I Spy some YUCK

[KristaM78]

My pool company had the pace plate off my skimmer just a week or so ago to caulk around it. I cleaned it. I did not notice any of this. My pool is crystal clear and I’m not having and demand issue on my chlorine but look at that nasty! I want to pull it out. Is there a product I ac use to reseal or recaulk while under the water line?

 

[Texas Splash]

What exactly are you wanting to pull off? The outer faceplate? It should come off with some careful prying. You may need to spread those tabs and go slow (back & forth) as it may be stuck a bit from when it was first installed. The silicone under it is what keeps the seal around the skimmer.

 

[Newdude]

On the plus side, it looks like a standard issue silicone/caulk mold, so it should stay put and not infect the pool.

 

[KristaM78]

On the plus side, it looks like a standard issue silicone/caulk mold, so it should stay put and not infect the pool.

But do you see all the black yuck growing on it? I feel I need to cut it out and recaulk it.

 

[KristaM78]

What exactly are you wanting to pull off? The outer faceplate? It should come off with some careful prying. You may need to spread those tabs and go slow (back & forth) as it may be stuck a bit from when it was first installed. The silicone under it is what keeps the seal around the skimmer.

But do you see all the black yuck growing on it? I feel I need to cut it out and recaulk it.

 

[Texas Splash]

But do you see all the black yuck growing on it? I feel I need to cut it out and recaulk it.

I would carefully remove the outer trim plate, then gently brush the area with a water/bleach mixture. If you try to cut/replace the sealant you could create more problems that you want.

 

[Newdude]

But do you see all the black yuck growing on it?

Ooooooh. Now I do. All i saw before was along the bottom, and that's trapped between the silicone and the skimmer.

 

[KristaM78]

Ooooooh. Now I do. All i saw before was along the bottom, and that's trapped between the silicone and the skimmer.

I am so perplexed. I so t recall seeing any of this at opening. Again, he had play off to seal up skimmer that seamed to be leaking. The clearish silicone is new I think. Which is why I can’t figure out how it is moldy. Then the caulk above the water line is so grosse. So really, you don’t think I should remove this?

 

[Newdude]

Then the caulk above the water line is so grosse. So really, you don’t think I should remove this?

I would be concerned with the above gunk because it's external. Once I was already fixing that, I'd replace the bottom part too.

 

[KristaM78]

I would be concerned with the above gunk because it's external. Once I was already fixing that, I'd replace the bottom part too.

Ok. Can you recommend the product? And is there a product I can apply under water?

 

[Newdude]

Can you recommend the product? And is there a product I can apply under water ?

I wouldn't have the foggiest. If possible, find one that's mold/mildew resistant like bathroom caulks. Not that they stay resistant for long, but every little bit helps.

Hang tight, someone will know. Maybe @JamesW.

 

[KristaM78]

I wouldn't have the foggiest. If possible, find one that's mold/mildew resistant like bathroom caulks. Not that they stay resistant for long, but every little bit helps.

Hang tight, someone will know. Maybe @JamesW.

Ok. Hopefully someone can tell me. I have found the BOSS 801 product. But want to pick the right product!!

 

[KristaM78]

I wouldn't have the foggiest. If possible, find one that's mold/mildew resistant like bathroom caulks. Not that they stay resistant for long, but every little bit helps.

Hang tight, someone will know. Maybe @JamesW.

@JamesW any advice? I’m getting anxious. I e started tearing out this nasty and I need a product suggestion.