FireFighter1 Suction Hose & StrainerWhat Do You Do When The Pool Water Level Drops Below The Skimmer? Use a FireFighter1 Suction Hose to Plug Into the Inlet Port Under Your Skimmer Basket If your pool pump piping setup does not have the capability to redirect flow of water to the lower main drain of your pool, your alternative failsafe option is using a FireFighter1 Suction Hose & Strainer, to access all the water in your pool in the event of a fire emergency. To Use: Drop the strainer