Skimmer replacement "circular weir" questions.

[Socal_biker]

I got a late start today.

I measured from the ring seat (lid collar) to the bottom of the threaded fittings I was using. The threaded 2" fittings were threaded in and sealed with plumbers pipe thread sealant. Since my piping is 1½", I glued 1½" to 2" bushing into the threaded fittings.

I ordered the skimmer with 2" threaded fittings, as there were way more choices of model #s than I had with 1½" S20 skimmers. I just used a 1½" to 2" bushing, to make it fit.


Next I laid a piece of wood accross the deck and measured down the height of the skimmer + fittings. I compensated for a 3 cm (subtracted from the total lenght of skimmer & fittings) for the PVC drain pipe slip fit.


Measured multiple times, checked my calculations, marked the pipe, wrapped some tape around the pipe as a guide, and then cut the PVC drain pipe as level as I could.


I cleaned up the face of the pool wall, where the skimmer was to mate with. Used a chisel to make sure everything was flush as possible.


Test fitted the skimmer. Made sure the ring seat (lid collar) was below or level with the deck. The ring seat is adjustable, so I made sure it was just below deck level, as I could alway raise it to the height of the deck, when it's poured.