One of the pool stores we dealt with in researching our pool gave us a piece of advice that I wanted to float (pun intended) past the experienced owners at TFP. He advised us to replace the gaskets on skimmers and returns every 2-3 years. I'm keeping a notebook handy with things to remember and wondered if I should add this piece of advice as a reminder while we go about learning to become functional pool owners. Opinions?
True or False? Advice From A Pool Store Guy
- Thread starter lovemydanes
- Start date
I don't replace anything unless there's something wrong with it. There's no use replacing a static seal on anything unless it's leaking.
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Welcome to TFP!!
IMO, you are doing more damage to the liner by replacing them, if they haven't failed.
Welcome to TFP!!
IMO, you are doing more damage to the liner by replacing them, if they haven't failed.
I like to keep it simple.. If it isn't broken don't fix it. If it's broken, fix it the right way and be done with it.
- Jul 21, 2008
- 103
- Pool Size
- 23500
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I just heard the same thing at the pool store last weekend. They said it was because I am using bleach for the pool and it would cause the o-rings and gaskets to deteriorate quicker. :lol:
Sounds like a great way for them to make money selling overpriced pool equipment parts.
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Well, that makes sense, doesn't it?
I'm sure they would like for you to switch to 3" tablets because they don't....uhhhh, well never mind, they have the same thing in them as the bleach so that won't work.
So, let's go ahead and switch to powdered.....X!!$%&?!! Doggonit! same thing as bleach, again!!
Oh, I got it now, they want you to switch to a Salt water generator so your gaskets will be safe and sound and won't have to get eaten up by that nasty Chlor...... Holy Benoli! No matter what they want you to use, they all contain EXACTLY what's in bleach...CHLORINE!! Well, I'll be!!
BBB teaches you to understand pool water chemisty, and through careful testing and knowing what to do with the results, allows you to rid yourself of pool stores that, while perhaps well intentioned, simply waste your money.