Rust Skimmer Box / Down Pool Wall

[tpirovol]

Hi Everyone,

I just noticed rust coming down the back wall of my pool from the skimmer box. This is the first time I have seen this issue, just wondering what could this be from, I don't think the screws are rusted but the cover is on and I cannot check now. I am assuming the gasket might be messed up on the skimmer?

Thoughts?

 

[Mdragger88]

The culprit is likely the gasket. Unless you can see a crack somewhere or a cut in the vinyl. It looks like they didn’t overlap the vinyl- they just cut it the exact size of the skimmer. There should be a gasket on the inside & the outside of the pool.
If you have drained below the skimmer it’s a good time to replace the gasket & inspect/patch the liner in that area. Its not terribly hard to move the cover to get to that area.
Or u can wait until spring but remember rust never sleeps - even if your pool is taking it’s winter nap.

 

[tpirovol]

Thanks calling around to find someone before it gets cold to fix it. IF not will fix it before we swim.

I agree rust is cancer and the sooner you get to it the better. Finding someone right now is just impossible.

 

[Mdragger88]

It’s not terribly hard to do or expensive if you are a diy kinda person.
It looks like u have a Hayward wide mouth skimmer that takes a butterfly gasket. About $30 & a few minutes of your time since the lines are already disconnected & the water level is lowered.
There are lots of YouTube videos on how to replace one.