt residues which can eventually degrade the integrity of the mesh bag.
• • Avoid Sunlight Exposure by storing the rake in a shed or garage; prolonged ultraviolet radiation can cause the plastic frame to become brittle and crack over time.
• • Bag Inspection should be performed regularly to check for small tears; preventing holes ensures that debris is not released back into the water during the lifting process.

Frequently Asked Questions

• • Does it include the pole? No, this is a replacement rake head only; the telescopic aluminium handle must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.
• • Will it pick up fine sand? While the mesh is fine, it is designed for leaves and larger debris; very fine sand or silt will likely pass through the mesh and requires vacuuming.
• • Is the bag replaceable? The bag is integrated into the frame for maximum strength, so if the mesh is severely damaged, the entire rake head usually requires replacement.

Maintenance Hack

• • To save significant time after a heavy storm, use your leaf rake to create a gentle whirlpool effect by walking around the perimeter of the pool.
• • This circular current naturally draws leaves and debris toward the centre of the pool floor, allowing you to scoop up everything in one concentrated pile rather than chasing individual leaves across the entire surface.