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Can air bubbles from the skimmer be caused by a problem in the pipe?
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∙ 11y ago
Most likely there is a leak in the sealing around the fixture of the skimmer onto the tiles of the pool. You can easily mend this by applying underwater kit.
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∙ 14y agoturn off the skimmer
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Are you at fault 2 water damage as a tennat due 2 pipe broke?
If you caused the pipe to break, then you are responsible for the damage caused. If it broke from rust, or some other reason you had no control of, it is the owners problem. Exception is if the pipe froze and you allowed it to freeze and could have prevented it.
Can you replace the skimmer without replacing the liner?
Yes you can. Drop the waterline in the pool below skimmer level, dig a whole around your skimmer to gain access. Unscrew the skimmer faceplate and remove it as well the old gasket. You also have to remove the second gasket between liner and wall. Detach the pipe(s) from the skimmer. Now install the new skimmer by attaching the pipe(s) to the skimmer put new gaskets in place screw the faceplate back on and you're done. Don't forget to fill your hole again and put water back in the pool to the appropriate level. ;-) Jens Poseidon Pool Services, Dunrobin, ON
How do you repair PVC pipe connection to the skimmer on your in ground pool?
Dig it up and replace the leaking section.
What is the device called that can alternate between the pool skimmer and the vacuum?
I think you are referring to a Jandy valve. The valve diverts water from the main drain to the skimmers. When vacuuming, turn the valve so it is pointing to the skimmer inlet pipe. OR It could also be called a diverter valve located at the bottom of the skimmer depending on the age of the skimmer. k
What happens to the water in the bottom drain pipe after winterizing an in-ground pool?
During prper winterization, the water in the bottom drain is usually "blown" out with compressed air. How this happens, is that a pipe with a schrader valve (the same type of valve on a ture intertube) is inserted into a pipe that is threaded into the pipe below the skimmer (with the leaf basket removed) An air compressor is then used to fill the tube with air. The air forces the water out of the entire pipe. Bubbles will come up from the drain when all of the water has been blown out of the pipe. The pressure of the air being in the pipe keeps the water from flowing back into the pipe. Hope this answers your question.
How does a bullet stove pipe in a 22 caliber semi automatic rifle?
Sometimes, a stove pipe is caused by a weak or improper grip; the slide doesn't cycle fully. Sometimes it's caused by an extractor problem. If it happens infrequently, it's probably grip issue.
Can you run the pool without the skimmer just using the main drain for circulation if you think you have a leak in the underground pipe from the skimmer to the pump?
Sure you can. You'll need to use a net to clean the junk off the top often so it doesn't sink and cause stains or clog up the main drain.You can however it would be a good Idea to repair or replace the existing skimmer with a different method of skimming say a suction side floating skimmer as there are many materials that float to the top of a swimming pool that may be hazardous to health RB
In ground pool when filled up and pump running water is leaking somewhere but will stop after it is under the skimmer could someone please tell what might be wrong?
Best guess is that there is a leak in the return pipe from the skimmer to the pump. Sorry to say its probly not a cheap fix. There also could be a leak at the gasket around the skimmer opening.
Is the renter responsible if a water pipe freezes?
Generally, if the renter caused the pipe to freeze, for example by leaving a window open, then Yes. However, if it was caused by circustances beyond the tenant's control, such as with insufficient insulation in an outside wall, then it would be the landlord's problem. Source: Apartment maintenance man, Alberta
What does an overflow pipe look like for a vinyl-lined in-ground pool?
Vinyl lined pools usually do not have a .5" or .75" PVC pipe overflow but if they did they would most likely be found in the skimmer wall. k
Why can't you keep water in your pump?
Hi Wes, I'm not a pool professional (in fact, the question before yours came from me). However, the great folks at Hayward gave me a good suggestion to try to isolate the problem. Remove the suction line from the pump, take a piece of pipe and attach it to your pump and stick the other end directly in your pool. Turn on the pump -- if it works properly the problem is likely: an air leak somewhere in the suction line, a collapsed suction line, or blockage in the suction line or skimmer. Hi again, It turns out that in my situation (I'm not sure about yours) that the problem may be a pump that is not primed (water is being sucked in by the pump, but there are a lot of air bubbles and the strainer basket is not full of water). I've received some additional advice (thanks Tom) on this point -- I'm going to try filling the intake pipe with water. The first step is to remove the cover over the pump's strainer basket. Then, I'll run water through a hose directly into the suction line through the skimmer. Apparently, the trick at the skimmer end is to use your hands to seal the gap around the hose (so that the water is forced in). Our skimmer suction line is very deep and narrow, so I'm going to try cutting a hole in a rubber plunger just big enough to fit the hose, and using that to seal off the area. Then, you watch for water to start spilling out of the pump (which means that the line is full). Have someone else put the cover back on the pump (keeping the hose in place in the skimmer), remove the plunger and hose from the skimmer (if you've used your hands, get them out of there!) and turn on the pump. If this works, then the problem was too much air in the lines that did not allow the pump to prime. I'm assuming you have one skimmer -- if you have two (like me) then the process has a few more steps.
What is a tobacco pipe with big bubbles at the bottom that get smaller as it moves toward the mouthpiece called?
a bong
