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ok, so i finally got the guts to finish this project. after cutting the remaining pipe, i took 3 hot dog rolls (thats all i had) and mashed them into a ball and jammed it into the pipe. i also took a balloon and blew it up slightly then put that in the pipe as well. i was able to finish...

the valves are not below the surface, but i think the reason for the flow of water through the third valve is the pressure from the deep end. i'm going to try to make a frame and use a piece of plastic sheeting to cover the drain at the bottom of the deep end and do the bread trick at the vale...

i've heard about doing this with home plumbing. it's worth a try. thanks for the suggestion.

I recently discovered that one of the three valves going into the skimmer at the pump froze over the winter and needs replacement. I am replacing all three to avoid future problems. My issue is this, the two lines coming from the upper skimmer baskets have water in them, but is not flowing...