Need help identifying skimmer to buy weir flap

[eileeninok]

We recently remodeled our 80s pool. Threw away the old skimmer basket or lid (photo attached). Is anyone able to identify our skimmer, so we can get a weir flap for it? The opening is about 8 inches by 6 inches. There are two male hinge pins. Will any generic 8 inch weir flap work too? Thanks!

 

[JamesW]

I'm not sure, but it might be this:

U-3 SwimQuip Inground Skimmers

Our skimmers are engineered and manufactured to the highest standards of precision and quality to minimize installation time and maximize satisfaction.

www.pentair.com

 

[1poolman1]

We recently remodeled our 80s pool. Threw away the old skimmer basket or lid (photo attached). Is anyone able to identify our skimmer, so we can get a weir flap for it? The opening is about 8 inches by 6 inches. There are two male hinge pins. Will any generic 8 inch weir flap work too? Thanks!

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That is a U3 skimmer, but you would be better off getting the 8" spring-loaded weir as opposed to the 8 3/8" that usually is installed. It is less likely to get jammed and works just as well. Many times, on a pool that age, the skimmer throat is no longer square, but slightly mis-shappen and the "proper" size causes problems.

 

[eileeninok]

Thank you! I was thinking that it might be the U3 skimmer too. Will buy both to test out, or just get the 8" weir first.