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  1. 05-22-2011 02:03 PM #1
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    Default Re: Skimmer clogged

    I can try to take some pictures if that will help?
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    Default Re: Skimmer clogged

    Is it the skimmer basket or the skimmer pipes that are silted up?

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    Default Re: Skimmer clogged

    It's the pipes, there are 2 pipes below each basket, i can make 1 of the 2 pipes work by turning the "Skim" lever off and the "Vac" lever on but if I have the Vac on the Main Drain doesn't work....
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    Default Re: Skimmer clogged

    I had a clog in my skimmer yesterday that I was able to free with a 25' snake that you would use to unclog any plumbing line inside your house.
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    Where could I get one of those?

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    Home Depot. Standard Plumber's snake. I have one for many years now, long before I had a pool (I'm a tool junkie).

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