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[Surfnsnowboard3]

If you put the wrong basket in a Hayward skimmer the suction puts too much down pressure on the skimmer basket that eventually cracks the support ring.

That just have been the cause. But it seems with the ring of the skim a round it seals great around the edge of where it sits (where the o ring used to be). So is there a need for replacement?

 

[Surfnsnowboard3]

S,

If the O-Ring came off of the bottom of the skimmer, I don't believe that you really need it unless you have floating diverter valve.

Thanks,

Jim R.

I’m thinking the same. I’ll go without it.

 

[ajw22]

That just have been the cause. But it seems with the ring of the skim a round it seals great around the edge of where it sits (where the o ring used to be). So is there a need for replacement?

You would rather the basket pressure crack the replaceable support ring then crack the skimmer itself.

I think there is a reason Hayward made this a consumable part.

Over time the suction pressure can cause the skimmer basket to crack or the skimmer piece it sits on.

 

[Surfnsnowboard3]

You would rather the basket pressure crack the replaceable support ring then crack the skimmer itself.

I think there is a reason Hayward made this a consumable part.

Over time the suction pressure can cause the skimmer basket to crack or the skimmer piece it sits on.

Good point. But I think the pressure would break the thin and flimsy skim a round piece that sits on the o ring before the plastic that seems much thicker and more sturdy on the skimmer itself.

 

[Jimrahbe]

S,

Please correct me if I am wrong. You are using the basket that is part of the skim-around and not the original skimmer basket. Is that true?

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[Surfnsnowboard3]

S,

Please correct me if I am wrong. You are using the basket that is part of the skim-around and not the original skimmer basket. Is that true?

Thanks,

Jim R.

Correct

 

[ajw22]

Good point. But I think the pressure would break the thin and flimsy skim a round piece that sits on the o ring before the plastic that seems much thicker and more sturdy on the skimmer itself.

Are you a betting man?

How long do you want that skimmer to last?