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    How to Fix Joint/Leak from Bottom of Skimmer

    Thanks! I was beginning to wonder about what I was doing after the first couple feet of digging. In this case, everything went as well as could be expected. I've been running my filter now for the last several days getting ready to close the pool for winter on Friday. I'm pretty happy...
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    How to Fix Joint/Leak from Bottom of Skimmer

    After spending some time with the shovel I think I have my leak fixed. The flexible PVC pipe joint to the bottom of the skimmer was so loose that once I got to it, it just came apart. I was able to use a PVC extender coupling to reattach the flexible pipe to the bottom of the skimmer. The...
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    How to Fix Joint/Leak from Bottom of Skimmer

    Thanks, guys, for the information so far - it is appreciated! I can't say I'm enthused about having to perform this repair. We purchased our home with the pool already installed, and this line has leaked for quite awhile. I had previously had some success with sealing it from the top by using...
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    How to Fix Joint/Leak from Bottom of Skimmer

    Greetings, This is my first post. What a great forum! I'm 95% sure that the flexible PVC line/joint at the bottom of my skimmer is leaking. When using the vacuum attached to the port at the bottom of the skimmer air is draw into the pump and I loose suction. If I insert a plastic fitting...