Skimmer Cracked Near Overflow

[ducss750]

Hi all,

Has anyone dealt with cracks like these before? Just noticed them when I opened my pool today. Excuse the pollen/dirtiness in the pictures! Thanks!

 

[kimkats]

Please take and share a pic that also shows the skimmer. How does the ground feel just beyond this area?

 

[jimmythegreek]

And is the overflow hooked up to a drain line?

 

[ducss750]

Thanks for responding. The overflow is hooked up to a drain line. I cannot yet take a picture of the whole skimmer since the cover is still on (I take the cover off after the pollen ends). There is concrete around the skimmer for about 6 feet, so I can't tell if the ground is settling.

 

[pooldv]

You can repair that crack with some AB compound or pool putty. Both will cure underwater.

 

[ducss750]

OK, thank you. I will try that. I found a picture during the install of the skimmer/overflow too. Is this the link for the AB compound you mentioned? I'm guessing the Single-Use Pouch ABP-1000?

 

[pooldv]

I don't see a link. Something like this, A+B Epoxy Putty, 7oz, White (9904H) - INYOPools.com

 

[ducss750]

Sorry, here's the link. I"ll check yours out too. Thank you!

AquaBond Pool Light Potting Compound | Wet Niche Potting Compound

 

[jimmythegreek]

my guess is the concrete has settled and the leverage on the overflow pipe cracked it. at least its up high in the skimmer and wont leak during normal pool water level. some type of goop will bandaid it, I forgot what brand was recommended by the pros

 

[pooldv]

Sorry, here's the link. I"ll check yours out too. Thank you!

AquaBond Pool Light Potting Compound | Wet Niche Potting Compound

Your link is for epoxy gun type. Mine is for a putty type that you can roll in your hand to mix and apply. It is easier to apply the putty type compound.

 

[ducss750]

Thank you for telling me that! I know which one to get to save me some money and time. Thanks for everyone's help!