After getting shock in and circulating my skimmer cracked Its a rather old pool and cant find a skimmer with the right deminsions. Has anyone ever bought a skimmer bigger then there opening and installed it? Is that easy to accomplish?
Inside! I think many skimmers come with a template to help. You could make a template of the inside rectangle, if yours doesn't.jademoon said:Would I trace on the outside of the new skimmer or trace on the inside hole?
I think you can. I am just running one black rubber gasket on the inside of my pool and I have no leaks. It is the inside gasket that is most important.jademoon said:Ok, got the new skimmer in and installed....finally it doesnt leak. I had to use some silicone around the edges and between the gaskets. However now the new connecter where the water returns to the pool is leaking. It has 2 rubber gaskets and a cork one. Could I remove the cork all together?
What is the purpose of the cork gasket?Bama Rambler said:The cork gasket goes on the outside between the rubber gasket and the big nut. However you can just leave it off.