Hey, might be a silly question... but how does everyone secure the skimmer collar at the right height so it doesn't "sink" below the deck level when someone steps on it? I think someone recommended silicone but wasn't sure if that was the best way.
Secure Skimmer Collar
- Thread starter GaryParr
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,343
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
No clue what model, but it looks like this...
The collar adjusts height to match the level of the deck, but I'm not sure what the best way is to "lock it in place" at that height. It was suggested by someone to put a bead of silicone on the collar and push it into place which might work. I've also been told to put sand under the collar to support it at the right height. That also seems reasonable. Just wanted to know what everyone here had seen/done/tried and what the recommendation would be.
Thanks!
The collar adjusts height to match the level of the deck, but I'm not sure what the best way is to "lock it in place" at that height. It was suggested by someone to put a bead of silicone on the collar and push it into place which might work. I've also been told to put sand under the collar to support it at the right height. That also seems reasonable. Just wanted to know what everyone here had seen/done/tried and what the recommendation would be.
Thanks!
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,343
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Mix.up a small batch of mortar on the loose side amd keep adding in the four supported corners til it holds at the right height. Place a garbage bag in skimmer first to grab the fallout. Leave pump off obviously. Once dry use compact drill and bit then rivet gun to pip rivet the collar in 3 or 4 opposing spots to the skimmer neck. Use stainless rivets
That seems... pretty solid. I may hold off on the rivets for now on the assumption that I'm going to want to replace that collar with something a little fancier in the near future. I'm assuming mortar won't adhere to the collar itself?
sktn77a
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Yes, mortar will adhere to PVC. But you need a solid base or your entire skimmer may move and...................