One of my skimmers is closed/sealed off. It has a standard square skimmer lid on top, w/ the hole for easy removal. However I've found the critters (mice tiny frogs find their way in, and since I almost never check the closed skimmer I have found some truly scary scary remains in there. So I've been covering the hole w/ all sorts of things the past 2 years (rocks, tape etc) but they consistently get moved/fail by landscaper...dogs...people....and if I don't cover again...more truly scary finds a month or two later. For the life of me I can't find square solid/skimmer lids w/out the middle hole...has anyone seen one? I can rig something more permanent to the cover but was looking for something quick/easy first.
Solid skimmer lid?
- Thread starter jmbuys
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Turbo1Ton
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- Dec 26, 2019
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- 14500
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- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
arvil
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How about a short hex bolt and nut, thread size your choice, a couple of fender washers, one on each side of the lid. Doesn’t need to be water tight, just keep the critters out. Or maybe a carriage bolt, easier on toes.
Oh, yeah, the bolt head on top, the nut on bottom
Oh, yeah, the bolt head on top, the nut on bottom
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arvil
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I was thinking something you can still grab and remove the lid, and can remove from the lid if need be.
Depending on the material of your pool deck, this could work… I use them for my skimmer lids and they are great. Welcome to POURALID by Stetson Development, Inc.