Hey there fellow TFPers. I've facing an issue here, and just as I'm going to close the pool. But I think that may work out well, as I have to lower the water anyway. The screws holding the skimmer in place are rusting after 40 years. And yes, I tested and there is metal in my pool water. I'm guessing that just this small rusting can add metals enough to stain in to the water? Must be the case.
So, what are your thoughts to address this? I've thought of a few below options, but not decided yet.
1.) Try to find the correct replacement screws, and replace the rusted screws. What particular type of metal are these types of screws meant for pools called? Where best to purchase them?
2.) Since the rust has stained the white plastic areas...find a way to clean those up. I don't think just using citric acid would work (as I've put that in the water before an these particular rust stains have remained). Perhaps paint them with a marine paint? Or seal them with a marine silicone?
3.) This is the option I thought would be the easiest, but may not solve the issue. Simply use either the above mentioned marine paint or marine silicon and seal cover the screw heads and all areas that show rust.
Well..thank you all for reading this and for any insights & advice. Very much appreciate the help!
So, what are your thoughts to address this? I've thought of a few below options, but not decided yet.
1.) Try to find the correct replacement screws, and replace the rusted screws. What particular type of metal are these types of screws meant for pools called? Where best to purchase them?
2.) Since the rust has stained the white plastic areas...find a way to clean those up. I don't think just using citric acid would work (as I've put that in the water before an these particular rust stains have remained). Perhaps paint them with a marine paint? Or seal them with a marine silicone?
3.) This is the option I thought would be the easiest, but may not solve the issue. Simply use either the above mentioned marine paint or marine silicon and seal cover the screw heads and all areas that show rust.
Well..thank you all for reading this and for any insights & advice. Very much appreciate the help!