Wide mouth skimmer replacement

[Mr Uncle Ray]

Hi guys thanks for the add.
I have a question in regards to replacing a wide mouth skimmer on a metal AG pool.
I had a new liner installed and the installer used my old skimmer he missed some holes on the gasket and it started to leak. I am going to replace the skimmer with a new one, 1 it’s old, 2 the screw holes are cracked and thinking it’s less of a headache.
The installer put duct tape on the hole edges in the wall of pool, I guess for sharp edges. Should I replaced the duct tape over the edge? I removed all the tape residue and silicone they added for a clean surface.
Also should I use silicone in addition to the gaskets. The new skimmer came with 2 gaskets not butterfly type.
Thanks all

 

[VinnyinNJ]

Hi guys thanks for the add.
I have a question in regards to replacing a wide mouth skimmer on a metal AG pool.
I had a new liner installed and the installer used my old skimmer he missed some holes on the gasket and it started to leak. I am going to replace the skimmer with a new one, 1 it’s old, 2 the screw holes are cracked and thinking it’s less of a headache.
The installer put duct tape on the hole edges in the wall of pool, I guess for sharp edges. Should I replaced the duct tape over the edge? I removed all the tape residue and silicone they added for a clean surface.
Also should I use silicone in addition to the gaskets. The new skimmer came with 2 gaskets not butterfly type.
Thanks all

Here's a video on how to do it:

I've never done it myself but it looks as if you have a wide mouth hole it's easy enough but I only see install videos with butterfly gaskets. Maybe purchase one to make sure all goes well.