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    Default Re: Skimmer basket shot up like a rocket

    Wow - first of all thanks for the responses....I have to leave so I wanted to quick post a response.

    pump is a hayward 1.5 HP motor w/a sand filter (above ground pool - 24ft round)
    low drain on pool? I don't understand.....

    Do you have a ball valve in line with the skimmer that allows you to decrease the vacuum there?,....NO

    Water is high enough in the skimmer - it is a little over 1/2 way up the skimmer

    Hose is filled w/water from the return before hooked to skimmer.

    Filter is at a constant 12 psi (except for when it is turned off - we did buy a new gauge this year as I broke the old one )

    When I turn off the pump...yes...the skimmer basket shoots up and lots of air bubbles come up and then little ones keep coming. I think there is also air bubble shooting out the return.

    I am running to the pool place (45 min away..ouch) to buy a new skimmer. I think poconos had a great explanation and I actually understood it....thank....will update after the new skimmer is attached...after we drain....ugh i want to swim!!!

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    Default Re: Skimmer basket shot up like a rocket

    Well - the new skimmer is in and works like a charm. Vaccum works great too! Thanks for the replies - I truly appreciate it.

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    Default Re: Skimmer basket shot up like a rocket

    Glad to hear all is well again. thanks for letting us know.
    Enjoy your pool.
    Al
    16'x32' oval 22K gal IG vinyl pool; ; Hayward S244T sand filter; Hayward superpump 1 HP pump; hrs; K-2006; PF:5.5

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