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    Skimmer leaking in Question

    Ok I tried the bucket test, yes found loss of water from pool more than bucket. I then checked skimmer bottom because of past leak from cracking at base, sealed with wet weld 5 or 6 yrs. ago was all good until now, I found cracks in wet weld, So my next test was Red dye (food Coloring) in the...
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    Copper staining on IG liner

    I took water sample to pool store , after test had a high copper 2.0ppm reading, found stains on parts of liner looking like stained drywall after water ran down it long and rough pattern, dark and lighter in and out, nothing like pictures on the web, The iron test reading was 0, the PH was low...
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    Skimmer Sealant or Adhesive

    I had a leak, crack in the bottom of my skimmer last year (6/12) I used a 2 part putty, water weld it seems to be holding fine and still waterproof, but I am looking for a sealant to cover the whole bottom of the skimmer and keep it sealed incase the old crack grow or putty ever starts to break...
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    Crack in skimmer housing

    I had a crack in the bottom of my skimmer a year ago (2012) I used JD Water weld two part putty, you knead to mix and soften so you can fill, cover area to seal. It has worked fine for my problem, Now what I'm looking for is a sealant, or glue to cover 9.5 in. base of skimmer so crack ever grows...