Random burn mark on Hayward skimmer

[Heisenberg328]

Hello fellow TFP followers... I've recently noticed a hole forming on the right side of my skimmer. It is an above-ground (24') w/ a Hayward 1.5hp pump and DE filter. Pool and filter/pump is approx. 4 years old. We recently added an electric heat pump; RayPak 5450 which is hooked up from the filter (cold in) and out to the return/jet (hot). Doubt the two are related... Has anyone else encountered this?

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[Texas Splash]

That is odd. Could you post another pic or two a little further back so we can see everything a bit better?

 

[Heisenberg328]

Sure, see below.

 

[Texas Splash]

For the life of me I'm drawing a complete blank on this one. I can't see how anything would rub-up against that area. The discoloration is only on the outside? Nothing from inside that you can see?

 

[JamesW]

Looks like an impact from the inside.

The stress cracks indicate impact or stress.

The brown looks like rust from something metal/iron/steel embedded in the plastic.

See if a strong magnet will stick to the spot.

The spot is on the widemouth extension.

See if you can feel anything from the inside.

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[Heisenberg328]

Thank you both for the replies. I will give the magnet a try & also see if I can get my hand inside and see if I feel anything. Either way, I will look to replace soon. Are these fairly easy to disassemble and swap?

 

[Texas Splash]

The ease of swapping has a couple variables. One being if the holes can line-up, the other being the age of the liner. In some cases, once you remove the faceplate screws the liner can try to move. It can be tricky to get everything to line-up again. Maybe some others will give their personal experience.

 

[PoolStored]

Lawn mower throw something?
Lighting Strike?

 

[JamesW]

I think that I would do a repair on the inside and outside vs replacing the part.

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