pratzert
07-13-2011, 12:01 AM
Hi everyone.
I had attempted to install a new wide mouth skimmer on my 27' round AG pool.
It uses one of those newer "Serpentine" or "U-Gaskets" that are sort of split into two flaps with one going in the inside of the skimmer opening and the other flap goes outside the skimmer cut-out.
I am leaking around the outside of the skimmer, mostly at the corners.
It makes sense it leaks worse there than anywhere else since the skimmer mouht parts are all sttraight but mount on a curved/radius pool wall.
The Mfg insisted that no additional caulking or sealants are needed and in fact advised against using any.
So..... how the heck do I get it to stop leaking? I believe it's pretty tight and don't want to risk stripping out the plastic threads in the skimmer.
Any help or suggestions is appreciated.
I had attempted to install a new wide mouth skimmer on my 27' round AG pool.
It uses one of those newer "Serpentine" or "U-Gaskets" that are sort of split into two flaps with one going in the inside of the skimmer opening and the other flap goes outside the skimmer cut-out.
I am leaking around the outside of the skimmer, mostly at the corners.
It makes sense it leaks worse there than anywhere else since the skimmer mouht parts are all sttraight but mount on a curved/radius pool wall.
The Mfg insisted that no additional caulking or sealants are needed and in fact advised against using any.
So..... how the heck do I get it to stop leaking? I believe it's pretty tight and don't want to risk stripping out the plastic threads in the skimmer.
Any help or suggestions is appreciated.