No, I’ve never seen that on a skimmer. Was it not there when you closed? Trying to think what could cause that type of hole.
To me it looks like the hole doesn't belong there as plastic seems melted through.
No way, it would have had to sit on one spot without water and even then I'm not convinced it'll burn a hole. You wouldn't have been at the skimmer when no water is present and MA in your hand. That looks like it was deliberately done somehow or maybe an air bubble in the plastic from the manufacturing process.My best guess is a drop of muriatic acid. Not sure how, but that is my only logical thought. I don't remember the last time using it.
My first thought as well.It's not from acid.
Probably impact from a small hard object like a BB or maybe a rock.
I'm trying to remember if there's a hollow cavity there that could hold water. If there is then freezing water is the likely winter culprit.