The plastic in ground skimmer structure has a crack in it. It's mostly above the water line but I'm fairly sure water leaks out of it when my pool is at it's ideal level. Replacing the thing seems impossible for DIY, bit patching or plastic welding the crack might work? Anyone have any advice on this?
Crack in pool skimmer drain structure
- Thread starter bbohica
- Start date
- May 22, 2013
- 2,796
- Pool Size
- 12000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I've attempted to fill the crack with a product called water weld, it's just a weird clay, it doesn't seem to work all that well.
I thought of using a wide piece of flex seal tape, but it won't stick when it's this cold out, I could probably do that in the summer.
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What if I just lower the water level a bit, sand it, and generously apply PVC glue? That seems like the best option?
I thought of using a wide piece of flex seal tape, but it won't stick when it's this cold out, I could probably do that in the summer.
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What if I just lower the water level a bit, sand it, and generously apply PVC glue? That seems like the best option?
PVC glue won't work well.
For the WaterWeld, did you mix it properly?
Use PC-11 marine epoxy. Apply it like bondo.
How to mix PC-11 epoxy - YouTube
PC-11 Epoxy Waterproof Repair - YouTube
Make sure that the surface is clean and dry.
Give it 24 hours to set up.
For the WaterWeld, did you mix it properly?
Use PC-11 marine epoxy. Apply it like bondo.
How to mix PC-11 epoxy - YouTube
PC-11 Epoxy Waterproof Repair - YouTube
Make sure that the surface is clean and dry.
Give it 24 hours to set up.