The pool store left water in the skimmer when closing out my pool. I mean, they attached a Gizmo, but water is floating in there. Aren't they supposed to drain out all the water from the skimmer?
They left water in the skimmer when they closed my pool/just found out
- Thread starter Mendy48
- Start date
- Jul 21, 2013
- 53,100
- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
It’s ok. Water will get into the skimmer after the first rain. That is why the Gizzmo is there.
A gizmo alone doesn’t guarantee no cracking. Stuff sone cut up noodles in there to displace the water, have them stick out the mouth too.
Ok... I added anti-freeze (1gallon). However, displaced/removed some water that was left in the skimmer first cause there was a substantial amount of water. Added a couple of noodles in skimmer along with a gizmo. So I think I’m set now for winterizing the skimmer.
I am intrigued by this. I’m in a similar situation. Fiberglass pool closed in November. Very little water was removed, just to the bottom of the skimmer. My pool was closed by my PB, a very experience pool guy. Mouth of skimmer is open with gizmo in place. Lines were blown and antifreeze added. We’ve Been getting some rain here and I do have a mesh safety cover. The cover only covers half my skimmer lid. So I went out and raised the skimmer lid and slipped it out from underneath the cover to find that water is now above the gizmo. I assume there is nothing to fret about, but wondering if I should shop vac some water and install some noodles.
*warning* Stupid question follows:
I don't understand why ice in skimmer would crack it. The water/ice is not contained as it would be in a pipe. Can't the ice just expand upward the same as it does in an ice tray?
I don't understand why ice in skimmer would crack it. The water/ice is not contained as it would be in a pipe. Can't the ice just expand upward the same as it does in an ice tray?
It can and it will. But a pool noodle or 3 is good extra insurance just in case. We have had a lot of rain since closing and my water is almost back to slimmer height. I will need to drain some more before the big freeze. There is a good chance there is nothing wrong/ done wrong and it’s just time to drain again.
Cracking in the skimmer and skimmer mouth is caused by melting and refreezing. A trick I learned years ago, take one noodle, cut it in half, then cut a 12” portion out of the side of each piece. Bend each piece and place it around the back of the gizmo with the legs extending out into the mouth. Easily the cheapest 99 cent way to guarantee you will never have any damaged skimmers.