Apologies if this has already been asked, but I have an old decrepit 15 x 30 that has to be relined from time to time. I just reinstalled the skimmer and its leaking from the bottom two corners. The plastic was old and cracked, so i replaced with new and although better, i still have the same leak.
Now...let me back up a bit. Over the years, the skimmer opening in the metal wall has pitted and eroded. So we're on version 4 of skimmer replacement using a butterfly gasket, silicon between the gasket and the liner, and then the standard 3 screw top and bottom, 2 screw left and right attachment from the faceplate to the actual skimmer bucket. Right now, everything is snugged up pretty well. I could probably tighten a bit more, but I'm already distorting the butterfly gasket on the rear, so I hesitate to torque it down much more.
The last gasp is probably what should be done, which is to sand the pitting area, fiberglass both sides and then clamp flat plates on both sides while the glass cures, but if I can do the silicon - gasket trick again, that's greatly preferred.
Other ideas ??
Jim
Now...let me back up a bit. Over the years, the skimmer opening in the metal wall has pitted and eroded. So we're on version 4 of skimmer replacement using a butterfly gasket, silicon between the gasket and the liner, and then the standard 3 screw top and bottom, 2 screw left and right attachment from the faceplate to the actual skimmer bucket. Right now, everything is snugged up pretty well. I could probably tighten a bit more, but I'm already distorting the butterfly gasket on the rear, so I hesitate to torque it down much more.
The last gasp is probably what should be done, which is to sand the pitting area, fiberglass both sides and then clamp flat plates on both sides while the glass cures, but if I can do the silicon - gasket trick again, that's greatly preferred.
Other ideas ??
Jim
