Metal screws in sw pool

[supermatt9]

My skimmer in my sw pool is held in place with metal screws. Is this normal? I've only had it up for a couple of weeks and they're already starting to rust. Any thoughts?

 

[ping]

I would replace all the screws with stainless steel screws. A high quality stainless screw will not rust.

 

[peterdaly]

I agree with ping. I have a year old sw pool. My skimmer screws show no sign of rust.

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[CLW42]

If it does this to the screws, how will it impact the sidewalls on a vinyl lined pool with metal walls?

 

[JVTrain]

You could also use brass screws as they resist corrosion as well. If any expert chimes in that copper content of brass screws might be an issue though...

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[Richard320]

If it does this to the screws, how will it impact the sidewalls on a vinyl lined pool with metal walls?

The gasket should keep the water inside the pool. There should be no contact at all between the walls and the water.

 

[CLW42]

The gasket should keep the water inside the pool. There should be no contact at all between the walls and the water.

Okay, makes sense. But what if you get a hole in your liner? Will the 'salt' water corrode the walls any worse than 'regular' pool water? It's not a huge concern, but just something I thought about when I saw this post.

 

[Kiss4aFrog]

I agree brass would work but I think stainless steel is stronger and it's not a place where I'd want to take a chance breaking one off.