Am I able to buy a new skimmer box gasket + face plate / gasket to fix leaking or do I need a whole need skimmer box?
Thank you,
Moonblade.
Thank you,
Moonblade.
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Skimmer Box Repair *Help*
- Thread starter Moonblade
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,504
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
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Epoxy vs. Pool Putty: What’s the Difference?
Figure out how to choose Epoxy vs. Pool Putty and learn the differences. Contact Aquaman Leak Detection serving Florida for fast and reliable leak repair.
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Two-Part Hand Moldable Epoxy
To use a two-part epoxy you will take resin from one tube and combine it with hardener from the other tube. Mixing the parts will create an immediate chemical reaction, so it’s important to begin the mixing process just before you are ready to patch your leak.Some places this epoxy is useful include:
- Pool skimmer cracks
- Pool pump leaks
- Fill cracks in most plaster, gunite, fiberglass or acrylic surfaces as well as plastics, metal, concrete, glass, wood and ceramic surfaces.
Epoxy vs. Pool Putty: What’s the Difference?
Figure out how to choose Epoxy vs. Pool Putty and learn the differences. Contact Aquaman Leak Detection serving Florida for fast and reliable leak repair.Two-Part Hand Moldable Epoxy
To use a two-part epoxy you will take resin from one tube and combine it with hardener from the other tube. Mixing the parts will create an immediate chemical reaction, so it’s important to begin the mixing process just before you are ready to patch your leak.
Some places this epoxy is useful include:
- Pool skimmer cracks
- Pool pump leaks
- Fill cracks in most plaster, gunite, fiberglass or acrylic surfaces as well as plastics, metal, concrete, glass, wood and ceramic surfaces.
Will this work even with a pretty aggressive leak at the back?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,504
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,504
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Are there any names or numbers molded on any of the skimmer pieces?
Are there any cracks around the faceplate?
Are there any cracks around the faceplate?
I've ordered two new gaskets for the skimmer box & face plate. The face plate is cracked on 1 side. Hoping to be able to silicone it together?
- Jul 21, 2013
- 52,504
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
The skimmer is likely PVC.
PVC and sunlight do not get along. The entire thing is likely brittle and should be replaced.
If I had to remove even a 3 year old skimmer I'd be replacing the entire thing.
PVC and sunlight do not get along. The entire thing is likely brittle and should be replaced.
If I had to remove even a 3 year old skimmer I'd be replacing the entire thing.
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