Closing Question - Aqua Cover(skimmer)

[poolrx]

I bought an AquaDoor last year. I had trouble getting my face plate on with the water up. Admittedly I was trying to do it hanging upside down from my AG deck but still... The water seemed to keep it from sealing.

So I drained it below the vacuum port. I still had to use a rubber mallet to get it to go on. I didn't know about using lubricant.

I just didn't get the point of having the door if I had to lower the water level anyway. With no water and having removed the hose from the skimmer I couldn't see the point of a gizmo either. But someone on the forum once mentioned using styrofoam balls so I did that although logically it didn't make sense either.

Lest you all think I'm odd, since I'm not all that comfortable with the care and keeping of such a huge investment, I tend to over compensate I guess.

This spring I couldn't get the thing off. I finally had to use a screw driver and prayed that my hand was steady, I didn't ram it through the pool wall or drop the thing into the liner bed.

I'm gonna get an ulcer yet trying to do everything "right".

CoffeeBean

Might want to try some silicone lubricant or water proof grease. I will admit it does take some effort to get it on but I really haven't found it to be a problem. I wonder if there are different manufacturers or types?

[prh129]

I recall the pool installer talking about this - I think he said he used a kitchen rolling pin to help get the cover on - start at the bottom and roll upward.

Peter