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 Post subject: hairline cracks in skimmers
PostPosted: January 29th, 2012, 7:34 pm 
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I was just doing a mid-winter check of my skimmers and discovered several hairline cracks in them - very disappointing as they were just installed summer before last as part of a major remodel. I've always been careful to put a Gizmo in each skimmer when I winterize, and this winter they were nearly dry when I checked them because we have had very little precipitation. So what happened, and what should I do about it?



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 Post subject: Re: hairline cracks in skimmers
PostPosted: January 30th, 2012, 9:00 am 
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Are the cracks leaking or just cosmetic? If they're leaking and you had a contractor replace them check the warranty before you attempt any repairs.



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 Post subject: Re: hairline cracks in skimmers
PostPosted: January 30th, 2012, 10:26 am 
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Not sure if they are leaking or not as there is no water in them now and probably won't be until I open the pool in April. Nevertheless I will check with the contractor to see what he has to say.



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