Skimmer lid/extension issue

[JT4IV]

Hello,
We recently had paver work done over top of our pool deck. I bought a collar extension that they installed to make the lid flush with new pavers. Problem is the lid does not sit flush in the collar it sits recessed. Any solutions?

Extension Collar - Pentair 85002300
Skimmer Lid - Pentair 85007400Z

 

[1poolman1]

Hello,
We recently had paver work done over top of our pool deck. I bought a collar extension that they installed to make the lid flush with new pavers. Problem is the lid does not sit flush in the collar it sits recessed. Any solutions?

Extension Collar - Pentair 85002300
Skimmer Lid - Pentair 85007400Z

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Looks like that extension should take a U3 skimmer lid, one of the most used models. They also come in gray to more closely match that deck.

 

[JT4IV]

I wish they had one local I could try instead of ordering online. Looking at what you sent I may need both the collar and the lid with the collar being the piece that will raise the lid to flush

 

[1poolman1]

I wish they had one local I could try instead of ordering online. Looking at what you sent I may need both the collar and the lid with the collar being the piece that will raise the lid to flush

The dimensions of that lid can be found online. It looks like it would easily sit in the recess around the existing extension.

 

[JT4IV]

I ordered one and will update. Thank you

 

[JT4IV]

unfortunately, it did not fit. If I cut all of the notches it may fit see below

 

[Bill1974]

Based on the extension you have the correct lid and collar are 85000400 (white).

Pentair white goods catalog

I am not 100% sure how pentair skimmers are but my Hayward ones looks almost the same. The extension goes between the body of the skimmer and the collar that the lid sits on. Your extension looks like it was put on top of the existing lid collar (I could be wrong it's difficult to tell from your picture).

 

[Getitrite]

Could the Collar use a Lid Support Ring ? (Ref: Pentair Ring, Support Oem (new Style Lid) (85000600) - INYOPools.com )

 

[Getitrite]

Based on the extension you have the correct lid and collar are 85000400 (white).

Pentair white goods catalog

I am not 100% sure how pentair skimmers are but my Hayward ones looks almost the same. The extension goes between the body of the skimmer and the collar that the lid sits on. Your extension looks like it was put on top of the existing lid collar (I could be wrong it's difficult to tell from your picture).

Sorry Bill, I didn't read your suggestion correctly ... But that's what I thought, as well.

 

[1poolman1]

unfortunately, it did not fit. If I cut all of the notches it may fit see below
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Try setting the lid on the existing hole. That may be all you need. t doesn't need to be held with screws.

 

[JT4IV]

I still dont know what the proper fix is but I was able to take the old skimmer lid and cut the center out of it to use it as a spacer then put the new lid on top of it. This makes it flush and can still pull the basket thru.

 

[BMerrill]

Installed pavers and had to use an extension. The extension went between the top section (lid and lid support) and the bottom section. The extension I purchased was not designed to replace the complete top assembly. What you used looks identical to the extension I used.