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    New Skimmer-But Leaking-Have tried 6 times--help!!

    HI: UPDATE, Well- I had bought this "Magic Putty" from TV a couple months ago.. I got some- rubbed it together and stuck it on the exterior of the skimmer where it meets the pool wall, FIXED@@@@@@ I am sooooo Happy!!! Thanks for the Great Ideas Guys!!!
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    New Skimmer-But Leaking-Have tried 6 times--help!!

    well.. still leaking-- i'm out of ideas now!!!
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    New Skimmer-But Leaking-Have tried 6 times--help!!

    UPdate: Yesterday, I went and bought another new Gasket. I followed instructions- using it on BOTH sides as the butterfly gasket- I did not put clear sealant on the gasket itself-but ONLY around the metal sides of pool SO far-seems it sealed- I am letting it set for 24 hours before adding...
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    New Skimmer-But Leaking-Have tried 6 times--help!!

    Hi: thanks very much! >> I still have the LEAK..even after placing the gasket on correctly-- The skimmer is a Swim-n- Play Wide mouth.brand new. I had my 2 boys help me hold the skimmer in place, while I attached the 18 screws,to the face plate--water level was then filled to cover 1st set of...
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    New Skimmer-But Leaking-Have tried 6 times--help!!

    HI: Thanks.. It came with a butterfly type gasket-does this just go inside the pool area--then i get another one for the outside--on the exterior wall? OR-[-does this 1 gasket-get opened up--then spread out to fit in both areas??
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    New Skimmer-But Leaking-Have tried 6 times--help!!

    HI: I have a 24 ft round, with a deck built around it. I decided to replace the yellowed wide mouth skimmer this year with a new one---BIG mistake... I got a new HP Pump, and a Heater, had the electrician out--all go. NOW--i get the skimmer- clean everything-use the clear sealant-put the 18...