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Most are OK if pool is running. NEVER leave chlorine tablets in skimmer baskets of in ground pools for any length of time. High concentrations of chlorine can damage underground lines. Get a chlorinator.
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Pool skimmer not working?
Empty the skimmer baskets and the basket that's attached to the pump. Then backwash and rinse the filter.
Can you use Pulsar Plus briquettes in basket to run through the filter in above ground pool?
Never put any chemical in your skimmer basket. It's not there for that purpose and can be harmful to the filtration system.
Why does the skimmer weir get stuck?
Could be the water level of the pool is too low. Top up with the hose into the skimmer basket.
Can you put a car inertube in a above pool to close it fri the winter?
Yes you can, we use to put them between the water and the cover,as long as you drain the water below the skimmer basket.
Why would tiny bubbles not from soap be jumping around in your pool?
your skimmer basket is full and it is not takink in any water. put water in your pool with a garden hose.
How do you vacuum a Doughboy and where do you plug in the equipment?
In order to vacuumn the pool you must first put in the vacuum and the hose. You can siphon the air out of the hose by putting it in front of the return to dispace all air in the hose line. Then turn off the pump. Insert the end of the vacuum line either into the port at the bottom of the skimmer in the pool or remove the skimmer basket and insert it in the bottom of the skimmer. Then after the line is secure, turn on the pump motor. Your vacuum should be ready to use (manually) or run automatically if you have an automatic pool cleaner such as an Aquabug. If you have a slimline skimmer there is a port located just below the skimmer door it is used for the vac hose. After connecting the hose you put your skimmer lid down inside of skimmer and then you can turn on pump. By doing it this way you can let skimmer basket catch all large debries. This saves on having to backwash so much.
What causes skimmer basket in pool to turn black?
Too much iron in the water
How can you vacuum the bottom of an above ground pool out with out losing the water?
If you have the regular set up that includes a skimmer, pump and filter then you don't have to waste any water. Get an lid-to-hose adapter, that fits over the skimmer basket at your pool supply store. Fill the hose with water and attach it to the lid. Place the lid inside the skimmer over the skimmer basket, then vacuum to your hearts content. Pool Masters
Is placing chlorine tabs in the skimmer of an in-ground pool an effective method of maintaining proper chlorine levels?
yes, it is perfectly ok to put tabs in skimmer basket. +++ NO: it is NOT OK - unless the manufacturers of the particular skimmers, pumps and filters on your pool advise it is permissible. Buy either a proper in-line tablet feeder (it goes in the return pipe downstream from the filter) or floating basket-type tablet dispensers. The skimmers are NOT chemical dispensers.
What is the correct level of water in skimmer basket?
Ideally you show keep your water level between one third and one half the way up the opening of the skimmer. This is the level at which the skimmer(s) operate most efficiently.
Do you put shock in pool water or pump?
Most chemicals for swimming pools are applied directly to the water, not through the skimmer. The only exception to this rule is stabilizer (cya) which is poured directly through the skimmer and is a slow dissolving product. Pouring granular chlorine directly into the skimmer can cause an explosion within the plumbing and equipment due to the gas it creates as it dissolves.
Why use skimmer door?
Your skimmer door is called a weir. A weir is a pivoting flap, door or dam in a skimmer that keeps bugs and leaves from re-entering a pool or spa by collecting the debris in a basket while letting water recycle through the filter system.
