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Yes it can make a big difference to the amount of floating debris and dust that sinks into your pool. The ideal place for the static skimmer in a pool is down stream from the return jets (These are the jets that return filtered water to the pool) and down wind from the prevailing winds, this can be a bit more difficult to work out as the wind direction over a pool is strongly influenced by the building surrounding it. The fact is that very few pool builders get it right. if the skimmer ends up in the wrong position there is always the option of using a floating swimming pool skimmer skimmer. this type of skimmer is set to the suction of the pools filtration system and connected via hose to the vac plate over the leaf basket, It can be fastened in place or left to float free in the pool and will keep working regardless of water level, Check out the link below on floating skimmers
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∙ 11y agoWRONG....You want the skimmer to be downwind so the wind blows surface debris toward the skimmer. If you have directional eyeball fittings try to direct the return water in a counterclockwise direction to take advantage of the Coriolis effect of the earths' rotation.
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Inground fiberglass pool skimmer leaks needs repair or replacement?
It would be easier to replace with a floating skimmer Check poolrite dragonfly
How do you keep frogs from dying in your inground swimming pool?
You really can't. You can put a "skamper ramp" on your pool to help them get out but its hit or miss they'll see it. There is a an ingenious lightweight, net device called Critter Guard that provides a ladder for frogs and other animals to use to climb out of a pool. Visit the Critter Guard Web site at or at Critterguard.net for Purchases and additional information.
20 x 40 inground Pool skimmer seams to be plugged what steps to unstop skimmer?
try a shop vack drain the pond/pool down to the bottom of the front of the skimmer then turn the pump for 25 sec till you see the water drop in the line let it dry a bit then shop vack it
How do you reduce the water level on your 10000 gallon inground pool if it is about 2 inches above the skimmer top?
you can back wash the pool and drain to proper level Throw a pool party with lots of energetic kids.
Does Justin Bieber have a inground pool or a above ground pool?
Justin Bieber has a inground pool
Does a pool increase the value to a home in Florida?
an inground pool increases the value anywhere in america.
Does skimmer location matter on an in ground pool?
Yes it can make a big difference to the amount of floating debris and dust that sinks into your pool. The ideal place for the static skimmer in a pool is down stream from the return jets (These are the jets that return filtered water to the pool) and down wind from the prevailing winds, this can be a bit more difficult to work out as the wind direction over a pool is strongly influenced by the building surrounding it. The fact is that very few pool builders get it right. if the skimmer ends up in the wrong position there is always the option of using a floating swimming pool skimmer skimmer. this type of skimmer is set to the suction of the pools filtration system and connected via hose to the vac plate over the leaf basket, It can be fastened in place or left to float free in the pool and will keep working regardless of water level, Check out the link below on floating skimmers
What if your swimming pool water has lots of fine matter in it?
You can buy a skimmer at Target for about $12.00. I have a small 10ft. pool and it works fantastic
How can I get frogs out of my skimmer line on my inground pool?
You can buy a devise called a Jeanie Jet and it connects to your water hose. Take the lid off your pump and insert it into the front of the pump going back to the skimmer. You then turn on the water and it should blow out the line and unclog it. What comes out of that line will come out into the skimmer so watch for it.
When adding earth to an in ground pool do you pour it in the skimmer box or into the pool it self?
Add thru the skimmer box
How many gallons of water in the star dust inground swimming pool?
How big is the star dust inground swimming pool.
How do you open an inground plaster pool?
For my pool, I do the following: Pool Opening: Add water to above skimmer Open heater and connect heating port inside Reattach chlorinator and lines Connect heater at grey lines Remove skimmer plug Remove rubber plugs from jets Reattach black plugs to pump (2) and to filter (1) Reinstall filter cartridge Take a water sample to a pool store for a free water analysis
