Pierce the bonded seam for a wall skimmer?

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DigitalGuru

DigitalGuru

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Feb 20, 2024
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SE Michigan
Pool Size
4545
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Intex Krystal Clear
I just purchased a Hayward wall skimmer to upgrade our Intex XTR 9'x18' pool. I'm looking to mount the skimmer as high as possible to not lose water depth. My thoughts were to position the skimmer high enough on the wall that the 3 screws at the top of the skimmer would be through the bonded seam near the top rail. But the actual cutout would not be in the seam area, just below. I would mark the screw hole location with a sharpie and then use a hot nail to melt the pilot hole to the screw size. Do you think this would risk a blowout of the seam?
 
I think there would be more risk of a seam failure at that point. The weight of the water will be pressing down and out trying to seek level and the seam is already under stress at that point. I think it would be safer to go just above or just below the seam.
 
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Thank you @Mdragger88! That was exactly what I was looking for, confirmation that someone else has pierced the bonded seam. Only difference I see is my pool is a rectangle with slightly sloped sides compared to his round / vertical walls. Fingers crossed no issues from that.
 
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