Lid and Skimmer face with New Weir Gate Kit  –

Premium Surface Filtration for a Cleaner Spa

This high-quality filter skimmer with an advanced floating weir gate is designed to deliver superior surface-level water cleaning in your hot tub. Engineered for continuous, efficient skimming, it helps keep your spa water visibly cleaner and healthier with minimal effort.

Compatible with BLACK ICE hot tub models:
Cambridge, Cornwall, London, Erie, Kelowna, Muskoka, Saskatoon, Okanagan, Manitoba, and Gander.

Why a Weir Gate Matters in a Hot Tub

The weir gate (floating flap) is a critical component of effective hot tub filtration:

• Targets surface contamination first
  Most contaminants—such as body oils, lotions, sunscreen, pollen, leaves, and insects—float on the water surface. The floating weir gate creates a gentle “waterfall effect,” pulling this surface layer directly into the skimmer before it can sink and circulate through the spa.

• Maintains constant suction efficiency
  As water levels rise or fall during use, the floating weir automatically adjusts to stay at the optimal height. This ensures consistent skimming performance at all times, even with multiple bathers in the spa.

• Prevents debris from re-entering the spa
  When the pump switches off, the weir gate closes, helping stop trapped debris from floating back into the hot tub—keeping dirt locked inside the skimmer until cleaning.

• Reduces load on pumps and filters
  By capturing debris early at the surface, the weir gate minimizes clogging deeper in the system. This improves circulation efficiency, supports better filtration, and can extend the life of your filters and pump components.

Benefits for Cleaner, Clearer Water

• More effective removal of leaves, insects, and floating debris

• Improved removal of oils and scum lines

• Clearer water with reduced chemical demand

• Less frequent manual cleaning and filter rinsing

• Enhanced overall water hygiene and spa enjoyment

Designed specifically for BLACK ICE spas, this new weir gate filter skimmer is a simple but highly effective upgrade that plays a major role in maintaining a cleaner, healthier, and more enjoyable hot tub experience.